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Submission Guidelines for
Writers and Illustrators
World Vision publishes books with a view to transform hearts and
inspires action for God’s Kingdom. Our aim is to equip people
of all ages with the knowledge, understanding, values, and skills that
will empower them to help build a better world for children. Our books
reflect Christ’s greatest commandments—to love God
and our neighbors—within the global context of serving the
poor.
We strongly encourage authors to become familiar with our publications
before submitting any material. Please review books with the World
Vision imprint on our Web site at www.worldvisionresources.com
to determine if your manuscript is appropriate for us.
We seek manuscripts that present a global context for serving the poor
and are mission-minded and hopeful. We also publish works exploring the
diversity of cultures; and books that engage readers to respond to
global poverty. Some of the categories we feature include:
- Poverty and Advocacy
- Global Education Resources for Children and Youth
- Biblical Justice Resources
- Justice Based Prayer and Spirituality Resources
Please provide the following information in your book proposal:
- Cover letter containing a brief description of the project.
Consider the following questions: Why are you developing this project?
What is the topic of importance? What is the project designed to
accomplish? How does it meet the need you have identified? What new
information is offered? In what ways will the project add to current
knowledge and practice? What will the project help the audiences to do,
understand, improve, carry out, and so on?
- A description of the intended market including an
explanation of why someone would want to buy the book. Include a list
of competing titles and how yours differs from the competition. Also
provide information on how you as the author would promote and market
the book.
- An outline and/or annotated table of contents.
- Brief summary of your background and credentials.
- One to two sample chapters.
Please send us your proposal electronically, as an e-mail attachment.
E-mail to: wvresources@worldvision.org
Our reply timeline for submissions is generally 3-4 weeks. Please do
not call or e-mail to inquire about the status of your submission. We
regret that we cannot comment on manuscripts we are unable to accept.
Illustrators
To be considered for upcoming projects, please mail no more than 10
non-returnable samples that you feel best reflect your work to
Acquisitions Editor, Mail Stop 321, PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA
98063-9716. We do not take responsibility for or return any samples,
nor are we able to submit critiques or comments to those who
submit. We will contact you in the event that we feel your
work best suits an upcoming project.
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