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The 51ɬɬÎÝapp (51ɬɬÎÝapp) is the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children ages birth to 8. An important way 51ɬɬÎÝapp fulfills its mission is by publishing high-quality, low-cost books, booklets, web content, brochures, and periodicals for our members and others in the early childhood field.
For Authors
Write for us and share your knowledge and expertise with 51ɬɬÎÝapp’s audience. Publishing with 51ɬɬÎÝapp is a great opportunity to share your ideas across the country and around the world with people who, like you, want to foster young children's learning and development.
51ɬɬÎÝapp’s published authors receive wide professional recognition for having made a significant contribution to the study and practice of early childhood education. The process for writing for 51ɬɬÎÝapp varies for periodicals and books so for details please see the specific author guidelines.Ìý
A good first step is to familiarize yourself with the kinds of material 51ɬɬÎÝapp publishes. Browse our Website and looking through our books and periodicals. Authors can read some sample content online fromÌýYoung Children,ÌýTeaching Young Children, theÌýOnline Store, theÌý,ÌýVoices of Practitioners, and theÌý51ɬɬÎÝapp blog.ÌýThen read the pertinent 51ɬɬÎÝapp author guidelines:
- Writing a Book
- Writing for Young Children
- Writing for Teaching Young Children
- Writing for Voices of Practitioners
- Writing for the 51ɬɬÎÝapp blog
- Photograph Submission Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions
Also consult 51ɬɬÎÝapp's "A Guide for Writers on Addressing Linguistic and Cultural Differences," by Karen Nemeth, to ensure your manuscript describes practices that support diverse learners, including dual language learners.
For Photographers
Photographs play a powerful role in 51ɬɬÎÝapp publications. Each photo must be technically excellent and convey an important message about the care and education of children from infancy through age eight. Photographers can review past issues ofÌýYoung ChildrenÌýandÌýTeaching Young ChildrenÌýas well as recentÌýbooks, brochures, and posters to see the types of photos used. TheÌýPhotograph Submission GuidelinesÌýwill help you select the most appropriate images for submission.