Visit our website to learn more on our submissions. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens. For a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from. Get published ek books submissions ek books online. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint of avon books. But below you will find links to the submission pages of each company. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Be sure to visit their websites for further details. Wombat books australian book publisher of children s books that you will want to share and love. You check them first to see if they are currently open to receiving new manuscripts. Submissions are currently closed our publishing schedule for 2019 and 2020 is now full so we wont be accepting any manuscripts or artwork until at least 2021. 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. Our motto is books with heart on issues that matter. Redback publishing currently publish around 50 books per year, many of these from established authors and illustrators. Publishers by subjects childrens 897 art 807 business 774 fiction 661 education 581. Currently, they accept unsolicited manuscripts only in the nonfiction. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan. About scribble awardwinning picture books for kids. For the full dummy with text and sketches or sample art, we prefer a link rather than a large attached file.
Redbank publishing is currently only considering picture book manuscripts that are submitted. 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 are passionate about producing books with authentic teen voices that create and validate the teen. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Affirm press welcomes submissions from authors and agents. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards.
Each month our goal is to build an exciting list of fresh, exciting voices, which means were always looking for new talent. We understand how difficult it can be for new writers to get their. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and childrens book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Our criteria is simple, if there is a fantastic bedtime, nap time or kid time story to be shared, we want to know about it. Publishers want to select the illustrators for the books they publish. We are looking for something unique that has not been done before, an interesting story that captures a moment with a timeless feel. If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it. Our dynamic creative team currently publishes between 12 and 24 titles each year.
The picture book publishing industry is tight, with too many authors and few publishers willing to risk an unknown writer. 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. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. We will be opening our picture book submissions again in 2020. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. With offices in london, sydney and auckland new holland publishers is setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, nonfiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history and gardening, sport, travel, biographies, true crime, selfhelp and reference to bold substantial coffee table books featuring the most dynamic fullcolor illustrations. Please submit only one manuscript per category at a time. Check their website for current submission details. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to.
We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. Most suitable for 47 years, although some might cover 09 years. One of the top childrens publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years. We are no longer accepting submissions outside of manuscript monday. The big list of australian picture book publishers tyswan slater. We will not accept any hard copy submissions and will not accept any responsibility for.
Hachette children s hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and only accept unsolicited submissions from australian or new zealand residents. Publish picture books, middle grade and ya fiction. Submissions department austin macauley publishers ltd. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their status with respect to accepting unsolicited childrens.
Thats our list of 21 top book publishers in australia accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Thanks for checking out our comprehensive publisher listing. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30 november. At wacky bee were concentrating on books for 312 year olds with our list falling into three sections picture books for 36 year olds, early readers for 47 year olds and middle grade fiction for 812 year olds. Australian childrens books submissions wombat books. Please note that wombat books only accepts manuscripts submitted digitally. Bonnier publishing australia it looks like this publisher is. It is easy to get rejected due to a technical mistake like not knowing the word limit or genre they prefer. We publish childrens books aimed primarily at kids aged 4 to 8. We have lots more to offer here at creative kids tales, so why not take a look around our site.
Some publishers only accept submissions only during specific periods of the year. Starfish bay childrens books is an imprint of starfish bay publishing pty ltd, which is an independent publishing house located in adelaide, australia. March 23, 2018 by shikha pandey 2 comments australian childrens book publishers. Sep 05, 2018 for a list of 150 publishers that accept submissions directly from writers, no agent required, see publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. We are currently closed to new fiction submissions. We are committed to finding and developing new talent, whether you are a writer or an illustrator. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts rafal. Submissions are now closed we look forward to receiving your work in june due to the volume of submissions we receive, in order to give proper consideration to every writer curtis brown now. Literary agents should continue to submit directly to our publishers. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions.
This small but explosive team has published australias bestsellers in the childrens and young adult genres. So i have compiled a reasonably extensive list of australian publishers and their. 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. Book publishers of australia listing 1 to 10 of 49 book publishers listed in the australian publishers directories. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and. As a writer sending your manuscript, it is imperative you do your research and know what the publisher accepts. The friday pitch allows for writers of all genres to have their work considered by one of our inhouse submission editors. They also have a wide array of books across the adult nonfiction and childrens genres. University of queensland press uqp windy hollow books. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions alys.
Wombat books australian book publisher of childrens books that you will want to share and love. The big list of australian picture book publishers. Submissions are now closed we look forward to receiving your work in june due to the volume of submissions we receive, in order to give proper consideration to every writer curtis brown now welcomes submissions for 2020 during the months of february, june, and october only. 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. Submissions our childrens book range starfish bay publishing. 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.
Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. 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. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Top 30 australian book publishers accepting manuscripts. Ek books submissions submit your childrens book looking for expert advice on publishing your book. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date. With offices in london, sydney and auckland new holland publishers is setting the benchmark for high quality on trend, nonfiction books across all categories including cooking and health, natural history.
Please visit macmillan education or palgrave australia for information about educational or academic submissions. Submissions bloomsbury spark is a oneofakind, global, digital imprint from bloomsbury publishing dedicated to publishing a wide array of exciting fiction ebooks to teen, ya and new adult readers. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky. Any hard copy submissions received will not be returned.
Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts. Launching in autumn 20 our outstanding list will feature multiple genres. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. As part of this search, we welcome submissions from fiction, nonfiction and children s book writers who are residents of australia or new zealand. Book submissions redback publishing currently publish around 50 books per year, many of these from established authors and illustrators. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. We no longer accept submissions through email and mail channels. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. To submit a manuscript to avon impulse or harperlegend, please read the information below. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents.
Manuscript monday is an initiative by which we accept electronic submissions between 10am and 4pm on the first monday of every month. 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. We will update this page when we open again for fiction submissions. We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. To read some of our bestselling titles of 2018 and 2019, purchase our bestseller starter pack for new children s picture book writers. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. 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. Usually a larger format, 32page planned in double paged spreads book with an illustrations and text with a word count of about 600.
If you are directing your submission to one of our publishers in particular, please specify. At wacky bee were concentrating on books for 312 year olds with our list falling into three sections. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Turner publishing is accepting submissions of manuscripts andor proposals. 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. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory.
Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. Hachette australia is one of australias largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. Submissions guidelines prepare the first 100 pages 50 pages for a childrens book of. Getting published children penguin books australia. Find out how to submit your children or young adult manuscript. Mar 23, 2018 if you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it.
They publish primary literacy books but are currently not accepting childrens books. Sourcebooks fire is dedicated to publishing quality, breakout fiction and nonfiction for young adults. 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. Hachette australia is one of australia s largest publishers and we are always looking for the opportunity to publish great stories. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Top 35 childrens book publishers in 2020 rafal reyzer. Book publishers of australia list of book publishing. Please place the text within the body of the email.
If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. Submitting a childrens manuscript to penguin random house. For art samples only, please see the illustrator instructions below. Cgc3301, 25 canada square canary wharf london, e14 5lq united kingdom. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Resist the temptation to call because well only discuss.