According to Babbel, there are over 450 million native Spanish speakers worldwide, which makes it second only to Chinese on the list of most spoken languages. In the United States alone, Spanish is the first language of 43 million people.
But in the U.S., you might be surprised to find that most publishers aren’t doing much to exploit the Spanish book market. That may be because, as this article points out, the U.S. Spanish-speaking market isn’t one market, but rather many small ones.
For example, Mexican readers living in the U.S. don’t have the same reading interests as those from Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic, nor do they have identical dialects or versions of Spanish.
Nonetheless, some Big Five publishers like Penguin Random House have demonstrated a major commitment to Spanish publishing in the U.S., along with a handful of smaller publishers dedicated to representing the large Spanish-speaking community and bringing bilingualism to more English-native families.
For those looking to publish a book in Spanish, we’ve rounded up a list of reputable Spanish-language publishers currently accepting submissions, including American and international options.
Spanish Publishers Accepting Unsolicited Submissions
Below is a list of Spanish publishers currently accepting unsolicited submissions (you don’t need a literary agent to submit your manuscript).
1. Lil’ Libros
Lil’ Libros was founded by two mothers who recognized a shortage of bilingual books for children. They specialize in Spanish children’s books and board books, as well as English-language books that introduce Latin American culture and tell the stories of important figures like Frida Kahlo and Celia Cruz.
Website: lillibros.com
Submission Guidelines: lillibros.com/submissions
2. Barefoot Books
Barefoot Books aims to create books that “celebrate diversity, spark curiosity and capture children’s imaginations.” Although not exclusively a Spanish-language publisher, they boast a large selection of Spanish children’s books.
Website: www.barefootbooks.com
Submission Guidelines: www.barefootbooks.com/authors-artists
3. Cinco Puntos Press
Cinco Puntos Press is a small, independent publisher located in El Paso, Texas. They publish books in Spanish and English for all ages.
Website: www.leeandlow.com/imprints/cinco-puntos-press
Submission Guidelines: www.leeandlow.com/writers-illustrators/writing-guidelines
4. Palibrio
Palibrio is a small publisher that aims to help Spanish language writers reach audiences throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Website: www.palibrio.com
Submission Guidelines: www.palibrio.com/about-us/
5. Annick Press
Annick Press is an independent publisher based in Toronto. They specialize in fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults and have several Spanish titles under their belt.
Website: www.annickpress.com
Submission Guidelines: www.annickpress.com/Submission-Guidelines
6. EDHASA
EDHASA is a Spanish publisher based in Barcelona. They publish titles in a wide variety of genres, including fantasy, historical fiction, and nonfiction.
Website: www.edhasa.es
Submission Guidelines: www.edhasa.es/contacto
7. Iberoamericana Vervuert
Iberoamericana Vervuert publishes Spanish language books on history, literature, art, and language of Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
Website: www.iberoamericana-vervuert.es
Submission Guidelines: www.iberoamericana-vervuert.es/InfAutor.aspx
Agent Required
The following Spanish publishers only accept manuscripts submitted by a literary agent.
8. Books del Sur
Books del Sur produces high-quality children’s books for Spanish readers, and they also aim to immerse non-native Spanish speakers in the world of Latin American culture.
Website: booksdelsur.org
Contact Information: booksdelsur.org/contact-us
9. Trinity University Press
Trinity University Press proudly publishes books committed to civil engagement, discussing themes such as social justice, animal welfare, and cultural awareness of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. They publish a selection of bilingual books, most of which are aimed at children.
Website: tupress.org
Contact Information: tupress.org/contact-us/
10. Lorito Books
Lorito Books creates high-quality Spanish children’s books in both print and audio. They aim to build bilingual literacy and cultural awareness.
Website: loritobooks.com
Contact Information: loritobooks.com/pages/about-us
11. Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is one Big Five name that publishes the majority of bestselling Spanish-language trade titles sold in the U.S.
Website: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/new-releases-spanish-language-fiction
Contact Information: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.biz/manuscripts/
12. Harper Collins Español
Next to Penguin Random House, Harper Collins is another Big Five that publishes Spanish titles and many translations.
Website: www.harpercollins.com/harpercollinsespanol
Contact Information: www.harpercollins.com/worldwide-submit-a-manuscript
13. Enslow Publishing, Inc.
Enslow Publishing is dedicated to creating high-quality, educational nonfiction books for children and young adults, including many Spanish and bilingual titles.
Website: www.enslow.com
Contact Information: Email [email protected]
14. Rosen Publishing
Rosen Publishing is an independent publisher that specializes in educational texts intended for schools and libraries, including many Spanish works.
Website: www.rosenpublishing.com
Contact Information: www.rosenpublishing.com/contact
15. Rourke Educational Media
Rourke Educational Media publishes nonfiction, fiction, and Spanish books that meet rigorous national and state curriculum standards.
Website: rourkeeducationalmedia.com
Contact Information: rourkeeducationalmedia.com/contact-us
Publishing in Spanish
If you’ve written a book in Spanish and are wondering what to do next, hopefully this list of Spanish publishers will help you find the right home for your writing.
Be sure to carefully review the submission guidelines for each publisher, and, unless you’re specifically asked not to, include a compelling query letter that will show publishers exactly why they need your book.
Did you find this post helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
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As a blog writer for TCK Publishing, Kaelyn loves crafting fun and helpful content for writers, readers, and creative minds alike. She has a degree in International Affairs with a minor in Italian Studies, but her true passion has always been writing. Working remotely allows her to do even more of the things she loves, like traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Hi Kaelyn, I’m a teacher of Spanish. I’ve just finished writing a Spanish Grammar specifically for adults. It has about 350 pages. Explanations of the verb tenses are in English. I include lots of exercises and the answer keys to each chapter; Mini-dialogues of the verb tenses are intended to help the learner; YouTube Video suggestions are included to give more information on each chapter topic. Can you suggest a publisher for me based on this information? Thank you.
Hey Therese, based on the information you gave, you might want to check Rosen Publishing as they publish educational texts.
I am from India and am the author of a novel. Indeed, your website stimulates the author to publish his work. Would you kindly assist me in publishing my book, which I translated into Spanish?
Please send your comments on my email also.
Regards
Hi Dinesh, thanks for your comment! We actually don’t publish Spanish manuscripts, but if you have the English version, you can submit it to us for review. You’ll find our submission guidelines here.
This is a very useful site. Thanks for it. I’m a British author and have written a sequence of 15 short stories in English set in Madrid. Is there a publisher in Spain or S. America that you would suggest I send it to?
Many thanks.
Hi Leslie, thanks for your comment! You might check out EDHASA, though I’m not sure they publish short story collections.