International Call for Children's Book Authors!

Watch the video to learn more about our Author Patron program before submitting your book for consideration.

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Are you a children's book Author who's ready to go global?

The Sun Books Global Children’s Library was created in partnership with the World Literacy Foundation to give children access to stories and children’s book authors a powerful new way to share their stories with the world in 137 languages....

Why Become Part of a
Global Literacy Movement?

Authors, whose book is selected for inclusion in the Sun Books Global Children’s Library, receive valuable benefits designed to grow their global audience:

  • Global Reach

    Your story shared with children around the world — available to read or listen to in 137 languages on the Sun Books Global Children’s Library website.

  • Promotion

    You’ll be highlighted as a featured Author by the World Literacy Foundation, including promotion on social media channels to over 70,000 avid followers and thousands of people in 143 countries

  • Custom Author BIO Page

    A dedicated Author Bio Page complete with your profile, links to other books, and ways for readers to connect with you.

  • Digital Assets

    Receive a personalized Author Patron badge and banner to proudly showcase your participation.

  • Merchandising

    Your characters featured on merchandise in the library's online gift store.

Across developing nations, millions of children still lack access to engaging stories and early learning materials in their native languages. Together, we’re changing that by connecting a global community of authors, and readers through the power of digital storytelling. As an Author Patron your book will inspire young minds across continents and be accessible to children worldwide in 137 languages.

We’re now inviting authors worldwide to submit their children's book for possible inclusion in this curated library. These books will reach young readers globally and help bridge literacy gaps in underserved and/or areas of crisis.

Submit your book for possible inclusion in the Sun Books: Global Children's Library, becoming part of a global literacy movement that brings hope, imagination, and opportunity to children and Authors everywhere.

Stories Without Borders

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Haven't Published Your Book, Yet?

Submit Your Manuscript for Consideration

Our Authors are a growing community of children’s authors who have chosen to contribute their stories to the Sun Books Global Children’s Library in support of global literacy. Through their participation, their books are transformed into multilingual, dynamic reading experiences—helping bring meaningful stories to children around the world while supporting the mission of the
World Literacy Foundation.

The Fox Who Stole the Moon
by N.G.K
Only Oliver
by Maggie Jamerson