Children's Books North Mentor Scheme (CBNN)
Children's Books North
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Want to break into children's publishing? Join Children's Books North's Mentor Scheme to connect with industry pros, build practical skills and boost your career prospects—no experience needed. Apply if you live in the North of England or Scotland.
Children's Books North (CBNN) is running a Mentor Scheme intended for people who wish to work in the children's publishing industry. The scheme is aimed at those looking to enter or progress in publishing rather than writers or illustrators; no prior experience is required.
Applicants are asked to complete all questions on the form as part of their application. Applicants must currently live in the UK in the North of England or in Scotland. The scheme explicitly welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.
Applications close on Friday 1st May 2026 at 11:59pm. For questions about the scheme or the form, applicants should email info@childrensbooksnorth. co.
uk with the subject line 'MENTOR SCHEME 2026'.
01 May 2026
Location
- Must currently live in the UK in the North of England or Scotland
- Must have an interest in working in children's publishing
- No experience required
- Not open to writers or illustrators (this scheme is for people wishing to work in the publishing industry)
- Applications welcome from all ages, genders and backgrounds
- Applicants must complete all questions in the application form
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