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Welcome to Köehler Kids.
Köehler Kids is our full-service children’s book imprint. Authors submit a finished manuscript along with high-resolution illustrations. We will then collaborate with you on the creative development and other publication details. Your book may be produced as a softcover, hardcover and e-book. All three versions will be available for purchase through Ingram’s international distribution network.
You can check out some of our amazing children’s books by going to this page.
We offer traditional and co-publishing models. Details shown here.
Worldwide Authors
The number of authors Koehler Books has the immense pleasure to partner with as we help them tell—and sell—their stories.
Author Awards
Koehler Books has published many, many stories for authors who are writing books in a number of different genres.
Amazon Bestsellers
Many of our authors have won Amazon bestseller positions by category or Best New Release awards.
Years in Business
Koehler Books has been going strong in the publishing business for over 11 years.
Our children's books...
Meet your publisher and executive editor.
John Köehler and Joe Coccaro talk about their passion—helping other authors achieve their dreams.
We publish two ways.
Traditional Publishing
- This option is normally only for seasoned writers (with or without an agent) with superb work and a verifiable track record of sales and marketing success. The term traditional means that the author will not pay for any development costs or fees, and will typically be offered an advance payment on royalties.
Hybrid/Co-Publishing
- This option is best for emerging writers with high-quality work desiring a professional-level publishing experience. Writers accepted into our Emerging Author Program are positioned to land a traditional deal on subsequent books. Those best suited for this program are motivated and collaborative, and receive the same level of editing, creative development and marketing as our traditional authors.
With Köehler Books as your trusted partner, we can help you…
- make your story the best it can be.
- enhance your book’s saleability.
- take advantage of coaching and learning opportunities.
- access world-class distribution and publishing services.
What our authors have to say…
Michael A. Sisti
Michael A. Sisti
Author of On the Brink
Michael A. Sisti
Author of On the Brink
Winona Howe
Winona Howe
Author of Sita and the Prince of Tigers
Winona Howe
Author of Sita and the Prince of Tigers
Heloisa Prieto
Now that The Musician's rights have been sold to Brazil’s Nova Fronteira publishers, I need to express my gratitude to Greg Fields and John Koehler for their open mindness and unique approach to book publishing."
Heloisa Prieto
Best Selling Brazilian Author of The Musician
Heloisa Prieto
Best Selling Brazilian Author of The Musician
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
Author of High Bridge
Michael Miller
Author of High Bridge
Irwin Epstein
Irwin Epstein
Author of Men As Friends
Irwin Epstein
Author of Men As Friends
T. M. “Mike” Brown
T.M. "Mike" Brown
Author of The Last Laird of Sapelo
T.M. "Mike" Brown
Author of The Last Laird of Sapelo
Eunice Boeve
Eunice Boeve
Author of This Thin Veil Between Us
Eunice Boeve
Author of This Thin Veil Between Us
Steve Wright
Steve Wright
Author of Aggressively Human
Steve Wright
Author of Aggressively Human
Bill George
Bill George
Author of Home Fields
Bill George
Author of Home Fields
Susan Diamond Riley
Susan Diamond Riley
Author of the Delta and Jax Mystery Series
Susan Diamond Riley
Author of the Delta and Jax Mystery Series
Alfredo Botello
Alfredo Botello
Author of 180 Days
Alfredo Botello
Author of 180 Days
Jennifer E. Hassel
Jennifer E. Hassel
Author of Badass Grief
Jennifer E. Hassel
Author of Badass Grief
Kathleen Reid
Kathleen Reid
Author of Sunrise in Florence and Secrets in the Palazzo
Kathleen Reid
Author of Sunrise in Florence and Secrets in the Palazzo
Andy Chaleff
Andy Chaleff
Author of The Last Letter, The Wounded Healer and The Connection Playbook
Andy Chaleff
Author of The Last Letter, The Wounded Healer and The Connection Playbook
Joel Block
Joel Block
Author of The 15-Minute Relationship Fix
Joel Block
Author of The 15-Minute Relationship Fix
Lynn Seldon
Lynn Seldon
Author of Carolina’s Ring and many other books
Lynn Seldon
Author of Carolina’s Ring and many other books
Jim Gulledge
Jim Gulledge
Author of Green Forest, Red Earth, Blue Sea
Jim Gulledge
Author of Green Forest, Red Earth, Blue Sea
D. K. Yamashiro
D. K. Yamashiro
Author of Anela's Club
D. K. Yamashiro
Author of Anela's Club
Cheryl & Micah Chavers
We are so excited with our book cover, cover design and the layout. Thank you and the entire Koehler team for your hard work, it is clearly evidenced in the outcome of the book thus far and we love it!! We can't thank you all enough, what a delight this entire process has been, THANK YOU!!
