Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2006

The comprehensive guide to markets in all areas of the children's media, completely revised and updated, with a foreword by award-winning writer Julia Donaldson.

The emphasis is on giving the aspiring writer and illustrator knowledge of the children's market in all areas, to help them pursue their careers in this increasingly competitive area.

No other guide to writing and illustrating for children does this.

New articles for 2006: Writing for boys - Russell Ash - Writing for girls - Louise Rennison - Graphic novels - Raymond Briggs - Picture books - Debbie Gilori - What's the next big thing - Rachel Airey - Publishing for the education market - Jim Green - Children's book categorisation - Caroline Horn - Writing for teenage magazines - Michelle Garnett - Story-telling through poetry - TV programmes Listings include newspapers and magazines, book publishers and literary agents, TV and film producers, websites, picture agencies and libraries, societies, prizes, festivals and editorial services - all revised and updated.New listings and features for 2006: Indexing children's books - Calendar of awards - Animation, licensed characters and cartoons