Thank you for your interest in Rebel Mountain Press.
We are currently seeking children's picture books and young adult literature featuring characters that are Indigenous or multiracial, LGBTQ2+, and/or belong to other marginalized groups. Stories with strong empowered female leads are especially encouraged, as are themes that explore social justice and awareness, equality, human and animal rights. High adventure stories are also accepted, as are those for reluctant readers.
We also seek insightful adult fiction, memoir, and poetry, particularly that which illuminates the lives of Indigenous people, and/or is LGBTQ2+ themed.
In particular, we are currently seeking submissions with theme's of gender identity (ie: transgender, gender neutral, non-binary, agender, pangender, genderqueer, two-spirit, third gender, etc) in both children's picture book and young adult formats.
WHAT TO SUBMIT In addition to a manuscript sample (as per the categories listed below), please include a cover letter that also explains what makes you the best person to tell this story, and a C.V. with information about academic history, relevant work and previous publishing credits (where applicable). ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY. Please email us your submission package (with attachments) to: rebelmountainpress@gmail.com "Attn: Submissions" in the subject line. CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS
Please send the entire manuscript.
TEEN / YOUNG ADULT FICTION NOVELS
Manuscripts of young adult fiction should be approximately 30,000-60,000 words in length. Please include 3 sample chapters, plus a detailed synopsis.
Manuscripts for reluctant readers should be approximately 12,000-20,000 words in length, and written in simple language with a non-complex structure and a small cast of characters. Please include 3 sample chapters, plus a detailed synopsis.
ADULT FICTION / MEMOIR / POETRY
Please include 3 sample chapters, plus a detailed synopsis.
GRAPHIC NOVELS A future goal is to publish graphic novels via our imprint, Summit Comics Publishing. We are looking for stories that will appeal to readers of all ages, told in graphic novel format. (We do not want manga or anime.) Submissions should include a cover letter, a C.V., and the full manuscript with complete text and illustrations. Send submissions to: rebelmountainpress@gmail.com
It may take up to 3 months for our editors to review a manuscript, so please be patient. If you don’t hear from us within that time period, please feel free to contact us by email to find out the status of your manuscript. Multiple submissions are okay, but if so, please indicate in your cover letter.