Artwork Guidelines

 

Never send original artwork. If you wish to submit, please send xeroxes of full-color samples and of black-and-white line work. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL. no submissions will be returned.

We do not comment individually on artwork submissions. If we wish to schedule a portfolio review based on your submitted work, we will contact you. We do not have a drop-off policy, and we do not schedule portfolio reviews without first receiving samples.

We specifically look for:
1. Work that is highly original and geared to the trade market.
2. Humor, multicultural work, historical work, fantasy and folklore, jacket art.
3. Illustrators who are professional and competent and have a strong understanding of the process involved in illustrating a children's book.

We do not publish work geared to the mass market.

You may submit your samples to: Claire Counihan, Director of Art and Design, Holiday House, 425 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10017.

We look forward to seeing your work!
Thank you for thinking of Holiday House.