THE PATH TO PUBLICATION STARTS HERE! Whether you want to write young adult novels or illustrate picture books, 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market can help make your dreams of publication come true! It provides the information you need to find the book publishers, magazines, agents and art reps that are right for your work. You'll find contact names, submission guidelines, pay rates, Web sites, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and more:

You'll also find guidelines for writing effective query letters, preparing professional submissions and creating promotional art samples, along with information on organizations, conferences and contests that can boost your career.

Invaluable articles examine writing in rhyme, e-publishing, networking, negotiating contracts and marketing basics for illustrators, while interviews with award-winning creators David Almond (Skellig), Franny Billingsley (The Folk Keeper) and Amy Walrod (The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)) offer insights and inspiration.

Finally, Philip Lee (Publisher, Lee & Low Books), Harold Underdown, (Vice President, ipicturebooks.com), Judy O'Malley (Editor, Cricket Magazine Group) and agent Barry Goldblatt provide you with insider advice for getting your work into print. It's all the information you need in one incredible book!