Updated October 8th, 2026
Flux is an imprint of North Star Editions that publishes exclusively young adult fiction. Their motto is “Where Young Adult is a Point of View, not a Reading Level”. Most of the books they publish focus on the older end of the young adult market. They are established, have good distribution, and have published many books that have sold well. They value diversity and inclusion.
This is what they say they are seeking to acquire:
- Standalone titles, rather than duologies or series
- Edgy, genre-bending stories (send us your sci-fi horror or your fantasy mysteries!)
- Stories that combine a killer premise with social commentary
- Stories that might appeal to reluctant readers: fast-paced storytelling, high-interest premise, cliff-hangers, etc.
- Stories that address difficult and/or weighty topics in age-appropriate, compassionate, and thoughtful ways
- Psychological thrillers that verge on horror or speculative suspense
- Horror that leans toward the uncanny or unsettling rather than toward monsters or gore, and/or horror that stands in for the character’s emotional arc
- Historical fiction that highlights diverse voices and underrepresented or excluded experiences
- Protagonists who encounter (or are) positive models of masculinity
- Voice-y narrators with very specific worldviews, opinions, and tones/slants (could be humorous, snarky, poetic, etc.). We tend to prefer first-person POV.
- Romance as a subplot (especially slow-burn!), not as the primary focus
- Found families and strong friendships / platonic love stories
They recently switched over to using Query Manager for all submissions. They have additional guidelines on their query letter, as well as a form you need to fill out when submitting. The form includes questions about comparable books, as well as space for a synopsis and a query letter.
They ask that you attach the first fifty pages of your book when submitting.
By reviewing their recent releases it is easy to figure out what kind of work they publish.
To learn more visit their website here.
