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Thank you for your interest in Capstone Publishers! Our fiction and nonfiction teams are always looking for new authors, illustrators and experts to help us craft the high-kid-appeal titles—are you our next talented contributor?
Nearly all of our books are written on a work-for-hire basis and are part of larger series. We very rarely accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please, no phone calls. Capstone Publishers or one of our imprints—Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books or Stone Arch Books—holds copyright and all reproduction rights for all titles unless otherwise expressly stated.
Fiction Submissions
Click here for more information regarding FICTION author and illustrator submissions for both Stone Arch Books and Picture Window Books.
Nonfiction Submissions
If you are an author interested in working with us on a NONFICTION project, please submit your resume, cover letter stating areas of interest and expertise, and up to three writing samples to:
Editorial Director
Capstone Publishers Nonfiction
151 Good Counsel Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Nonfiction author submissions accepted via U.S. Postal Service only. At this time our nonfiction department does not accept electronic submissions or queries, unless expressly requested by a member of our editorial staff.
If we feel that your writing sample and experience match the tone and style required for an upcoming nonfiction project, we will contact you. Capstone Press provides authors with series guidelines, general writing guidelines, style information, and sample Capstone Press books. Assignments are made based on a number of factors including:
- Familiarity with topic
- Ability to effectively write at the appropriate reading level
- Publishing experience, particularity in nonfiction children’s books
- Research experience
- Reliability
- Availability
Please read the imprint and brand descriptions below as they may help inform your choice of submission materials.
Capstone Press:
Capstone Press publishes accessible, innovative nonfiction books for today’s learners, including beginning, struggling, and reluctant readers in grades preK-8. Capstone Press titles are divided into several brands to meet the needs of students at specific reading levels:
A+ Books: Early read-aloud concept books for grades preK-3.
Pebble: Nonfiction for beginning emergent readers in grades preK-2.
Pebble Plus: Bigger nonfiction books for emergent readers in grades prek-2.
First Facts: Attractive, assessable curriculum-oriented nonfiction for grades 1-3.
Fact Finders: Essential sources for science and social studies for grades 3-5.
Graphic Library: Exciting nonfiction storytelling in a safe graphic novel format, featuring science, social studies, history, biographies for grades 3-9.
You Choose Books: Reader-driven history books for grades 3-7; titles explore multiple perspectives by allowing students to choose their own paths.
Blazers: High-interest, highly-accessible titles with ultra-low 1-2 grade reading level; perfect for struggling readers and ELL students in grades 3-9.
Snap Books: Hip, high-interest topics empowering girls in grades 3-9.
Edge Books: High-interest nonfiction on extreme topics for struggling and reluctant readers in grades 3-9.
Compass Point Books:
Compass Point Books publishes award-winning nonfiction for grades 5 and up. With rich design and quality content, Compass Point Books engage, inform, and inspire. Most Compass Point Books titles are curriculum-oriented and written on an at-grade level for middle school students.
Picture Window Books Nonfiction:
Publishing illustrated nonfiction picture books for grades preK-4, Picture Window Books weaves lyrical text with dazzling art illustrations to spark a child’s natural love of learning. These read-aloud titles cover such curriculum topics as science, social studies, math, language, biographies and more.
