Although the childrens book council of australia offers encouragement to. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks, howto, selfimprovement and business titles, full colour childrens. We pay attention to detail and never use shortcuts or expect our clients to accept a poor quality product. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Life goes ona dear friend becomes a husband, a new home is built, a son is born. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. Getting published children penguin books australia. Creative kids tales is a valuable addition to australias burgeoning childrens book market. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Childrens books australias largest bookstore dymocks. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of australia.
We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys. Australian publishing companies in the city of melbourne, australia. For example, penguin australia encourages childrens authors to submit.
Windy hollow books is an independent publisher of children s books based in melbourne. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a children s publishing division. Some have an extensive publishing program, others only publish two or three titles a year but between them they put out some of the most interesting and exactingly edited and designed books in their fields. The devastating fires in victoria on black saturday, 7 february 2009, destroyed over 2,000 homes and killed 173 people.
Robyn opie is the author of more than 80 published childrens books. Tania mccartney the thing i like about the creative kids tales website is that the authors come across as real people who face the same problems that beginning writers do and that theres plenty of practical advice. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. In 1999, she wrote and illustrated her first picture book, baby bear goes to. Hybrid publishers, a small and independent publisher based in melbourne, australia, publishes highquality books covering a broad range of titles by well known and new authors. Harper highlights be the first to find out about special offers, competitions and new release titles. Walker wednesday is currently closed, watch this space for further news.
Our publishers are from europe, asia, australia and the usa. Have a look at our full online catalogue of specialised childrens book illustrators, youll be sure to find one that suits you. Established in 1945, the childrens book council of australia cbca is a notforprofit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young australians. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Lorraine orman lorraine has worn many hats, most of them relating to childrens books. Top 35 australian book blogs and websites in 2020 book. We design individual characters or the entire book from start to finish, including the artwork, page layout, text and fonts. Assistance about writing and publishing can be obtained from writers centres and. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. Children s 854443 nonfiction 646700 children s fiction 307718 picture books 34510 dispatches next business day 8662 usually dispatches in 45 days 61406 usually dispatches in 57 days 623186 usually dispatches in 514 days 16670 for immediate download 101998 preorder 12350 format clear all filters. Echo is a part of bonnier publishing australia and is situated in richmond, victoria.
Scribe publications is a publishing house with offices in melbourne and london. Sign up to the childrens bookshelf newsletter at publishers weekly to stay. We can create a unique look and feel for your ebook that renders properly across a variety of ereaders and mobile devices, preserving an excellent experience no matter what your readers use. Our aim is to publish high quality, literary books for children so that they have wonderful reading experiences. Hachette australia is a team of expert publishers and passionate readers dedicated to discovering and supporting talented writers and working with them to craft exceptional stories. The bestselling alex rider series celebrates 20th anniversary with a brand new tv series. Formed upon the foundation provided by its sister company five mile, a childrens book publisher, echo expanded in 2015 to include new genres such as crime fiction. In midmarch 2020, kids own publishing presented the first dedicated childrens and families activity at the 6th ngv melbourne art book fair. At little steps, we represent a number of extraordinarily talented australian and international illustrators. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. Third, if an agent wants to look at your writing, they will generally ask you to send in an initial submission by email or post, according to their guidelines. Ella and the ocean is a very australian story of drought and renewal, of family, imagination and the power of hope. As an independent boutique publisher, we love to find those unique stories that connect us all.
Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. Windy hollow books books for kids australia books au. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to. The conference aims to connect childrens literary creators with australias leading childrens book publishers. Have a look at our full online catalogue of specialised childrens book illustrators, youll be sure to find one that. Hybrid publishers an independent australian publisher. The book printing company specialises in short run digital book printing for self publishers.
Hybrid publishers, based in melbourne, australia, publishes high quality books covering a broad range of titles by well known and new authors, including business and legal texts, books on personal development and health, history, memoirs, judaica, stories of indigenous australia and a small amount of fiction. They usually do not want to see the whole work at first. 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. Walker books australia is the leading childrens publisher in australia and new zealand. We help prepare your book for publishing on amazon, apple books and more. Hybrid publishers, based in melbourne, australia, publishes high quality books covering a broad range of titles by well known and new authors, including business and legal texts, books on personal.
As always, we have a keen focus on illustration, and. Kids own art books built on the success of the immersive program developed at their home base the abbotsford convent the grand imaginarium and brought together children, adults and. They also wont accept any manuscripts in the childrens fiction. Childrens publishers directory of australia list of. Self publish australia book printing specialists book. Georgie donaghey has created a priceless promotional and networking station that allows new authors to not only share their work, but gain the courage and nous to take their work to a whole new level. Windy hollow books is an independent publisher of childrens books based in melbourne. Making jams and chutneys is her therapy, and each year around the 7th of february, friends and family gather. Publishers by subjects children s 899 art 809 business 776 fiction 662 education 582 list of all subjects. We create stunning images for childrens books and picture books.
Pan macmillan australia title, please enquire through this short request form for permissions. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. 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.
We publish childrens fiction with pages filled with readable and. Pan macmillan uk title, please visit their website to find the appropriate contact. In this article, i share a list of the best book publishers in australia and new. Bonnier publishing australia it looks like this publisher is entering or has entered. Getting published for authors and illustrators cbca. Bob graham is a kate greenawaywinning authorillustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed childrens picture books including. Welcome to the official website for the annual kidlitvic conference held in melbourne. Wombat books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years. Playsscripts, poetry except children s 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.
Hinkler is an independent australian publisher specialising in unique books, toys, and gifts for children and adults hinkler books. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. A list of australian childrens publishers that currently accept unsolicited. Remove australia filter to see all childrens publishers directory. Some have an extensive publishing program, others only publish two or three titles a year but between them they put out some of the most. Walker books australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the bestselling my dad thinks hes funny, with an all new title in the series. After her return to melbourne in 1996, as the mother of two young children, lorette developed a keen interest in childrens books. Kids own art books built on the success of the immersive.
If your manuscript will engage and excite young readers, wed love to see it. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Childrens 854443 nonfiction 646700 childrens fiction 307718 picture books 34510 dispatches next business day 8662 usually dispatches in 45 days 61406 usually dispatches in 57 days. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. As the name suggests, hybrid publishes a broad range of titles including business and legal texts, books on personal development and health, history, memoirs, judaica. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. How to publish a childrens book in 6 simple steps reedsy blog. 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. Childrens book council of australia annual book awards.
Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30. Green hill selfpublishing helps authors and editors in melbourne create their own books as print on demand or ebooks. Macmillan us title, please contact st martins press. In 1999, she wrote and illustrated her first picture book, baby bear goes to the zoo which won her the crichton award for illustration. We strive to supply our clients with the highest quality books at all times. Each publisher has a unique vision and style, but they all fit together to make a coherent range of books. Publishers of melbourne walking tours of melbourne. The australian publishers association is the peak body for australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Childrens publishers directory of australia listing 1 to 10 of 26 childrens publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 3 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under childrens publishers. Starfish bay childrens books is an imprint of starfish bay publishing pty ltd, which is an independent publishing house located in adelaide, australia. Our aim is to publish high quality, literary books for children so. Writers of fiction, commercial fiction, childrens books, young adult fiction and.
Books for kids australia books au windy hollow books. Here, were always on the lookout for the next story to be shared. Brolly books is an independent australian publisher specialising in superbly illustrated and innovative children s picture books, novelty books and board books. We publish childrens fiction with pages filled with readable and loveable characters. A delightful australian alphabet that travels the country. Sep 05, 2018 penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. With offices in sydney and melbourne, they publish 250 titles annually.