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