Cheryl & Micah Chavers
Cheryl & Micah Chavers
Betsy Ashton
Betsy Ashton
President, Virginia Writers Club and author of Mad Max: Unintended Consequences and Uncharted Territory
Betsy Ashton
President, Virginia Writers Club and author of Mad Max: Unintended Consequences and Uncharted Territory
Angela Correll
Angela Correll
Author of Grounded and Guarded
Angela Correll
Author of Grounded and Guarded
William Hazelgrove
William Hazelgrove
Author of The Pitcher, Pitcher 2, Jack Pine and Real Santa
William Hazelgrove
Author of The Pitcher, Pitcher 2, Jack Pine and Real Santa
Dr. Charles Parker
Dr. Charles Parker
Author of NEW ADHD Medication Rules
Dr. Charles Parker
Author of NEW ADHD Medication Rules
Heather Weidner
Heather Weidner
Author of Secret Lives and Private Eyes, A Delanie Fitzgerald Mystery
Heather Weidner
Author of Secret Lives and Private Eyes, A Delanie Fitzgerald Mystery
Richard J. Smith
Richard J. Smith, PhD
Author of Life After Eighty and Once Upon a Christmas
Richard J. Smith, PhD
Author of Life After Eighty and Once Upon a Christmas
Bud Ramey
Bud Ramey
Author of five non-fiction books
Bud Ramey
Author of five non-fiction books
Christopher Bowron
Christopher Bowron
Author of Devil in the Grass
Christopher Bowron
Author of Devil in the Grass
Michael Simone
Michael Simone
Author of Altitude, Sr. Pastor of Spring Branch Community Church
Michael Simone
Author of Altitude, Sr. Pastor of Spring Branch Community Church
Greg Fields
John Koehler had the courage to publish Arc of the Comet despite its length and the pretensions of its author. His care for and nurturing of writers should be the standard for every publisher. I’m immensely grateful for his faith and encouragement. Joe Coccaro and Elizabeth Marshall McClure buffed and polished a manuscript heavy on words and sometimes lacking precision. They’ve sharpened the finished product in ways I never could. I’m fortunate to be in a partnership with a publisher who is thoroughly professional, completely accessible, and, in the end, as much a friend as a colleague.
Greg Fields
Author of Arc of the Comet
Greg Fields
Author of Arc of the Comet
Rani St. Pucchi
My experience with Koehler Books has been everything a writer ever dreams and hopes for in a publishing company. From the very first book to my most recent third book I have been in awe of how they were able to translate my ideas into form. The design team created the book covers exactly as I wanted them. All my books are works of art! It has been such a privilege to have John Koehler as my publisher. I highly recommend this publishing house to any author.
Rani St. Pucchi
Author of Your Body, Your Style, The Soulmate Checklist, and YOUR BRIDAL STYLE
Rani St. Pucchi
Author of Your Body, Your Style, The Soulmate Checklist, and YOUR BRIDAL STYLE
Brian J. Morra
I look forward working with the Koehler staff on more books in the future."
Brian J. Morra
Author of The Righteous Arrows and The Able Archers
Brian J. Morra
Author of The Righteous Arrows and The Able Archers
Steve Jam
"When I finished my debut novel, A Seventh Sense, I was aware that the style and the subject matter of the story were both quite out of the ordinary, and I felt that the odds of getting it published and recognized were slim. Any publisher who would take a chance on a story like this would be adventurous indeed.
To my surprise and great joy, Koehler Books not only accepted and agreed to publish and distribute A Seventh Sense, but embraced and supported the creation and production of the book wholeheartedly with their extremely gifted staff of artists and editors (among them senior editor Hannah Woodlan and graphic designer Lauren Sheldon), ultimately creating an award-winning product that was much more than I ever could have hoped for or envisioned!
Publisher John Koehler’s hands-on involvement, consultation and support were not only invaluable to me as a first-time author, but educational as well, and I have found John to be more than just my Publisher, but also someone I can talk to as my friend. For this author, the Koehler Books experience has been enlightening, fulfilling and educational—for me, the realization of a lifelong dream."
Steve Jam
Author, A Seventh Sense
Steve Jam
Author, A Seventh Sense
Larry Allen Lindsey
Larry Allen Lindsey
Author of Bones, Long Slow Target and Stump!
Larry Allen Lindsey
Author of Bones, Long Slow Target and Stump!
Rick Spees
Rick Spees
Author of Capitol Gains
Rick Spees
Author of Capitol Gains
Carla Damron
Carla Damron
Author of The Orchid Tattoo
Carla Damron
Author of The Orchid Tattoo
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