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But before you send us anything, please read the following guidelines carefully.  \nTrust us, it will be worth it.  \nPlease note that our submission guidelines have changed effective April 2026.  \nWho We Are  \nWhat We Publish  \nFor Kids and Teens  \nFor Adults  \nHow to Submit for Publication Use of AI Tools  \nQuick List of Dos and Don’ts (Essential for First-time Authors) Frequently Asked Questions  \nWho We Are  \nPauline Books and Media is the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of women religious. The Daughters of St. Paul were founded in 1915 by Blessed James Alberione to promote the Gospel through the communications media, in the spirit of the Apostle Paul. Our Pauline Books & Media mission serves the Church and humanity by responding to the universal hunger for the Word of God. Our primary audience is Catholic families searching for ways to deepen their relationship with God and live their faith in the context of everyday life. We specialize in children's books and spirituality for young adult and adult Catholics.  \nWhat We Publish  \nWe are looking for well-written manuscripts:  \n• with a specific audience  \n• that respond to the real needs and desires of that audience in a unique and fresh way  \n• with a Catholic sacramental worldview, rooted in Scripture  \n• that engage the reader through authenticity, stories, humor, and imagination  \n• that are formational for the whole human person  \n• that move the person forward in relationship with Christ in the Church  \n• in a tone that is invitational, pastoral, and compassionate  \nWe are looking for authors who:  \n• live their faith and are rooted in the Word of God and the teachings of the Church  \n• have something unique to say, and have already shared their material (through articles, presentations, or small group discussions, for example), and in doing so have shaped it to the needs of the target audience  \n• are qualified to speak and write about the subject matter  \n• have a platform or are developing one  \nWe’re looking for a book that only you can write and that you are passionate about!  \nFor kids and teens, we publish fiction and nonfiction in the following categories: picture books, chapter books, middle grade, teen, young adult, and graphic novels. Our subject matter includes saints and biographies; prayer, spirituality, sacraments, and devotionals; virtues and morals; Bible stories; fiction that organically addresses Catholic faith and themes; and supplementary catechetical and faith formation resources.  \nIn general, we do not accept catechetical textbooks or collections of poetry.  \nWe are looking for high-quality manuscripts for children—toddlers through older teens—that:  \n• convey an authentically Catholic sacramental worldview and  \n• have a strong, distinct voice that engages readers’ imaginations.  \nIn our fiction for kids and teens, we especially look for submissions in any genre with:  \n• compelling stories with complex, well-developed characters,  \n• a well-integrated Catholic worldview in the narrative, and  \n• a distinctive Catholic element integral to the story.  \nOur nonfiction seeks to teach the Catholic faith in a way that:  \n• evokes wonder, curiosity, and creativity.  \nIn all our books for children and teens, we value projects that:  \n• are sensitive and relevant to the needs of our readers and their families,  \n• are formational on all levels of the human person,  \n• bring young people, their families, and their communities to an encounter with the God who loves them and with the Church.  \nFor adults, we are looking for books that help people to know and love God and live their relationship with God in their everyday lives.  \nSome of the main categories we publish are spirituality, adult faith formation, evangelization, prayer and prayer books, family life, personal growth,","cbCaigIZqkTTueo7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigIZqkTTueo7","pdf",285562,9,"English","# Who We Are\n# What We Publish\n## For Kids and Teens\n## For Adults\n# How to Submit for Publication\n## Use of AI Tools\n# Quick List of Dos and Don’ts (Essential for First-time Authors)\n# Frequently Asked Questions","[{\"question\":\"When do Pauline Books \\u0026 Media submission guidelines take effect?\",\"answer\":\"They take effect in April 2026. 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