What to Include in Your Book Proposal

Your proposal should include the following information:

• Working title of the book
• Résumé and contact information (name, professional title and affiliation, address, phone number, and e-mail address) for each author
• List of published books or articles by the lead author
• Statement of the purpose of the book, its intended audience, and how it will benefit educators
• Abstract (250 words or less) of the book's content
• Anticipated length (number of words; average is 50,000) and date of manuscript completion
• Anticipated number of figures and tables
• Table of contents and brief description of each chapter
• List of organizations and individuals to whom the book should be marketed

Our reviewers also need to see at least two or three sample chapters. These chapters should give a clear idea of both content and writing style. We prefer "meaty" chapters from the heart of the book. (If you can send us a complete manuscript, that's even better.)

Send your proposal and sample chapters to a member of the Book Acquisitions Unit:

ASCD
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria, VA 22311-1714 USA