Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. We have therefore taken the difficult decision to close our submissions pages until further notice. At penguin random house australia were excited to read new work from australian authors. I work for a media outlet interested in covering a penguin book. Justin ractliffe, publishing director of prh australia, at penguin random house we champion emerging voices. Harlequin books submissions harpercollins australia.
If your manuscript will engage and excite young readers, wed love to see it. Penguin random house australia comprises an adult publishing division and a childrens publishing division. Please ensure you have read these guidelines prior to emailing your submission. Diary of a wimpy kid bk12 book 12 in the phenomenal, bestselling diary of a wimpy kid series by jeff kinney. At penguin random house australia we have an adult publishing division, and another dedicated to childrens books. We are unable to individually answer queries about submissions. The penguin literary prize 2019 is now open for submissions. If you are a childrens writer, you need the correct publisher for it. Getting published children penguin books australia. We cannot consider short stories, short story collections. Manuscripts submitted outside this time may not be read. We have two exciting imprints that are acquiring now. Submissions will be for board books, picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult novels. John boyne, author of the boy in the striped pyjamas.
Gripping and unpredictable, with a hero you wont forget. Meet eve in the outback raewyn caisley, karen blair. You will find the most frequently asked questions regarding our books, our authors. Penguin random house adult penguin books australia. Aussie kids is an exciting new series for emerging readers 68 years. The penguin literary prize 2019 australian writers. 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. If you would like your manuscript to be considered please follow the guidelines below.
Daw accepts unsolicited submissions of science fiction and fantasy novels. Penguin does not accept unsolicited submissions, proposals, manuscripts, illustrations, artwork, or submission queries at this time. Welcome to the penguin frequently asked questions page. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30. Dial books dutton childrens firebird frederick warne. We have put together a list of 21 top australian childrens book publishers accepting submissions currently. Committed to publishing great books, connecting readers and authors globally, and spreading the love of reading. 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. 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. Welcome to the penguin random house frequently asked questions page.
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