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Submission Guidelines for Writers and Illustrators

World Vision Resources educates believers about global poverty, inspires them to social justice, and equips them with innovative resources to make a difference in the world.

We seek manuscripts that call people to a life-changing commitment to serve the poor in the name of Christ. Our books include:

Global Education Resources
These resources enable Christian educators and church leaders to teach young believers God’s vision for justice found in Scripture and awaken them to their own capacity to make the world a better place. These resources are also intended for leaders who want to tackle the topics of poverty and injustice Examples include: high school textbooks, teacher’s manuals and supplemental resources, justice-based Bible studies, activity manuals on justice issues, and program- or event-specific resources.

Theological and Academic Resources
These materials are for ministry leaders and/or educators seeking to explore poverty and injustice issues. Resources provide foundational theory and in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. These resources could be used to develop course content or as a student resource in a seminary or college course on justice. Examples include: academic, theological and foundational materials.

Prayer and Spirituality Resources
These resources provide educators and ministers with materials for reflecting on global poverty and justice. These resources encourage moments of prayer and contemplation and inspire readers to reflect on God’s call to justice and service. Examples include: daily or weekly devotionals and prayer books, prayer-service resources, and seasonal prayer resources (i.e. Lent, Advent).

Gift Books that Promote Poverty Awareness or Issues of Justice
These resources inspire readers to reflect on and respond to poverty and injustice. These resources make perfect gifts for children and adults alike. Resources might include children’s books and photo essay books.

World Vision Resources does not publish:
  • Biographies and Autobiographies
  • Poetry
  • Fiction
  • Book with a Short-term Mission Focus
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.
Should you determine that your project fits within the scope of our work please provide us with 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 note that ONLY complete proposals will be considered. 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.