LEE & LOW BOOKS

Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States11-50 Employees

LEE & LOW BOOKS, based in New York, New York, is an independent, family-run publisher focused on children's and young adult literature with a multicultural orientation. Founded in 1991, it is the largest and most trusted multicultural children’s book publisher in the United States and has positioned itself as a leader in representation within the industry since its inception.

The company publishes under multiple imprints, including Bebop Books, Children's Book Press, Cinco Puntos Press, Shen's Books, Tu Books, and the Lee & Low imprint, with a catalog spanning picture books, early readers, middle grade, and young adult titles, including bilingual and Spanish-language options. It uses its status as a certified 100% Minority Owned Business Enterprise to pursue equity in publishing, supported by ongoing diversity work and writing contests for unpublished writers who are people of color or Indigenous/Native. Recent developments include collaborations with The Asia Foundation on a decodable books line and related launches in 2026.

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