Sourcebooks recently announced a special unagented submission opportunity for children’s book manuscripts to Executive Editor Melissa Manlove on “matching” dates throughout the rest of 2026 (7/7, 8/8, 9/9, 10/10, 11/11, and 12/12).
Key Details from the Official Announcement
• Melissa Manlove (Executive Editor, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, with oversight across Explore nonfiction for children and Young Readers middle-grade fiction) is opening her inbox to unagented children’s book submissions on these specific dates only.
• Tomorrow (July 7, 2026 ) is the next Match Day.
• Submissions sent on any other dates will be deleted unread.
• If an author sends multiple manuscripts, Melissa will choose only one at random to read.
• High volume is expected.
Submission Email:
MatchDaySubmissions@sourcebooks.com
MSWL Link: