Are you a teacher who has written a book for other teachers to help them teach better?
Do you want to publish your book and see it in print?
Below we’ve featured 17 top book publishers for teachers especially for you.
1. Heinemann
Founded in New Hampshire in 1978, Heinemann is one of the world’s leading publishers of professional resources for teachers and educators. They produce books and other learning materials for all grade levels, from kindergarten to college, on a wide range of subjects—such as reading, science, grammar, math, spelling, and social studies. They also create resources for classroom management, benchmark assessments, special education, and more. Through their products and services, Heinemann aims to provide teachers with the necessary tools to help children become more knowledgeable, literate, and compassionate.
If you have a manuscript you’d like Heinemann to consider for publication, you can check out their submission guidelines here. You can also visit the Author Information page on their website.
2. Corwin Press
Established in 1990, Corwin Press is an independent family-owned publisher that produces books, online courses, and other teaching essentials to help educators make a greater impact on young minds. They publish books on a variety of subjects, including English, science, mathematics, technology, diversity, school safety, and more. Corwin is always eager to work with both new and established authors to develop more learning solutions to help teachers and students alike. They are particularly interested in evidence-based content that offers practical advice to educators.
If you have a manuscript or book idea you think Corwin Press might be interested in, you prepare a proposal that meets their guidelines and submit it to the appropriate acquisitions editor. For general inquiries, you can reach Corwin Press here.
3. Stenhouse Publishers
Headquartered in New Hampshire, Stenhouse Publishers has been publishing books, videos, and other resources for teachers since 1993. Driven by their goal to elevate teacher excellence, Stenhouse creates products that help educators foster students’ creativity and critical thinking. Their catalog includes books on various subjects across the K-12 curriculum, such as science, math, social studies, writing, reading, and literacy—as well as more general topics like leadership, classroom practice, and classroom management.
Stenhouse welcomes submissions from both new and emerging authors. All proposals must include a cover letter, table of contents, and a sample chapter. For more information on what to include in your proposal and where to send it, check out Stenhouse Publishers’ submission guidelines here.
4. The Critical Thinking Co.
The Critical Thinking Co. is an award-winning publisher of books, software, and other educational products for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers. Originally founded under the name Midwest Publications in 1958, the company officially became The Critical Thinking Co. in 2003. They publish a wide range of books and activity-based products in mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies. They also create products for preschool academics, remedial education, test preparation, and students with special needs.
The Critical Thinking Co. currently welcomes submissions. In particular, they are looking for fun and challenging content that meets both national and state standards. Full manuscripts are preferred. If you are planning on submitting, you can check out their guidelines here.
5. Teachers College Press
Founded in 1904, Teachers College Press is the official university press of Teachers College, Columbia University. They publish books and teaching resources in virtually every area of education, including language and literacy, math and science, reading and writing, adult education, early childhood education, special education, gifted education, and many others. Publishing an average of 60 books each year, Teachers College Press always welcomes submissions from both new and established authors.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal to Teachers College Press, you can check out their submission guidelines here. All submitted proposals are subject to a peer review. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Teachers College Press here.
6. Routledge
Routledge is one of the world’s leading academic publishers. Among the thousands of books they publish on an annual basis, Routledge also publishes resources for teachers and educational researchers, such as handbooks, monographs, and textbooks. Their coverage spans all subjects and levels, including adult education, middle school education, early childhood education, and distance education. Feel free to check out the education section on their website to see all the teaching books and resources they have published so far.
If you would like to get your work published by Routledge, you can check out their submission guidelines here. Once you’re ready to submit your proposal, you can send it to the appropriate editor. You can also contact Routledge should you have any other questions or concerns.
7. Scholastic
Founded in 1920, Scholastic is a publishing and education company known for publishing and distributing books and educational resources for children, parents, teachers, and schools. They publish anywhere between 80 and 100 professional teaching books each year, and their books can be found in millions of homes and schools around the world. At the moment, Scholastic is open for submissions of manuscripts and teaching ideas written by educators in different settings and fields. They are especially interested in books on teaching strategies, instructor books, and reference materials.
Should you wish to submit your manuscript or teaching idea to Scholastic, you can check out their submission guidelines. You can also get in touch with them here if you need any further assistance.
8. Lee & Low Books
Located in New York, Lee & Low Books is an independent book publisher that values diversity and makes a special effort to collaborate with authors and artists of color. In fact, they are considered the largest multicultural publisher of children’s books in the United States. They also publish books and resources for parents and teachers. In addition to core subjects like language and literacy, history, social studies, and STEM, Lee & Low also has books on social and emotional learning, as well as African American, Native American, Latino, Asian American, and Muslim interest books.
Right now, Lee & Low Books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts without an agent. However, they do encourage authors of all experience levels to join their annual writing contests. Visit their website to learn more about their submission guidelines and writing contests.
