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However, whilst a childrens book might seem more straight forward than a 80,000 word. Look into the eyes of a childyou cannot find anything deep. Mar 12, 2015 i too am looking at selfpublishing a childrens book with christian theme. If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us. Around 10,000 new children s titles are published in the uk every year. Children s books are a popular genre, especially for new and first time authors. To find the right home for your manuscript you will need to research publishing houses and their imprints. Excerpted from the book the business of writing for children, shepard publications.
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