MEDIA
Love to write? This is the best place If you’ve never written for us, include
to start. (Note that we don’t do three links to previously published
Members of the media can embedded links.) We are always work. Do not send us zip files or
contact [email protected] for looking for writers to contribute new Dropbox links — we won’t open them.
ideas and cover topics on our editor’s We of course love publishing first-time
list. writers, but in these cases, any
interviews and information.
example of writing is appreciated.
REVIEWS
If you’ve got a game, toy or app that will “get
kids reading”–in other words, has a strong
literacy component–chances are, we’ll be
interested in it. Please shoot us an email and
we’ll be happy to take a look at it. If it’s a
If you want to write an article about a
great activity (not your own book or We aim to respond to pitches within
product) that will get kids reading, two weeks. If you do not hear back in
please contact us and pitch it. Don’t this timeframe, we’ve decided not to
write it first, please–pitch it first. We move forward with your story. We do
ask you to make a pitch first as we read all the pitches we receive but due
may have already written about your to volume, we’re unable to respond to
topic, or it just might not be a fit for each one.
good game and it has a literacy angle, we’re
interested. We ask for review copies of games our upcoming issue. and toys, please. We test them ourselves and How to pitch: If the editorial team like your idea, you
with our game-testers (usually kids and/or
parents). Email [email protected] To s u b m i t a p i t c h , e m a i l will be given further instructions and
[email protected], including the asked to produce a first draft.
Writing and submitting the article
word “pitch” in the subject line. If the
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?
Great games, toys, crafts and activities that will get
kids reading or writing. Lots of different activities,
cool ones, and preferably inexpensive ones, that
add up to a kid who, in the end, becomes an avid
reader. So, an app that challenges a child to think
about words. A game that makes kids think about
order and sequence in story-telling. A toy that is
about spelling but is so fun, kids won’t even realize
they’re learning. Activities that parents can do with
their kids, to get them thinking about words. Books
that have an “extension” like a game or a movie.
Research about trends or literacy.
pitch is time-sensitive, please note this After acceptance and final
in the subject line as well. submission
Your pitch should be 2–3 paragraphs in The article will be edited and prepared
length and as specific as possible. for publication. It is down to the
Please include: editor’s discretion when publication is
• A general idea of the piece you’re scheduled. If an article is particularly
looking to write
• Why your proposed piece is
important
• Existing research you’re looking to
draw from
• Potential interview subjects
• Relevant information on a news hook
• Expected word length
timely it may be prioritised. Most
articles are scheduled for publication
within two months of acceptance.