Npierre the penguin children's books submissions australia

The penguin literary prize 2019 is now open for submissions. You will find the most frequently asked questions regarding our books, our authors. John boyne, author of the boy in the striped pyjamas. Starfish bay childrens books is an imprint of starfish bay publishing pty ltd, which is an independent publishing house located in adelaide, australia. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. They accept unsolicited picture book submissions from 1st april to 30th nov 2019. Dial books dutton childrens firebird frederick warne. Gripping and unpredictable, with a hero you wont forget. Justin ractliffe, publishing director of prh australia, at penguin random house we champion emerging voices. Getting published children penguin books australia. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. From a nsw zoo to a victorian lighthouse, or an outback sheep farm in wa to a beach in qld, this junior fiction series celebrates stories about children living in unique places in every state in australia.

Submissions will be for board books, picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult novels. We have two exciting imprints that are acquiring now. Daw accepts unsolicited submissions of science fiction and fantasy novels. 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. Penguin random house llc does not accept unsolicited submissions. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Penguin random house childrens books dating from the 1800s and with over 70 nobel prize laureates, penguin random house is a cultural institution. We have therefore taken the difficult decision to close our submissions pages until further notice. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. One of the top childrens publishers in australia and new zealand, walker books has been in business for 20 years.

We cannot consider short stories, short story collections. Welcome to the penguin frequently asked questions page. 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. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30. If you would like your manuscript to be considered please follow the guidelines below. We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently.

At penguin random house australia were excited to read new work from australian authors. We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. I work for a media outlet interested in covering a penguin book. Penguin random house adult penguin books australia. If your manuscript will engage and excite young readers, wed love to see it. If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it. Manuscripts submitted outside this time may not be read. Meet eve in the outback raewyn caisley, karen blair. Aussie kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 68 years.

Committed to publishing great books, connecting readers and authors globally, and spreading the love of reading. The penguin literary prize 2019 australian writers. Diary of a wimpy kid bk12 book 12 in the phenomenal, bestselling diary of a wimpy kid series by jeff kinney. Soon continues the incredibly moving story of felix.