9. Tilbury House Publishers
Tilbury House Publishers is an independent publishing house based in Maine. When they were first founded 40 years ago, they primarily published books about Maine. But since then, they have shifted their focus and are now known for publishing award-winning children’s books that teach and inspire. And because of their commitment to enriching children’s education, their books are accompanied by educator guides for teachers and parents.
Tilbury House currently accepts submissions of non-fiction picture books for children. They are most interested in books about cultural diversity and the environment, but they are also seeking books on history, science, engineering, and biography. If you are interested in submitting, you can check their guidelines here.
10. Gill Education
Gill Education is an Irish publishing company that specializes in educational content. For more than 160 years, they have been working with some of Ireland’s greatest educators to create outstanding books and online resources that address the needs of teachers and students, from primary school to adult learning. Their books and resources cover all areas of educational interest, including math, science, home economics, religion, geography, business, history, physics, and more.
They currently accept submissions from both established and first-time authors. Visit the submissions page on their website for more information on preparing your proposal.
11. Schofield & Sims
Based in the UK, Schofield & Sims has been publishing teaching guides, textbooks, dictionaries, and other educational resources for more than 100 years, primarily focusing on English, science, and math at the primary level. Their books are written by experienced teachers, providing children with a solid educational foundation while equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they’ll need later in life.
Schofield & Sims happily accepts submissions in the form of proposals or completed manuscripts. Submissions may be sent via email or post. For more information, visit their submissions page here.
12. Crown House Publishing
Also based in the UK, Crown House Publishing is an award-winning independent publishing house that produces a variety of practical materials and resources for teachers, parents, and leaders. As an educational publisher, their main goal is to help educators instill confidence and a zest for learning in their students. They publish in a variety of areas, including literacy, thinking skills, philosophy, character education, leadership, foreign languages, and more.
Should you have a manuscript or book idea you’d like to submit to Crown House Publishing, you can send it to them via email. For additional questions or concerns, you can reach Crown House Publishing here.
13. Nelson Education
Nelson is a Canadian educational publishing company that publishes books and other educational resources for teachers and learners of all ages, from preschool to professional learning. Their books and resources have been used in classrooms across Canada for more than a century, and because they understand that learning doesn’t end in the classroom, they also have resources designed to be used at home.
Nelson Education is always interested in adding new and innovative content to their current catalog of teaching and learning resources. If you have an idea you’d like to pitch to Nelson, you can send them a proposal. Proposals must include the details of your proposed project, market information, and sample chapters. Submissions may be sent by mail or email. For more information, check out their submission guidelines here.
14. Pembroke Publishers
Based in Ontario, Pembroke Publishers is a publishing company that specializes in books for teaching and learning. Since their establishment in 1985, they have published hundreds of books in both print and digital formats, with new titles added to their list each year. Their books explore a range of subjects, including technology, critical thinking, reading and writing, speaking, and more.
Pembroke Publishers doesn’t accept unsolicited manuscripts at the moment. But if you happen to have any questions for Pembroke Publishers’ editorial team, feel free to get in touch with them here.
15. DC Canada Education Publishing
DC Canada Education Publishing is a small Ottawa-based publisher that specializes in educational books, games, and music for children and their educators. Back in the 1990s, DC Canada Education Publishing began producing textbooks for ESL teachers and students. After their initial success, they began publishing in other areas as well, including science, mathematics, and literature.
DC Canada Education Publishing welcomes submissions from Canadian authors. Submissions may be sent by mail or email and are usually processed within three months. Because of their limited resources, they are only able to respond to submissions they are interested in hearing more about. For more details, visit the submissions page on their website.
16. Hawker Brownlow Education
Hawker Brownlow Education is one of Australia’s leading providers of tools and resources for teachers, school administrators, parents, and other professionals in the field of education. Founded in 1985, Hawker Brownlow now publishes thousands of books each year, particularly in the following learning areas: English, science, mathematics, technology, the arts, and the humanities. They also produce books and resources for the teaching of gifted students, as well as those with special needs or emotional and behavioral challenges.
If you are interested in getting published by Hawker Brownlow, you can check out their submission guidelines to learn everything you need to know about getting your proposal ready. You can also contact them for general inquiries and other concerns.
17. Australian Council for Educational Research Press
The official publishing arm of the Australian Council for Educational Research, ACER Press is an independent, non-profit organization that publishes research-based resources for teachers, researchers, and educational leaders. They produce books on classroom management, school improvement, and team teaching, as well as a range of materials for various education topics such as literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, creative thinking, and more.
ACER Press is always interested in developing new resources for education professionals. If you would like to submit a manuscript or book idea, you can check out their submission guidelines for more information on their publishing process. If you have any additional questions, you can get in touch with ACER Press here.
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Hiten Vyas is the Founder and Managing Editor of Writing Tips Oasis.