Monday, July 4, 2011

James Lorimer Ltd. invites submissions of stories for children & young adults

JAMES LORIMER & COMPANY LTD. IS SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S
AND YOUNG ADULT SERIES.

Sports Stories

Sports Stories are exciting, plot-driven hi-lo novels with lots of
fast-paced sports action. Settings must be Canadian, contemporary, and
realistic. Main characters are aged 13-15. Hockey, soccer, and basketball
stories are in the highest demand. 25,000 words.

SideStreets

SideStreets novels are issue-based, high-interest stories for reluctant teen
readers. They feature realistic characters, situations, and dialogue, and
explore the often difficult feelings and situations faced by contemporary
Canadian teens. 30,000 words.

Please visit www.lorimer.ca for more information.
Mail query letter, summary, author bio, and manuscript to

Children's Book Editor
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
317 Adelaide Street West
Suite 1002
Toronto, ON M5V 1P9

Include SASE for return of material. Allow 12-16 weeks for a response.

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor
of many others. Blog www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

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