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Author Videos

We work with authors to build their careers, helping them develop amazing stories that impact their readers. What does it mean to publish with us? Check out some joyful moments of authors getting a first glimpse at their finished book:

Alphabet Rockers:

You Are Not Alone

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Marianne Richmond:

I Love You So

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Lindsay Currie:

Scritch Scratch

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Danny Pellegrino:

How Do I Un-Remember This?

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Scarlett St. Clair:

King of Battle and Blood

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David Gillham:

Shadows of Berlin

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Danielle Kartes:

You Were Always There

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Joshua Moehling:

And There He Kept Her

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Tanvi Berwah:

Monsters Born and Made


Eriq La Salle:

Laws of Depravity

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Submission Guidelines

SOURCEBOOKS

ADULT NONFICTION

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Our editors are currently unable to accept unsolicited submissions from unagented authors, but there are many ways for your work to reach us! Agents can submit to our editors directly via email, and you can frequently find our editors participating in pitch events and publishing conferences through which they can request submissions directly from authors. We look forward to considering your work!



SOURCEBOOKS LANDMARK

ADULT FICTION

Sourcebooks Landmark

Sourcebooks Landmark is our adult fiction imprint, featuring many styles and authors. With particular sweet spots in historical fiction, contemporary women's fiction, suspense, and book club fiction.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects, with the exception of works that directly promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information please email InclusiveFiction@Sourcebooks.com.



SOURCEBOOKS FIRE

YOUNG ADULT

SOURCEBOOKS FIRE

Sourcebooks Fire is dedicated to publishing quality, break-out fiction and nonfiction for young adults. We are passionate about producing books with authentic teen voices that create – and validate – the teen experience in all of its diversity, whether it's heart-wrenching romance, laugh-out-loud humor, intense and issue-driven drama, haunting mystery, thrilling suspense, or heart-pounding action. Bridging the commercial and the literary, our books have dynamic, engaging, and innovative storytelling that teens want to read, then share with their friends. At Sourcebooks Fire, we build and grow authors in the market, creating brands that teens will trust and return to for a fantastic reading experience.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects, with the exception of works that directly promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information please email InclusiveFiction@Sourcebooks.com.



SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

Our flagship children's imprint, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky believes in engaging children in the pure fun of books and the wonder of learning new things. Focused on all things children's fiction, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky delivers unique voices, education and entertainment to the next generation of picture and board book readers.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects, with the exception of works that directly promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information please email InclusiveFiction@Sourcebooks.com.



SOURCEBOOKS EXPLORE

CHILDREN'S NONFICTION

SOURCEBOOKS EXPLORE

With bestselling series like Baby University and the New York Times bestselling P is for Pterodactyl, Sourcebooks eXplore is our children's nonfiction imprint dedicated to educating and entertaining young readers on a variety of subjects.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects EXCEPT for those from expert professionals in their fields. For more information please see our submission guidelines.



SOURCEBOOKS WONDERLAND

PROPRIETARY, CUSTOMIZED, & REGIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS

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From the team that brought you the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series and Love by Sesame Street, Sourcebooks Wonderland comprises all existing and forthcoming acquisitions and publications of proprietary, customized, and regional books.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects.



SOURCEBOOKS YOUNG READERS

MIDDLE-GRADE

SOURCEBOOKS YOUNG READERS

Our dedicated middle-grade imprint, Sourcebooks Young Readers, believes in promoting accessible, fun, and new voices in fiction for ages 8-12.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects, with the exception of works that directly promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information please email InclusiveFiction@Sourcebooks.com.



SOURCEBOOKS CASABLANCA

ROMANCE

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Sourcebooks Casablanca has since become one of the fastest growing romance fiction publishers. We publish all genres of romance, including paranormal, historical, contemporary, and romantic suspense.

Our submissions are currently OPEN to both agented and unagented projects. Click below to see guidelines to submit to the Sourcebooks Casablanca imprint.



POISONED PEN PRESS

ADULT MYSTERY

POISONED PEN PRESS

Poisoned Pen Press is our adult mystery imprint, featuring exceptional crime writing from hardboiled detectives to cozy, amateur sleuths.

Our submissions are currently CLOSED to unagented projects, with the exception of works that directly promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information please email InclusiveFiction@Sourcebooks.com.



SOURCEBOOKS HORROR

SOURCEBOOKS HORROR

Our submissions are currently OPEN to both agented and unagented projects. For more information, please see our submission guidelines.​


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