Submissions
Thank you for your interest in Picnic Heist Publishing! We are a boutique publishing house dedicated to celebrating cultural heritage, fostering unity, and bringing more beauty into the world through the power of storytelling. We are passionate about supporting authors in creating exceptional picture books that inspire, challenge, and delight readers of all ages.
What We’re Looking For
Picnic Heist is about cultural heritage and unity. We want our artists to be expressing their personal experience or stories from their childhood—we believe that's where deep artistry stems from, and that would resonate with our readers and showcase how, while different in many ways, it is the humanity that connects us all. Specifically, we’re looking for:
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Stories with strong narratives, relatable characters, and themes that celebrate cultural heritage, shared traditions, and the connections that bring us together.
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Manuscripts that are carefully crafted, thoughtfully revised, and preferably peer-reviewed or critiqued by beta readers.
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While there are no word limitations, we expect submissions to reflect a high level of polish and professionalism. Manuscripts should demonstrate an understanding of the picture book format and audience, and ideally, have been through multiple rounds of revision—whether independently or with an editor.
How to Submit
We accept submissions electronically. Please include the following materials to help us evaluate your work:
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A cover letter introducing yourself and your manuscript, including how it aligns with Picnic Heist’s mission.
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A complete manuscript in Word or PDF format.
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A brief synopsis of the story (3-4 sentences).
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Any relevant biographical information, including writing experience, published works, or accolades.
Where to Submit
Please email your submission to hello@picnicheistpublishing.com with the subject line:
“Submission – [Manuscript Title] by [Your Name]”
Submission Guidelines
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We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you notify us if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
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Due to the volume of submissions, we may take up to 3 months to review your materials. If you haven’t heard back within that time, feel free to follow up.
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Unfortunately, we cannot provide detailed feedback on every submission.
Why Picnic Heist?
At Picnic Heist Publishing, we believe in supporting and elevating creative voices. We work closely with authors, pairing them with top editorial and design talent to ensure their work reaches its full potential. We pride ourselves on maintaining a transparent, collaborative process with a high degree of creative freedom, so your voice and vision always remain at the forefront.
We look forward to discovering your stories. Thank you for considering Picnic Heist Publishing!