Submissions information

12 Willows Press publishes fiction and nonfiction for young readers through adults, with a particular interest in work that engages environmental themes while offering a sense of hope. We seek stories that broaden understanding, explore solutions, and illuminate how we adapt to a changing world.

Submissions status

We are currently not accepting general submissions.

Because we are a small, mission-driven press, we may still consider work that closely aligns with our focus on environmental themes, place-based storytelling, and hope-centered narratives.

If you believe your manuscript is an exceptional fit, you may send a brief query that includes:

• a 2–3 sentence description of the project

• the intended audience

• how the work connects to environmental themes

Please do not send full manuscripts unless requested.

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