Deidra Purvis

Deidra Purvis

@fspacquisitions.bsky.social

Acquiring editor for Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials, the leading publisher of social & emotional learning books for kids, teens, & educators. Write for us! She/her

1,068 Followers 106 Following 17 Posts Joined Oct 2023
3 months ago

We don't have a limit on submissions. I look forward to reviewing your manuscripts!

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3 months ago

It will be open through at least the end of the year, likely longer. We don't currently have plans for closing the submission window.

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4 months ago
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Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education Submission Manager Submission GuidelinesDetermining Whether Your Work Is a Fit If you are interested in being a Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit, or Shell Education author, please familiarize yourself with our boo...

Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit

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4 months ago

I think I've turned my DMs on now. Sorry about that!

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5 months ago
More Than What Eyes See: A book about blindness Explore a diverse range of educational products for early childhood literacy, social-emotional learning, and differentiated instruction.

We're growing our Disability Books for Kids series! If you are interested in authoring a picture book about your lived experience with a disability as a child, please DM me. #callforauthors #callforsubmissions #MSWL #manuscriptwishlist www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/products/mor...

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5 months ago
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Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education - Call for Social Studies Books for Kids Description: Teacher Created Materials is seeking submissions for new lines of high-interest picture books and early chapter books aligned with social studies topics. These should be fun read-aloud ti...

I'm seeking submissions for high-interest picture books and early chapter books aligned with social studies topics—fun read-aloud titles written to inspire a love of learning, not necessarily written to teach content. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit/33759...

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8 months ago
Black Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest

The Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest 2025 is OPEN! Submit your children’s picture book for a chance to win! Please share. Details here: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/... #writingcontest #blackvoices #pbwritingcontest #callforsubmissions

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8 months ago
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Submission Guidelines | Teacher Created Materials Teacher Created Materials is accepting submissions from authors and agents for our Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education imprints.

Hello! We're open to submissions. Here are our submission guidelines: www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/submission-g.... Can you point me towards the page stating the we're closed to submissions?

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1 year ago
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Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education Submission Manager Submission GuidelinesDetermining Whether Your Work Is a Fit If you are interested in being a Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit, or Shell Education author, please familiarize yourself with our boo...

I don't respond to individual pitches, but you're welcome to submit a full proposal! freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit

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1 year ago
Deidra Purvis – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

#MSWL: Strategy #NF books to address tough topics, concerns, questions, & challenges faced by kids ages 8-12. Seeking new & timely topics based on your passion & expertise. #MSWL #toughtopics #kids #kidlit #teachers #writers #authors #selfhelpforkids 🧠❤️ ✏️ www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de...

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1 year ago
Deidra Purvis – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Happy #MSWL Day! 🎉 I acquire for
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
and am seeking #picturebooks with authentic representation for children from underrepresented religions. View my full wish list & learn how to submit here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de.... #kidlit #SEL #identity #pb #writers

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1 year ago
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Submission Guidelines Teacher Created Materials is accepting submissions from authors and agents for our Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education imprints.

Attention #kidlit authors and #educators: Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education are now open to submissions! 🎉📚 Review our guidelines and how to submit here: www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/submission-g.... #writers #callforsubmission #mswl

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1 year ago

@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social Excited to see the community of #writers here! Please add me to your editor starter pack. 😁📚✏️

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1 year ago

Woo! 🎉

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1 year ago
Latino Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest Learn about the Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest submission criteria, contest guidelines, and prizes.

📣 NOW OPEN: The 1st annual Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is here! Cosponsored by Con Todo Press, the contest aims to uplift Latino picture book writers and their authentic stories📝❤️
ENTER NOW: hubs.ly/Q02N_vQK0

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2 years ago

When I started at Free Spirit, the office was buzzing with excitement over Dear Dad: Love, Nelson by Margarett McBride. It made me so confident in my decision to take over as acquiring editor for this imprint; these are exactly the types of books we need. www.michigandaily.com/arts/books/d...

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2 years ago

I made two successful connections with authors from the 2023 #PBParty, and I can wait to see what you all submit this year. Thank you for all your work on this, @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social. 💕📚

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