Chesapeake Press is currently OPEN for submissions.

Chesapeake Press publishes fiction and non-fiction books for children about American democracy. We are looking for original fiction manuscripts and non-fiction book proposals related to civics education for readers in grades K-8. We are also looking for illustrators, graphic artists, and book designers.

WRITER GUIDELINES:

  • Submissions will be accepted by email only. Please send to: mariedaley@chesapeakepress.org.

  • Please submit your manuscript as a PDF or Word file as an attachment to your email..

  • Please let us know If this is a simultaneous submission.

  • You will receive an automated email notifying you of the receipt of your manuscript or proposal.

  • Our editors will review your proposal within three months.

SEND US:

  • PICTURE BOOKS/BOARD BOOKS: Submit entire manuscript.

  • CHAPTER BOOKS/MIDDLE GRADE: Submit query letter, synopsis, and three sample chapters.

  • Please include information about your professional qualifications in your query letter.

  • Please submit only one project every six months.

ARTIST GUIDELINES:

  • Submissions will be accepted by email only. Please send to: mariedaley@chesapeakepress.org.

  • Please include in your query email a link to your website or portfolio.

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