Holiday House is an established and reputable children’s book publishers. Holiday House was founded in 1935. They publish picture books as well as books aimed at children grades 1-3, grades 4-6, and grades 7 and up. They are based out of New York City. They have published many well known books and authors, including Kenneth Grahame. The books that they have published have won numerous respected awards and honors.
They specialize in quality hardcovers, from picture books to young adult, both fiction and nonfiction.
Because they receive so many submissions they cannot respond to all of them personally. Although if they are interested in your manuscript, they will respond within four months of receiving it. If you have not heard from them in four months, consider your manuscript rejected.
Submit your entire manuscript, even if you are submitting a novel. They accept submissions through mail and email. They do not accept registered or certified mail and there is no need to include a self addressed and stamped envelope.
If you are submitting a picture book, there is no need to submit illustrations, but if you are an artist that has them, include copies, never originals.
To learn more or to submit, visit their website here.
