Kidswith USA
About
Self-styled as an independent children’s book publisher, Kidswith USA operates at the corner of 5 Union Square W #1351, where Union Square’s north-west edge meets Greenwich Village’s retail groove. Operating from a mid-block suite, the list spans picture books through early chapter series, titles vetted for how well they read aloud to a lap-bound audience. The imprint tends to favor strong, simple art paired with narrative hooks that survive repeat reads—without leaning on flashy marketing tropes.
The phone rings straight to the editorial desk at (212) 201-9288; first-time authors often call after hearing of recent launches on the store shelves of neighborhood indie shops. Submissions arrive as email attachments rather than physical slush piles. The catalog mixes original stories by New York writers with niche translations of European and East Asian folktales recast for U.S. readers. Work-for-hire adaptations of popular animated characters also sit on the list.
To swing by the office in person, plug 5 Union Square W #1351 into a map or follow the walking directions at https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x6361e38bc3df78a5:0xc8fc879f0f36f9b2. Once you’re hoofing it past the food carts, keep your eyes peeled for the building’s oxidized-green awnings.
