Basic Information for Authors and Illustrators
US Copyright Office Information on copyright and online filing
Writer Beware A listing of scams from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s Committee on Writing Scams
Editors and Predators Lists predatory publishing houses among other resources for writers
ISBN Information Comprehensive FAQs about ISBN numbers
Other Professional Organizations
Authors Guild Organization for published authors focusing on rights issues
Society of Illustrators Exhibits, lectures, educational programs, and other resources for illustrators
Graphic Artists Guild Union for graphic arts
Children's Book Council (CBC) Non-profit organization promoting enjoyment of "trade" books, poetry, awareness of literary issues
American Booksellers Association (ABA) Services independent bookstores, search engine for local booksellers
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) International children's book network
The Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) Non-profit association of scholars, critics, professors, students, librarians, teachers and institutions dedicated to the academic study of literature for children
American Library Association The oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users
Industry Publications
Publisher's Weekly Publishing industry magazine, features children's articles weekly
Picturebook A children's illustration sourcebook and online portfolio targeting publishers and art directors
Horn Book A monthly publication that reviews children's books
Awards
The Caldecott Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
The Newbery To the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
The Printz For excellence in young adult literature
American Library Association Book, Print & Media Awards – Children and Young Adults Category
The Scott O'Dell Award For historical fiction for children or young adults
The CYBILS Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards
Other Resources
The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with current, retrospective and historical books published for children and young adults
British Library Children's Literature Collection Scholarly articles and information on children's literature during the 18th and 19th century
Better Places to Buy Books A collection of independent bookstores in the United States
Accredited Schools Online Career information for art school students