We're only 14 but teachers and parents think the book has very good potential. It is actually a series of books about manners, but in a fun way. How can we go about submitting them so that they'll actually be looked at?

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Hi im the friend lol ya so seriously if you have any ideas about how we can get this published it be MUCH apreciated

Now that the book is finished, you could go to the library or bookstore and look at children's books. Find some books that are similar in reading age and illustration style that matches what you want to do with your book. Make a list of the publishers' names. Go to the reference section of the library and find a book called "Writers Market 2007." Look up those publishers you found at the library or bookstore and copy the contact information for each one. Follow the instructions for each publisher, and send your manuscript and a cover letter to all the publishers on your list. It's quite likely that many publishers will send you a rejection letter, because the chance of having a book accepted is pretty small. But don't give up. Find more children's book publishers and send to them as well. Don't give up! BTW, you could ask a question on Yahoo about finding a literary agent. An agent can be very helpful.

OK, forget the opinion of your parents. Your parents think everything you do is wonderful. Their opinion means nothing. Potential and Publishable are two different words. Potential means you've got the basics. Publishable means the book is ready to be sold to the masses. Unless your teachers are involved in the book industry (which I doubt), their encouragement of potential doesn't mean a lot either. At 14, you legally cannot enter into a contract with a business. Unless your parents are willing to help you submit to publishers, no publisher is going to consider you. And please don't talk about all the kids that get published. In each and every case of an underaged author, either the kid's parents were already connected to the industry in some way OR it was self-published by over-enthusiastic parents. While I think it is great that you have an interest in writing, PLEASE remember that at 14 (regardless of how you may feel otherwise) you still have a long way to go in understanding the craft. When I was 13, my friends and teachers all told me how great I was. It wasn't until years later that I went back and reread some of my old stories and realized how much I absolutely SUCKED. Your goal at this point in your life should be to hone your craft. Practice, practice, practice. Enter a few small writing contests that provide feedback. Get involved in your local writing community. Attend book fairs and talk with published authors. READ. Read everything you can get your hands on. Ask your parents for a subscription to Writer's Digest or The Writer for Christmas. Publishing is hard work. It requires a thick skin and patience. Your goal at this point should be to develop your voice as a writer, not waste time trying to get published before you even understand the craft.