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2026-07-04 14:52 UTC
@bolt451@writing.exchange I've been a children's author with three middle grade books published with Penguin Random House. I can tell you that in recent years, children's book sales have been down considerably (in the U.S., at least) due to the pandemic's impact on reading levels. Right now, it's getting a little better (reading levels are back up, but book bans are harming the industry). That said, I have new book coming out in 2028 (with Scholastic), so people still are getting published.
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@dianemagras@mstdn.social 2026-07-04 14:56
@bolt451@writing.exchange I should add that the money isn't great, though. As much as I'd love to, there is no way I could make a living with this (I have a day job). But according to my agent, there are still a lot more editors for #kidlit in the U.S. than, say, adult fantasy, so more people she can sub my novels to. But the pace of publishing is very, very slow. It used to be about about a year and a half between contract and publication. Now it's two or three. I hope this helps!