Children's writers' & artists' yearbook 2008 : a directory for children's writers and artists containing children's media contacts and practical advice and information

This is the comprehensive guide to markets in all areas of children's media, completely revised and updated, now in its 4th edition, with a foreword by Jacqueline Wilson.

New articles for this edition include: Writing for 7-9 year olds - Lauren Child; The role of the children's literary agent - Rosemary Canter; Adapting children's books for theatre - Stephen Briggs; Writing plays for children - David Wood; Setting up a website - Suna Cristall.

It contains information on a wide range of topics with the emphasis 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. 'Every writer has to take a first step. Make the Children's Writers & Artists Yearbook yours' - Meg Cabot. 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published' - Julia Donaldson.