Mailbag: Starting with Children's Books

"I came across your email address after visiting many writers and publishing co., websites. I am not professional writer, but I'm a writer at heart. At this time I am focusing much in children's stories. Please advise me of … where I can begin."

I must admit, when it comes to publishing traditionally, I'm not that familiar with the genre of children's books -- however, here's a list of books you may want to peruse in order to learn more about that specific market and it's opportunities. Some can be found at a local library.

Recommended Reading:

• 2005 Children's Writers & Illustrator's Market by Alice Pope (Editor), Rebecca Chrysler (Editor)
  
• The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on Writing and Publishing
  
• Children's Books, or How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Book for Kids by Aaron Shepard
  
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, Second Edition by Harold D. Underdown
  
• Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents,2nd Edition : Who They Are!What They Want! And How to Win Them Over! (Writer' ... Guide to Children's Book Publishers & Agents) by ELLEN R. SHAPIRO
  
• Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner