Top Children Book Publishing Companies

Writing your first children’s book can be hard work. Once you are finish you want your work to be recognized and everyone to see it. Finding a good children’s publisher can be a lot of hard work, especially if you are not working with a literary agent. It will take a lot of research and determination to find the right companies for your book.

Scholastic, Inc.

This Company is the largest book publishing company for children’s books in the United States. The company prints over 800 books each year and many by new authors. Most all of the books printed by Scholastic, Inc. are used for educational purposes. There are as many books that are used to entertain and enrich the mind of a young child. Authors must have a literary agent when submitting a first time manuscript to this company.

Random House

Random House is another big name in children’s publishing. They have several different divisions, which are affiliated with them such as Dragonfly and the ever so popular Dr. Seuss books. Literary agents are also required when submitting a manuscript for review through this company.


Penguin Putnam

Penguin Putnam is known for some of its great books for children. The company as over 10 divisions and publishes books continuously for children of all ages. When submitting a manuscript to this company, you need to be very clear about how submissions are submitted.

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

If you can get your book published with Simon & Schuster than you know you are one of the best writers in the industry. The company as 3 division and is very well known in the literary industry. When submitting a manuscript a literary agent is required.