Best Book Publishing Companies in New York City

AWE showcases both established authors in the military thriller genre and emerging voices committed to telling stories focused on service and sacrifice, grit and perseverance, heroism, faith, and moral courage.

Genres: Fiction and Thriller & Suspense

Part of: Blackstone

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/pages/awe

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes Digital - View guidelines →

Small press

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, and Science Fiction

Part of: Macmillan > Tor Books > Bramble

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://read.macmillan.com/torforge/bramble-for-consumers/

Accepts unagented submissions

No

Mid size

Genres: Romance, Women's Fiction, LGBTQ+, Diverse Literature, and Fiction

Part of: Hachette > Grand Central Publishing > Forever

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.read-forever.com/

Diversity: Diverse Literature

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes

Mid size

Rooted in the belief that education and storytelling are powerful tools for change, Joyful Pen publishes books that reflect the lived experiences, brilliance, and resilience of today’s children. The imprint champions stories that help young people see themselves as leaders, problem-solvers, and changemakers—while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, and Picture Book

Part of: Sourcebooks

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://joyfulpenbooks.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

No

Small press

Genres: Cookbook, Architecture, Art, Biographies & Memoirs, Business, Historical Fiction, History, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Environmental, Politics, Math & Science, Religion & Spirituality, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Self-Help, Comics & Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, and Fiction

Part of: Penguin Random House > Knopf Doubleday

Location: New York City, US

Website: http://knopfdoubleday.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes

Mid size

Panamerica is a home for the American voice in the genres of literary fiction and reportage. They publish books that highlight what is most distinctive about American writing, including the mix of high and low subject matter and voices; deadpan and absurdist humor; the tragedies and triumphs of ordinary people living alongside their neighbors; and the ability to invent and inhabit new worlds.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Nonfiction

Part of: County Highway

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://countyhighway.com/panamerica

Accepts unagented submissions

No

Small press

Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fiction

Part of: HarperCollins > William Morrow > Harper Voyager

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.harpervoyagerbooks.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes Manuscript entries - View guidelines →

Mid size

Genres: Politics, Urban Fiction, Literary Fiction, African-American, LGBTQ+, True Crime, Diverse Literature, BIPOC, Fiction, and Nonfiction

Location: New York City, US

Website: http://www.akashicbooks.com/

Diversity: Diverse Literature, BIPOC

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes Book proposals - View guidelines →

Indie publisher

Small press

Genres: Picture Book, Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Children's

Part of: HarperCollins > Farshore Books

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.farshore.co.uk/

Accepts unagented submissions

No

Largest

Genres: Picture Book, Middle Grade, Diverse Literature, and Children's

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://enchantedlion.com/

Diversity: Diverse Literature

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes

Indie publisher

Small press