Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. 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. We strive to supply our clients with the highest quality books at all times. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of australia. Publishers of melbourne walking tours of melbourne.
We create stunning images for childrens books and picture books. Scribe publications is a publishing house with offices in melbourne and london. Brolly books is an independent australian publisher specialising in. We publish childrens fiction with pages filled with readable and. As always, we have a keen focus on illustration, and. 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. We publish childrens fiction with pages filled with readable and loveable characters. They usually do not want to see the whole work at first. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. 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. Childrens publishers directory of australia list of. 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.
Hybrid publishers an independent australian publisher. How to publish a childrens book in 6 simple steps reedsy blog. 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. Wombat books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years. Green hill selfpublishing helps authors and editors in melbourne create their own books as print on demand or ebooks. 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. Each publisher has a unique vision and style, but they all fit together to make a coherent range of books. Walker books australia is the leading childrens publisher in australia and new zealand.
Our publishers are from europe, asia, australia and the usa. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Windy hollow books is an independent publisher of childrens books based in melbourne. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Childrens book council of australia annual book awards. Getting published for authors and illustrators cbca. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30. A list of australian childrens publishers that currently accept unsolicited. Macmillan us title, please contact st martins press. 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. The conference aims to connect childrens literary creators with australias leading childrens book publishers. After her return to melbourne in 1996, as the mother of two young children, lorette developed a keen interest in childrens books. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Pan macmillan uk title, please visit their website to find the appropriate contact.
The bestselling alex rider series celebrates 20th anniversary with a brand new tv series. Robyn opie is the author of more than 80 published childrens books. The book printing company specialises in short run digital book printing for self publishers. Walker books australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the bestselling my dad thinks hes funny, with an all new title in the series. Making jams and chutneys is her therapy, and each year around the 7th of february, friends and family gather. Self publish australia book printing specialists book. Starfish bay childrens books is an imprint of starfish bay publishing pty ltd, which is an independent publishing house located in adelaide, australia. Sign up to the childrens bookshelf newsletter at publishers weekly to stay. In midmarch 2020, kids own publishing presented the first dedicated childrens and families activity at the 6th ngv melbourne art book fair. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. At little steps, we represent a number of extraordinarily talented australian and international illustrators. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys.
Remove australia filter to see all childrens publishers directory. Assistance about writing and publishing can be obtained from writers centres and. 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. Kids own art books built on the success of the immersive. Bob graham is a kate greenawaywinning authorillustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed childrens picture books including. Have a look at our full online catalogue of specialised childrens book illustrators, youll be sure to find one that. The australian publishers association is the peak body for australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Have a look at our full online catalogue of specialised childrens book illustrators, youll be sure to find one that suits you. Windy hollow books is an independent publisher of children s books based in melbourne. Books for kids australia books au windy hollow books. Our aim is to publish high quality, literary books for children so that they have wonderful reading experiences. Windy hollow books books for kids australia books au. In 1999, she wrote and illustrated her first picture book, baby bear goes to. 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.
We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. 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. We design individual characters or the entire book from start to finish, including the artwork, page layout, text and fonts. Childrens books australias largest bookstore dymocks. Pan macmillan australia title, please enquire through this short request form for permissions. Walker wednesday is currently closed, watch this space for further news. Brolly books is an independent australian publisher specialising in superbly illustrated and innovative children s picture books, novelty books and board 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. Top 35 australian book blogs and websites in 2020 book. Echo is a part of bonnier publishing australia and is situated in richmond, victoria.
It has companies in london, new york, sydney and delhi. Harper highlights be the first to find out about special offers, competitions and new release titles. 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. Hinkler is an independent australian publisher specialising in unique books, toys, and gifts for children and adults hinkler books. 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. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. Here, were always on the lookout for the next story to be shared. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. Although the childrens book council of australia offers encouragement to. 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. In this article, i share a list of the best book publishers in australia and new. Ella and the ocean is a very australian story of drought and renewal, of family, imagination and the power of hope. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited. Life goes ona dear friend becomes a husband, a new home is built, a son is born.
As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. 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. 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. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal.
Getting published children penguin books australia. Bonnier publishing australia it looks like this publisher is entering or has entered. Lorraine orman lorraine has worn many hats, most of them relating to childrens books. Vivid publishing, an imprint of fontaine press, is a proudly independent australian book publisher.
Publishers by subjects children s 899 art 809 business 776 fiction 662 education 582 list of all subjects. 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. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. As an independent boutique publisher, we love to find those unique stories that connect us all. 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 pay attention to detail and never use shortcuts or expect our clients to accept a poor quality product. Our aim is to publish high quality, literary books for children so. They also wont accept any manuscripts in the childrens fiction. Welcome to the official website for the annual kidlitvic conference held in melbourne. Tania mccartney the thing i like about the creative kids tales website is. Creative kids tales is a valuable addition to australias burgeoning childrens book market. For example, penguin australia encourages childrens authors to submit.
The devastating fires in victoria on black saturday, 7 february 2009, destroyed over 2,000 homes and killed 173 people. 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. We publish a wide variety of quality books by australian authors, from small readforpleasure paperbacks, howto, selfimprovement and business titles, full colour childrens. A delightful australian alphabet that travels the country. 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.