What Do I Need for a Picture Book Publishing Quote?

Prepare your story, illustration list and print or digital requirements before requesting a children’s picture book publishing quote.

Describe the book and intended reader

Share the age range, story length and whether the illustrations are complete. If you have a spread plan, identify which text and artwork should appear together. Distinguish the book’s purpose from the production choices you still need to make.

List the artwork and files already available

Provide a count of full spreads, single pages and smaller illustrations. Say whether the cover has been designed. Check that you have the appropriate rights for the edition you plan to publish and ask about any permissions that remain unresolved.

Quote the formats separately

Ask for separate line items for artwork, print layout, digital preparation, cover, proof checks and upload assistance where applicable. A printer’s interior specification may differ from a digital retailer’s requirements, so confirm the target platforms before approving layout.

Agree on proof review before publication

Decide who checks text legibility, cropping, picture order and page turns. Ask which fixes are included after a proof or preview and how final files are handed over. Share your target release window without treating it as a confirmed production deadline.

Discuss your project

Share the stage of your project and the deliverables you need. Ask for a written scope before committing.

Request a project quote