Fontaine publishing group is australia s most highly rated book publishing services firm. His story reflects a world changing at a frantic pace. Getting published children penguin books australia. Submitting a childrens manuscript to penguin random house. A guide for firsttime authors in the early 1990s, julia donaldson a former busker and wife of a university lecturer was approached by a publisher who wanted to adapt. Updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. We can help you with all your publishing requirements a from 100 copies to 100,000 copies. Our chapter began one sunny day in 2002 when a handful of childrens book creators gathered for a picnic on the grass at the fremantle arts centre. We design individual characters or the entire book from start to finish, including the artwork, page layout, text and. The book printing company specialises in short run digital book printing for self publishers. Founded in 1976, fremantle press is a notforprofit team of publishers looking to encourage local authors in the western australia region. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales.
In the author area you can discover what some of your favourite authors got up to as children, what makes. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and nonfiction. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. We strive to supply our clients with the highest quality books at all times. You can get a peek into the sorts of stories and characters we look for at wombat books with our suggestions at the bottom of the page. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us.
Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher. Westbooks began as a childrens book supplier so we know all about books for children and young adults. I have compiled a list of canadian childrens book publishers here as a goto resource for anyone wanted to pitch, query, andor submit a manuscript to a canadian publisher aside.
Fremantle press welcomes unsolicited manuscripts from authors of western australian origin or whose main place of residence is western australia. Walker wednesday is currently closed, watch this space for further news. Walker books has a reputation for working with the most talented authors from around the world. This is to do with the size of paper and of printing presses. Koala books, an imprint of scholastic australia, has announced a rare and exciting opportunity for picture book authors and illustrators the picture book festival of potential. Based in broome, western australia, we publish aboriginal and torres strait islander authors. Nigel shares key insights and tips to help you create your next childrens picture book ed. Our childrens books are wellloved by parents and children alike. Based in broome, western australia, we publish aboriginal and torres strait islander authors, artists and illustrators from all over australia. The australian council for educational research acer is one of the world s leading educational research centres, committed to creating and distributing researchbased knowledge, products and services to improve learning across the lifespan in both formal and informal settings.
One of the top children s publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years. With dedicated sales consultants, westbooks offers a complete range of services for schools and is the only wa school supplier to offer shelf ready services. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a children s publishing division. Perth, western australia, est 1982 print and online publisher of travel directories, catalogues, maps, calendars, reference books and periodicals.
A charming childrens book for 57 yearolds and for families with sick pets or. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. The australian publishers association is the peak body for australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Work by non western australian authors will be considered when the subject matter has a strong western. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. The cbca presents annual awards to books of literary merit, for outstanding contribution to australian children s literature. Calling all young aspiring story book authors and illustrators the childrens book council of australia cbca wa branch is still. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. 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. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book.
If you are a children s writer, you need the correct publisher for it. The cya all stars conference is for new and established writers and illustrators, of all genres, and a space that brings together learning the craft of writing, illustrating, publishing and beyond. Oct 27, 2014 when i published my first book boredom busters, i did extensive research into who in canada publishes childrens books. We accept manuscripts in the genres of nonfiction, fiction and narrative nonfiction, poetry, and books for children and young adults.
We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks. University of queensland press uqp windy hollow books. We are an author service provider who work with authors according to their publishing needs. We have put together a list of 21 top australian children s book publishers accepting submissions currently. Vivid publishing acn 124 367 086 abn 91516 588 690 p. Writing childrens books successfully by nigel gray self. We help prepare your book for publishing on amazon, apple books and more. Self publish australia book printing specialists book. We have stores in accessible retail locations across australia where customers can buy books, stationery, music, dvds. We will be opening our picture book submissions again in 2020. With dedicated sales consultants, westbooks offers a complete range of services for schools and is. Established in 1945, the children s book council of australia cbca is a notforprofit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young australians. Please visit macmillan education or palgrave australia for information about educational or academic submissions.
Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. When i worked inhouse at pan macmillan australia during the late 20th century, unsolicited manuscripts could be found in large piles under editors feet or in an unlucky juniors office. Aboriginal owned and led, we are guided by strong cultural principles and a passion for. 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. The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. As a selfpublished author, finding the right book distributors can be overwhelming. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. The australian council for educational research acer is one of the worlds leading educational research centres, committed to creating and distributing researchbased. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. We design individual characters or the entire book from start to finish, including the artwork, page layout, text and fonts.
This is the story of a group of young australians including a 16 year old grace bussell, who help to save the lives of the passengers and crew of the georgette which beached itself on the coast on western australia. It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list. The society of children s book writers and illustrators is the international professional organisation for writers and illustrators of children s literature since 1971. Dymocks buy books online from australias leading book. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys. Because magabala is one of the largest publishers of childrens books by and for indigenous people, its illustrators are as important as their authors. To submit a manuscript to avon impulse or harperlegend, please read the information below. Kimberley region of western australia, magabala increasingly publishes manuscripts sourced from throughout australia. Magabala books is australias leading indigenous publishing house. The childrens publishing industry in australia is a competitive and. Weve put together a list of the latest ways to get involved with your local authors, booksellers or publishers.
Submissions guidelines prepare the first 100 pages 50 pages for a childrens book of your manuscript, double spaced, and a synopsis maximum 300 words as separate word or pdf documents, ensuring they are clearly labelled with. A guide for firsttime authors in the early 1990s, julia donaldson a former busker and wife of a university lecturer was approached by a publisher who wanted to adapt one of her songs for the bbc. We pay attention to detail and never use shortcuts or expect our clients to accept a poor quality product. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Work by nonwestern australian authors will be considered when the subject. We publish childrens fiction with pages filled with readable and. Mar 12, 2019 when i worked inhouse at pan macmillan australia during the late 20th century, unsolicited manuscripts could be found in large piles under editors feet or in an unlucky juniors office. They were fulllength printouts, mailed in by aspiring authors, and they seldom received attention. Freemantle press only publish authors of western australian origin or stories with strong wa content. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited.
Fontaine publishing group is australias most highly rated book publishing services firm. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan slater. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Pickawoowoo represents the future of book publishing today. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. We have stores in accessible retail locations across australia where customers can buy books, stationery, music, dvds, bluray disks and games with the help of our experienced booksellers. Wombat books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years.
Magabala books is australia s leading indigenous publishing house. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Submissions guidelines prepare the first 100 pages 50 pages for a childrens book of. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks, howto, selfimprovement and business titles, full colour childrens books right through to premium coffeetable hardcover books. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. We create stunning images for childrens books and picture books. A book division of text media, text publishing was launched in 1990. Apply to public relations assistant, editorial assistant, administrative assistant and more. Box 948, fremantle western australia 6959 phone 08 9467 4143 facsimile 08 6210 1161. Nigel shares key insights and tips to help you create your next children s picture book ed. Broken into chapters, it chronicles the events that took place. The australian council for educational research acer is one of the worlds leading educational research centres, committed to creating and distributing researchbased knowledge, products and services to improve learning across the lifespan in both formal and informal settings. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
Walker books australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the bestselling my dad thinks hes funny, with an all new title in the series. Writing childrens books successfully by nigel gray. Omnibus a division of scholastic parragon publishing. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club.
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. Focusing on local authors having stories about the regional culture, place and history for children and young adults, they will read stories by non western. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
It is possible to have a smaller book for very young children, but it will always be in multiples of four pages. Dymocks has been helping australians buy the perfect book for over 141 years. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. This book places on record the absorbing stories of this remarkable family whose contribution to so much of the history of dunsborough now goes unnoticed. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. 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. If you are directing your submission to one of our publishers in particular, please specify this in. Work by non western australian authors will be considered when the subject matter has a strong western australian focus. The author, errol seymour, is a great grandson of william frederick seymour. Today, we have almost 200 members across western australia and the northern territory. Major publisher accepting picture book submissions.