Poetry collections & anthologies
Individual and collective voices brought together with a clear editorial shape, attentive sequencing and strong page presence.
Programme 03
Poetry & young readers
Language-rich work for every generation, from compelling poetry to imaginative books for children.
Language that stays with us, from first stories onward.
Two distinct strands joined by respect for language, imagination and the reader’s inner life.
Our poetry list will make room for concentrated language, performance, reflection and experiment. Our young-readers list will pair imaginative storytelling with age-aware editorial and visual development.
These strands are not interchangeable, but they share an important commitment: neither speaks down to its reader. Each seeks language with rhythm, clarity and the power to be remembered, repeated and shared.
What we publish
Picture books & read-aloud work
Stories in which words, rhythm and illustration work together to create discovery, delight and emotional recognition.
Books for developing readers
Fiction and nonfiction that respects growing independence, cultural curiosity and the different ways young people encounter books.
Young readers deserve the same seriousness of craft as adults.
We consider sound, image, pacing, vocabulary and emotional suitability as parts of one reading experience. For poetry, we preserve the formal and spoken qualities that give the work its identity.
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LanguageRhythm, imagery and word choice appropriate to the work and its intended reader.
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ImaginationRoom for curiosity, surprise, recognition and many ways of seeing the world.
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CareAge-aware context, responsible representation and clear editorial purpose.
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DesignTypography, illustration and accessible production considered from the beginning.
How selected work is developed
For commissioned or confirmed projects, editorial development is shaped around the work itself. These stages describe the questions and responsibilities that guide the process; they do not represent an open call for submissions.
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Name the reader and form
Distinguish poetry, picture-book, read-aloud and developing-reader needs before editorial and visual decisions are made.
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Develop sound, sequence and pace
Shape how language is heard, repeated, turned on the page and carried across a collection or narrative.
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Bring words and images together
Plan illustration, typography, page turns and performance possibilities as parts of the work rather than decoration added later.
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Test clarity, care and access
Review age suitability, representation, readability, production choices and the contexts in which the work may be shared.
What guides our decisions
- What does the language invite the reader to hear, imagine or discover?
- Is the work precise about its intended age, reading setting and level of independence?
- Do words, images and page turns contribute meaning rather than compete?
- Will the work reward rereading, performance or sharing across generations?
Readers, formats & rights
Who we publish for
- Poetry readers and spoken-word audiences
- Children, families and caregivers
- Schools, libraries and literacy programmes
- Educators and cultural organizations
How the work may travel
- Illustrated print and ebook editions
- Audio and spoken-word possibilities
- School and library editions
- Translation, performance and educational rights
Availability is confirmed title by title. No format or right is offered until Leone Connect Publishing identifies it as available in writing.
Professional enquiries are welcome.
Confirmed publications and availability are listed in the catalogue. Use the relevant form for rights, education, media, partnership or other programme questions. Unsolicited manuscripts, proposals, sample chapters and creative attachments are not accepted.
Explore related publishing areas
Each area has a distinct editorial focus, while ideas, audiences and formats can move between them. Explore the three related areas below or return to the complete programme.