As of June 2026, all book submissions are now closed.

Do you have a pure, lovely, and noble book to share with the world? We are closed for all book submissions until further notice. Please subscribe to our newsletter.

What do we publish?

When are you open for submissions?

At Calla Press Publishing, we are committed to publishing books that radiate truth, beauty, and goodness. We are currently CLOSED to all book submissions at this time.

Please subscribe to know more information regarding submissions, as subscribers have first access to that information. Due to the influx of submissions received during our open window, please wait 3-6 months to hear back about the status of your query if interested. Otherwise, we kindly ask that you do not inquire about your submission if you have not heard back from us within that time frame. If you have not heard back after 6 months, please understand we were not able to take on your book project.

What do you publish?

At our publishing house, we hold a very special place for books in the children’s market, including chapter books, board books, picture books, middle grade, and even curriculum-based books. We remain open for selected nonfiction and fiction, but it must be something fresh in perspective. We do not publish poetry, self-help, or study devotionals at this time.

Can illustrators get in contact with us?

We are closed to portfolio submissions at this time.

LITERARY AGENTS

If you’re a literary agent, please put agented query in the subject line. We remain open to solicited manuscripts throughout the year. 

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR BOOK QUERY

Please include the following—BOOK Query for Lit. Genre—(i.e., Nonfiction/Christian Living, Fiction/Christian Romance, Fiction/Children’s PB)—in the subject line of your email when submitting your query to callabooksubmissions@gmail.com.

Your query letter must include:

  • A working title/sub-title

  • Genre, i.e. (Nonfiction, Fiction/Christian Living)

  • A brief description of the proposed book/word count

  • Why do you think it’s valuable to publish?

  • Your intended audience

  • Your curriculum vita in a bio statement form (3-5 sent.)

  • The table of contents (if applicable)

  • 3 Sample chapters (full MS for children’s books)

Please include your query and sample/full MS in a PDF attachment. Don’t worry about the body of your email; a simple attachment will suffice, as that is what I’ll be looking for and reading. Failure to do so will result in an overlooked submission.

“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.”

Beatrix Potter

FAQs

  • The response time varies from 3 to 6 months, if not sooner. If you do not hear from us within 6 months, you should assume that we’ve kindly passed on your submission. We do not respond to status inquiries.

  • You will hear directly from our Founding Publisher, Samantha, from start to finish. Sabrina will help you with promotions and graphics; our excellent editorial team will help you edit your book from developmental to line edits. Our publishing house takes care of all of this on your behalf.

  • Our books will be made available anywhere books are sold throughout the USA and Canada through our distributor, Lakeside Book Company. (Effective Fall 2026)

  • Calla Press Publishing is a traditional publishing house committed to partnering with authors to produce books of lasting value and impact. As a traditional publisher, we assume the costs of editing, design, production, and distribution, and we do not charge authors any fees to publish with us. We also do not require authors to purchase copies of their books as a condition of publication.

    Our goal is to serve both authors and readers through a thoughtful, professional publishing process, helping bring meaningful, well-crafted books to the marketplace with excellence and integrity.