Become a Muslim Author - Manuscript Submissions Are Open

At Ruqaya’s Bookshelf, we are proud to support Muslim authors by publishing high-quality fiction and nonfiction books for Muslim children.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting, we are here to help you share your unique stories with the world.

If you're a Muslim author or looking to become one, follow our simple submission guidelines to send us your manuscript for review.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines:

To ensure your manuscript is considered, please review the following guidelines:

• We focus on publishing fiction and nonfiction books for Muslim children like advanced picture books (650-850 words) and chapter books (7,000-10,000 words). Manuscripts that do not meet these word count requirements will not be reviewed.
• All stories must feature Muslim protagonists. We encourage diversity and welcome stories about characters from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• We accept manuscripts from Muslim authors worldwide. However, your submission must be original and unpublished (in print or online).
• If submitting multiple stories, please send them in a single Word document. Limit your submission to three stories at a time.
• We are committed to publishing fiction and nonfiction books for Muslim children that resonate with both Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. However, we are especially committed to addressing the needs of the underserved Muslim community.
• We are interested in exciting stories where Muslim children are doing cool things. Make sure your manuscript includes compelling conflicts or challenges for the character to resolve.
• While we appreciate Islamic themes, we prefer to avoid overly instructive content filled with too many Arabic or Islamic terms.
• We do not accept manuscripts that have already been storyboarded or include illustrations.

How to Submit:

1. Picture Books: Submit the full manuscript for review.
2. Chapter Books: Submit one chapter (maximum 1500 words) along with a detailed outline. Full manuscripts will not be reviewed at this stage.
3. Use the submission form below to attach your manuscript.

We strive to review every manuscript submitted. If you do not hear back from us within 6-8 weeks, please assume we are not moving forward with your submission.

As a Muslim publishing house, we are unable to provide updates on individual manuscripts due to the high volume of submissions. However, if we are interested in publishing your fiction or nonfiction book for Muslim children, we will contact you directly.

Thank you for considering Ruqaya’s Bookshelf, a trusted publisher of fiction and nonfiction books for Muslim children. We look forward to receiving your manuscript and helping you bring your stories to life!