Individuals

Domestic customers can order our books directly from our website by clicking the “Add to Cart” button on each book page. You can also order by calling (866) 935-2665 ext. 17 between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, or by printing out our order form and faxing it to (415) 543-3394. We also accept order forms by mail.

For more information on order processing and shipping policies, please see our Orders FAQ.

Our books are also available in bookstores everywhere. If our books are not in stock, you can ask the bookstore to place a special order for you. To find an independent bookseller near you, visit IndieBound.org.

Schools and Libraries

Please fax your purchase orders to (415) 543-3394. Our books are also available from many educational wholesalers. For a list of wholesalers, please contact our sales department at sales@childrensbookpress.org or (866) 935-2665 ext. 12.

RIF Programs

Children’s Book Press is an official RIF book supplier. Approved RIF programs are eligible for a 50% discount off the retail price. Please note that RIF will only pay up to $7 per book, so only paperbacks are eligible for the RIF discount, unless your program has unrestricted funding. Please be sure to include your RIF number with your order, and fax it to (415) 543-3394. Children’s Book Press does not have a RIF-specific order form, but you can download our current order form here. Shipping charges are additional. If you have questions about the RIF book ordering program, please visit the RIF website. 

Nonprofit, Corporate, or Special Sales

For discount policies and terms, please contact our sales department at sales@childrensbookpress.org or (866) 935-2665 ext. 12.

Trade Retailers and Wholesalers

Our books are distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West, a division of Perseus Books Group. For discount policies and terms, please contact PGW:

In the US
Publishers Group West
1700 Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: (800) 788-3123
Fax: (510) 528-3444
http://www.pgw.com

In Canada
Publishers Group Canada
559 College St. Unit 402
Toronto, Ontario M6G1A9
Canada
Phone: (416) 934-9900
Fax: (416) 934-1410
Toll Free: (800) 747-8147
http://pgcbooks.ca

Worldwide
Publishers Group West
841 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10003
Phone: (212) 614-7888
Fax: (212) 614-7866
http://www.pgw.com/home/worldwide.aspx

Orders FAQ

Methods of Payment

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. If paying by check, please contact us at (866) 935-2665 ext. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST to verify the total cost of your purchase, including tax and shipping. We do not accept check payments for online orders.

Order Processing, Shipping Methods, Delivery Times, and Charges

All orders will be processed and shipped no later than 3 days after receipt of order and payment. Larger orders may require additional time to process and pack for shipment.

Shipping charges are $6 for the first book, plus $1 each additional book. Orders are shipped via USPS Media Mail and may take 3-10 business days to be delivered depending on location. Expedited shipping methods such as FedEx and UPS Ground and Air service are available if needed, for an additional cost. To request a rush or overnight shipment, please contact us at (866) 935-2665 ext. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST to schedule this service and confirm expedited charges. Expedited shipping cannot be sent to P.O. Boxes.

Note: We will do everything possible to get books to you in a timely manner, however, Children’s Book Press is not responsible for transit times once orders have been shipped. Although there are rarely any problems, transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary by destination, particularly during peak periods. Please take this into consideration when placing your order.

Sales Tax

Only California residents will be charged sales tax. Sales tax is calculated based on your city and county rates.

International Shipping

We do not accept international orders at this time. Please contact one of our international distributors for more information on ordering books in your country.

Checking Order Status

Once you submit and pay for your order, you will automatically receive an email confirmation. You can call us at (866) 935-2665 ext. 17 between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST or email orders@childrensbookpress.org to check on the status of your order.

Return Policy and Exchanges

All sales are final except in cases of defective merchandise or vendor error. In the event that you receive incorrect or defective merchandise, please contact us immediately at (866) 935-2665, ext. 17.

Ordering Forthcoming or Out-of-Stock Titles

We currently do not accept orders on our website for books that are out of stock or not yet published. To inquire about expected availability, or if you would like to be notified when a title becomes available, please call us at (866) 935-2665 ext. 17 or email orders@childrensbookpress.org.