Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. The famous publisher with offices in sydney and melbourne prints a list of topics like fiction, nonfiction, crime, children s books, romance, thriller and romance. Harlequin books submissions if you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian stories for adults, we would love to hear from you. Annmarie finn is an illustrator and author of children s books. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, selfhelp, screenplays or academic submissions. Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and cando creativity and transforms them into media that have vibrant markets and international potential. Submit your picture book, junior or middlegrade fiction, ya or childrens non fiction. We understand how difficult it can be for new writers to get their work in front of. They are based out of atlanta, georgia, and specialize in publishing childrens books. Big sky publishing is currently accepting fully complete manuscripts that are a good fit with our requirements and meet our submission guidelines we publish nonfiction adult titles and are. The bestselling alex rider series celebrates 20th anniversary with a brand new tv series. Our childrens books smack the big issues headon, wrapping lifes harsh realities in a coating of fun and frivolity.
She lives in brisbane with her two young boys who inspire new stories and ideas every day. Immedium publishes innovative, influential, and insightful books and collaborates with creators who have the same goals. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. We understand how difficult it can be for new writers to get their work in front of publishers, we are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts to help emerging writers for children and young adults. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options.
Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. We are also happy to help established authors publish further works. As we mainly work on the design, layout, publishing and distribution of books, we do not provide the ongoing individual author marketing and promotional services that larger publishers may offer. Redback publishing currently publish around 50 books per year, many of these from established authors and illustrators. Walker books australia has been bringing the best of childrens publishing to australian children for over 20 years and is recognised as a market leader in quality childrens books, publishing awardwinning. Annmarie finn is an illustrator and author of childrens books. We will update this page when we open again for fiction submissions. Unlike us and uk publishing houses, australian publishers suffer from a. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your proposal on the telephone between 09. Please note that we are reading for the text prize until the end of april. Submission guidelines submissions hachette australia. Hachette children s hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and only accept unsolicited submissions from australian or new zealand residents.
Tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Brolly books are an independent australian childrens publisher. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Text is broadly interested in publishing fiction and nonfiction, including upper primary and young adult. Find out how to submit your children or young adult manuscript. Usually a larger format, 32page planned in double paged spreads book with an illustrations and text with a word count of about 600. Little steps is currently on the lookout for new and amazing childrens books to publish in 2019.
The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. Accordingly, we only consider proposals for books of this nature. All submissions should be accompanied by a short biography, a note specifying whether the manuscript is a picture book, junior fiction, middlegrade or young adult novel, and your contact details. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. To submit a manuscript to avon impulse or harperlegend, please read the information below. We will reply to you within 6 10 weeks if we would like to offer you a publishing agreement. Walker books australia has been bringing the best of childrens publishing to australian children for over 20 years and is recognised as a market leader in quality childrens books, publishing awardwinning authors and illustrators. Although the childrens book council of australia offers encouragement to published. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and. Submit your work austin macauley publishers uk books. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Also we are not looking for any titles that have been previously selfpublished or have been made available online for free. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to.
Penguin books australia, camberwell, vic, australia is just one of over 20,000 publishing company profiles in our database. May 17, 2014 flying eye is an imprint of nobrow books. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. We are not looking for science fictionfantasy, horror, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, screenplays or academic works, and will not consider any submissions within these genres. We are currently closed to new fiction submissions.
They require a synopsis, full manuscript, biography and cover letter to be emailed. Playsscripts, poetry except childrens stories written in verse, educational text books, or unagented submissions from outside australia, new zealand or oceania unless the author has a connection to the region such as citizenship or residency. Resist the temptation to call because well only discuss. All other submissions are open from 1 february to 30 november. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand we are not looking for science fictionfantasy, horror, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, screenplays or.
You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Ethically produced, lovingly crafted, shipped worldwide. If you are directing your submission to one of our publishers in particular, please. Please submit only one manuscript per category at a time. Hachette australia accepts work from australian or new zealand residents.
Flying eye accepts submissions for picture books that are 24 pages or 32 pages long story with a word count 500 words max for picture books. Publishersglobal is a free online information service for publishers and publishing service providers. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30 november. She started her career in the uk, but migrated to warmer climates in 2007 and is now a happy australian and proud owner of the mad hatters bookshop in manly, queensland. Educational publishers produce books for the school market, both in australia and. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. They publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. If your manuscript will engage and excite young readers, wed love to see it.
