Lantern Kids

For Authors, Illustrators & Translators

Create With Lantern Kids

Lantern Kids is dedicated to producing beautifully crafted children's books that nurture young hearts and minds in the rich tradition of Shia Islam. If you write or illustrate stories that share this mission, we would love to hear from you.

What We Publish

Picture Books

Beautifully illustrated stories for the youngest readers (ages 0–6) that nurture wonder and faith.

Middle-Grade Stories

Engaging narratives for independent readers (ages 7–12) that bring tradition to life.

Illustration

We actively seek illustrators whose visual style can carry our stories across pages and hearts.

Translations

Faithful translations of beloved children's classics from Arabic, Persian, and other languages.

What We Don't Publish

We are committed to work that elevates the tradition. We respectfully decline:

  • Amateur or unedited work that has not undergone serious revision
  • Sectarian polemics or attacks on other traditions
  • Narrow ideological work that closes rather than opens inquiry

We are open to anything that enhances scholarship and demonstrates the real Islam in its depth and breadth.

Our Acquisition Process

  1. 1

    Proposal Submission

    Submit the form below with a synopsis and details about your work. No files at this stage.

  2. 2

    Editorial Review (4–6 weeks)

    Our editorial team reviews proposals carefully against our mission and current list.

  3. 3

    Manuscript Request

    If your proposal advances, we request the full manuscript and sample chapters by direct email.

  4. 4

    Contract & Advance

    On acceptance we issue a publishing agreement covering royalties, rights, and timelines.

  5. 5

    Editorial Process (up to 6 months)

    Substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading in close collaboration with you.

  6. 6

    Production & Launch (up to 8 months)

    Cover design, typesetting, printing, and a coordinated launch campaign.

Trusted by Leading Voices

Lantern Kids works with a growing community of authors, illustrators, and translators dedicated to making the tradition come alive for children.

Submit Your Proposal

Tell us about you and your work. All fields marked * are required.

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What happens next: Once you submit, you will receive an email confirmation. Our editorial team reviews proposals carefully and typically responds within 4–6 weeks. If your work proceeds, we will request the full manuscript and supporting materials by direct email correspondence — please do not attach files at this stage.