Write for us

NCB is a leading publisher in the field of children's services. We welcome new authors and are currently commissioning new books in the following subject areas:

• Children in care
• Disability and special educational needs
• Early years
• Education and and learning
• Health and well-being
• Involving young people
• Play
• Supporting children, young people and their families
• Children's voluntary and community sector

We encourage proposals from first-time authors and experienced practitioners, as well as published writers.

All the information we need about your book can be found in our guidelines on submitting a proposal.

Why publish with NCB

• All proposals are are peer-reviewed by staff at NCB, ensuring that our experience and knowledge supports you in reaching your audience, be it professionals, academics, students or parents.
• As a niche publisher, NCB can offer you the attention you need throughout the editorial and production process, and we will work with you to create a marketing plan specific to your book.
• Our flexibility results in much shorter publication schedules than those of larger commercial publishers.

If you have any questions about publishing with NCB, or would like to submit a proposal, email us at publications@ncb.org.uk or write to:

The Publishing Manager
NCB
8 Wakley Street
London EC1V 7QE

Download our 2013 publications catalogue [PDF 1434KB]