We have two exciting imprints that are acquiring now. One of our publishing advisors will be happy to discuss your. Penguin books australia, camberwell, vic, australia is just one of over 20,000 publishing company. If you require this kind of guidance submit your work to a manuscript. Walker books usually accepts unsolicited submissions of middle grade and young adult. If you think that era publications may be suitable for your work and you. Penguin books australia is listed in the directory of publishers of australia. Harlequin books submissions harpercollins australia. Big sky publishing is currently accepting fully complete manuscripts that are a good fit with our requirements and meet our submission guidelines we publish nonfiction adult titles and are currently welcoming manuscripts in the following genres. We cannot recommend specific agents for your work but a directory of agents is one section of literary market place, a reference work.
Ethicool is an australian publisher of childrens books that are focussed on environmental, social, and political issues. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. We serve audiences who appreciate originality, skill, and a. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from. For childrens nonfiction submissions we will accept pitches for books of up to 90 pages. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens. We carefully consider all submissions, but because of the high volume we receive, we cannot give individual feedback or editorial guidance. Omnibus a division of scholastic parragon publishing. Assistance about writing and publishing can be obtained from writers centres and. We are always looking for new illustrators to work with. If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it.
They only accept unsolicited submissions on the first monday of every month called the manuscript monday. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few. Peachtree publishers is a wellrespected independent publisher with good distribution. Walker wednesday is currently closed, watch this space for further news. Jun 26, 2017 but they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic.
Childrens book publishers in australia ethicool books. Pegasus publishers submit online see our covid19 statement here. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. Some writers and illustrators may wish to work together before approaching a. Home to the next generation of talented australian writers, pantera press is proudly all about great storytelling. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work. We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan slater. Our children s books smack the big issues headon, wrapping life s harsh realities in a coating of fun and frivolity. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. We are passionate about producing books with authentic teen voices that create and validate the teen.
If you have a strong commercial work of fiction, memoir or nonfiction australian stories for adults, we would love to hear from you. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Getting published for authors and illustrators cbca. Getting published children penguin books australia. But they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. Sep 05, 2018 hachette australia accepts work from australian or new zealand residents. Most suitable for 47 years, although some might cover 09 years. They do not accept science fictionfantasy, illustrated childrens books, illustrated books, cookbooks, poetry, self. University of queensland press uqp windy hollow books. Submissions to blossom spring publishing are confidential.
Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Book publishers of australia list of book publishing. For your work to stand alongside others seeking a publishing contract. This abbotsford based publisher is slowly emerging as one of australias intriguing and successful childrens publishers. Our passion is publishing books readers rave about by discovering, launching and. Sourcebooks fire is dedicated to publishing quality, breakout fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. We are passionate about producing books with authentic teen voices that create and validate the teen experience in all of its diversity, whether its heartwrenching romance, laughoutloud humor, intense and issuedriven drama, haunting mystery, thrilling suspense, or heartpounding.
Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and cando creativity and. As we mainly work on the design, layout, publishing. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Working title press harper collins, x, not accepting unsolicited fiction. Submitting to a childrens book publisher is much the same as submitting to. Fill out the contact form below or send us an email to email protected to get in touch with us about getting your childrens books published.
Check their website for current submission details. Submit your picture book, junior or middlegrade fiction, ya or childrens nonfiction. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. Please note that, at present, we do not accept poetry, plays, young adult fiction, individual short stories, or childrens picture books for scribble see the scribble site for their submission window. Please note that, at present, we do not accept poetry, plays, young adult fiction, individual short stories, or childrens. Walker books australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the bestselling my dad thinks hes funny, with an all new title in the series.
Walker books australia is the leading childrens publisher in australia and new zealand. Submissions guidelines prepare the first 100 pages 50 pages for a childrens book of. Please visit macmillan education or palgrave australia for information about educational or academic submissions. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. Whether the work is out on submission with agents or other publishers. Affirm press welcomes submissions from authors and agents. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books.
We suggest that prospective authors and illustrators submit their manuscripts through a professional literary agent. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission process. Hachette australia accepts work from australian or new zealand. Generally dont work with agents, if they like an author will work for a long time with them. Fill out the contact form below or send us an email to email protected to get in touch with us about getting your childrens.
We will respond to submissions as quickly as we can but the process will take longer during this judging period. Starfish bay childrens books is an imprint of starfish bay publishing pty ltd, which is an independent publishing house located in adelaide, australia. Publishing childrens and young adult books writing nsw. We are generally interested in literary fiction and serious nonfiction. They are based out of atlanta, georgia, and specialize in publishing childrens books, young adult books, selfhelp titles for parents and educators, and guides to the american south. Playsscripts, poetry except childrens stories written in verse, educational text books, or unagented submissions from outside australia, new zealand or oceania unless the author has a connection to.