About Us

We are currently closed to submissions.

We publish picture books through middle grade novels. We are interested in a variety of books that kids can relate to. We will consider stories featuring talking animals, folktales, and more.

About the Owner

Bekezela Broscius is the owner of Gum Tree Publishing. She was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University, and she lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and son.  She founded Gum Tree Publishing because she believes there are wonderful stories out there yet to be discovered.