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# Fair Share Publishing
> Fair Share Publishing is an independent children's picture book publisher based in New York City. Founded by Nathan Bond, FSP is built on the principles of equity, transparency, and creative integrity. FSP offers authors and illustrators 50% royalties on net sales — significantly higher than the industry standard — and prints all books in the USA. FSP does not require agented submissions and welcomes creators from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented voices.
## About
Fair Share Publishing produces children's picture books that inspire young minds and champion creators. FSP titles range from humorous and playful to emotionally resonant and socially aware. The press distributes through Lakeside Book Company and is a proud member of IBPA and SCBWI.
- Founded by Nathan Bond, RISD illustration graduate and 16-year faculty member of the Illustration Department at Parsons School of Design
- 50% royalties on net sales for authors and illustrators
- All books printed in the USA
- Distributed nationally through Lakeside Book Company
- Open to unagented submissions
- Focused on diverse, underrepresented voices and stories
## Books
- [Mike Mongo's KID Astronaut Training Manual](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/mongo): Written by astronaut teacher Mike Mongo, illustrated by Raghav Arumugam. A picture book training manual that prepares kids for a future in space exploration, covering imagination, collaboration, and the science of becoming an astronaut. Ages 4–8. Bookstore release March 30, 2026.
- [You Are My Favorite Story](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop): Written by N. Jeremi Duru and Shani M. King, illustrated by John Jay Cabuay. A celebration of the bond between fathers and children. Release: Father's Day 2026.
- [The Calm Inside](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop): Written by Shermin Kruse, illustrated by Bece Luna. A picture book about finding stillness and peace within. Release: Fall 2026.
- [Whispers From Mother Earth: Celebrate the Skin You're In](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop/p/whispers-from-mother-earth-celebrate-the-skin-youre-in): Written and illustrated by Maryam Khalifah. A story about self-acceptance and the beauty of diverse skin tones.
- [Cranky Franky, The Selfish Shellfish](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop/p/cranky-franky-the-selfish-shellfish): Written by Michelle Chu and Joseph Penner, illustrated by Sonya Abby. A humorous fable about selfishness, community, and cooperation.
- [The Fight to Be Funny](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop/p/the-fight-to-be-funny): Written by Mike Dulin and Griffin Reed, illustrated by Maria Lia Malandrino. A dad joke battle between kids and parents that teaches joke structure and pun-building. Ages 5–8.
- [Munchpie Morgan](https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/shop/p/munchpie-morgan): Written by Merry Lorenz, illustrated by Kenneth Anderson. A whimsical birthday story that playfully explores the way food language applies to our own bodies. Ages 3–7.
## For Educators and Libraries
FSP offers free ebook licensing to libraries and educators, downloadable lesson plans, activity sheets, and educator guides for its titles. Resources are available at https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/libraries-and-educators
## Submissions
FSP accepts unagented manuscript submissions and maintains an illustrator list for future collaborations. Submissions information is available at https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/submissions
FSP is currently seeking: picture books with fresh, emotionally grounded, socially aware, or humorous voices; visually driven middle grade manuscripts. FSP does not currently accept board books or rhyming manuscripts.
## For Authors and Illustrators
FSP is an author-friendly publisher offering higher-than-industry-standard royalties, transparent contracts, rights retention, and close editorial collaboration throughout the publishing process. More at https://www.fairsharepublishing.com/author-illustrators
## Contact
Website: https://www.fairsharepublishing.com
Email: help@fairsharepublishing.com
Submissions: submissions@fairsharepublishing.com