That should be the hard part, right?

Well, you're not the first person to get to this point and not know what to do from here. We've got some suggestions, before you send us your paper-baby.

First Question: What kind of children's book did you write?

Answer #1: I wrote a picture or board book

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Question #2: Wonderful. Do you have illustrations already lined up or completed?

Answer #2.1:
No, I just have words.

That's okay. We can help find an illustrator. Just submit what you have, labelled clearly and in general submission form that can be found here.

Answer #2.2: Yes.

Terrific. Please send us the art and words as two seperate files (pdf for art, docx for words) and then if you've created full pages please send that as well.

Answer #2: I wrote a chapter book/early reader.

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Question #2: Are there any illustrations planned? 
Hint: Frequently these books have a small illustration at the beginning of each chapter.

Answer 2.1:
Nope, just words.

Okay then. These get submitted like a regular novel/novella here. 

Answer 2.2: Yes.

Question #3: Do you need an illustrator?

Answer 3.1: Nope.
Okay, submit here.

Answer 3.2: Yes, but I don't know how.
No worries. Just send us what you've got and we'll talk about finding an illustrator later.

Answer #3: I wrote a mid-grade novel. 

Awesome!
Follow the general novel/novella guidelines here.

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5 Things to do Before you Submit

1. Find an editor. Even small books picture books need a second or third set of eyes.
2. Read it to your target audience! 
3. Read it aloud. This is particularly important with 'board' books.
4. Don't stress about illustrations. These can be handled later.
5. Research. Look at books aimed at your target audience. Does it seem like yours fits with language and readability?