If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, 2010 Childrenas Writeras & Illustrators Market is the resource you need. Whether you create picture books or young adult novels, fiction or nonfiction, books or magazine articlesathe 2010 edition tells you who to contact and what to send them. Youall find: Complete, up-to-date contact information for hundreds of book publishers, magazines, agents and art reps, as well as listings for organizations, contests, and conferences that offer important networking opportunities.Interviews with and articles by industry insiders including prominent editors; National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr; Nick & Norahas Infinite Playlist author Rachel Cohn; bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles Holly Black; authors Lisa Yee, Ellen Hopkins and Mitali Perkins; plus interviews with four debut authors who share their stories and offer advice. Nearly 200 pages of informative and inspirational articles on childrenas publishing topics like getting through your first draft, revision, naming characters, writing humor, the acquisitions process, writing GLBTQ books, graphic novels, and more.Andanew this yearaaccess to all Childrenas Writeras & Illustratoras Market listings in a searchable online database

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