Once upon a time, there was a writer named Simon.

Simon loved writing stories for kids—stories about heroes and monsters, distant lands and strange beasts, virtue and villainy.

He dreamed of sharing his stories with the world, but publishing just seemed too intimidating.

He had shopped his manuscript around a bit, but big publishers wouldn't return his emails and smaller publishers didn't offer the support he needed.

Then one day, Simon met a guide who was kind, approachable, and wise in the ways of publishing. The guide read his story and genuinely enjoyed it.

He challenged Simon to publish his manuscript, and offered to travel with him on his publishing journey. Simon was delighted, so they set off at once.

First, the guide offered some advice on how the story could be improved. Together, he and Simon honed the story into something truly fine!

Then, the guide helped to craft the story's packaging, transforming it from a manuscript into a beautiful book.

Finally, the guide helped Simon to launch his book into the world, getting it into the hands of countless readers.

Today, Simon is a published author, with a growing readership and many more exciting tales of adventure to tell!

Nice to Meet You!

We’re Humble Books.

If you’re like Simon—a storyteller who writes children’s fiction, we may be the guide for you.

We're a small hybrid publishing company with a passion for partnering with authors to produce stories for middle-grade or young-adult audiences that celebrate virtue, cultivate __, and __ beauty.

We are conniseurs of good fiction who have been in the publishing industry for over a decade. We've helped hundreds of authors like you transform their manuscripts into finished books that readers love.

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Our Publishing Process

  • 1) Submit Your Manuscript

    We'll review and if its a good fit, let's work together!

  • 2) We Create Your Book

    From structural- and copyediting to cover design and typesetting, to printing, we do it all!

  • 3) Launch Your Book

    We build you an author website, coach you through building a launch team, and help launch your book right.

  • 4) Ongoing Author Support

    Publishing is a relationship, so we’re here for you for the long haul!

Good stories shouldn’t go unread.

Let Humble Books be your guide.

Submit your manuscript today, and let’s travel the publishing road together!