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CHILDREN'S PREVIEWS - FAQ

How long is the previews portal open?
Until April 17, 2026.

What is the publishing season covered for these previews?
Aug. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027.

What types of books are you looking for?
Original children’s board books, picture books, and middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction: new titles only, no reissues or reprints. Please do not include boxed sets, activity books, or sticker books.

What about series?
Please limit your submission of series titles to the opening volume (no companions, no sequels). Include the series name with the book title.

Is there a preferred format for titles considered?
Yes, we prefer hardback. If there is none, then paperback. And if there is no paperback, then e-book.

Who should submit books?
If your titles are distributed by a larger house or distribution company, please do not assume that your distributor will submit your titles. Please check with your distributor to coordinate who will be submitting titles to PW.

Will all books submitted be listed?
No. Submission does not guarantee inclusion.

What is "Lead Title?"
By checking the "Lead Title" field for a book you've entered, you let our editors know that this book will be especially important to you during the season we're covering.

Where did you get the data you're presenting for my titles?
Ingram. If your book metadata is not yet available in Ingram, you will need to enter it into our system manually. In order to be considered for inclusion, all submissions must be complete.

What if there is data that is missing or incorrect?
In the edit/review mode you can change or add any data you'd like. NOTE: we will not consider any title unless it has complete information. When a title has complete information, GalleyTracker displays a check-mark in the "completed?" column on the list of your entered titles in the "Edit/Review Children's Previews" page in GalleyTracker. If a title doesn't have a check-mark next to it, it will not be considered.

What about Sneak Peeks?
A separate call for information will arrive in late-April 2026 requesting information for spring 2027 “Sneak Peeks,” an online-only feature.

Visit our Complete Guidelines page for more information.

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