Daffydowndilly Press A project of Kelsay Books (see other related projects). About We publish rhyming poetry for children, written by adults. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 14% of publishers always charge fees.) The fee is USD $20 (above average for publishers that charge). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Children, Middle grades.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Light FantasyLengths: Poetry Chapbook: 30 - 45 pages.Poetry Forms:Formal verse, Free verse, Light verse, Metrical, Rhyming.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + < 15% royalties No monetary advance. < 15% royalties. Details: 12% royalties on retail sales.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @BooksKelsay Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Daffydowndilly Press Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlabaster Leaves Publishing Charges fees for all submissionsAldrich Press Charges fees for all submissionsKelsay Books Metrical Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsKelsay Books Women's Poetry Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsKelsay Books Young Poets' Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsLove Affairs at the Villa Nelle CLOSEDThe Orchards Poetry JournalThe Victorian Violet Press Journal CLOSEDWhite Violet Press Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 10 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only