Manuscript submissions gecko press childrens books. We strongly recommend that writers visit the new zealand society of authors website for wideranging advice and. The company partnered with bloomsbury and orion publishing house to distribute their books in new zealand. The range includes dvds, cds and beautiful illustrated books which includes the lyrics and actions. A small independent publishing house with interest in nz fiction, childrens books, social justice, feminism, politics, local history, biography and autobiography, health, gardening and yachting. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts. And i love whiti hereakas legacy which won the young adult fiction award last year. Penguin random house is the worlds most global trade book publisher. Childrens publishing companies of new zealand publishersglobals list of new zealand publishing houses that publish childrens books, ebooks, magazines. New zealand publishing top 100 kiwi books scholastic. Starfish bay publishing is an independent childrens book publisher. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc te puni. Submissions open for 2020 new zealand book awards for children and young adults. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
The publishers association of new zealandte rau o takupu panz represents trade, educational, scholarly and digital publishers across aotearoa new zealand. Mary egan publishing offers a complete publishing package from start to finish and can manage your entire project, from writing, editing, proofreading, design and printing to. Cengage learning new zealand provider of learning solutions to the secondary school and higher education markets. Virtual storytimes aotearoa the coalition for books nz. Childrens book publishing with duck creek press part of david ling publishings book. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Unfortunately your web browser is too old to properly view the page.
Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Judges announced for 2020 new zealand book awards for children and young adults. Harpercollins new zealand new zealands oldest book. Nz childrens and young adult book awards winners announced. Publishers mary mccallum and paul stewart at the 2015 new zealand book awards for children and. Please note that we are not able to accept unsolicited manuscripts either by post or email. Gecko press awardwinning childrens books new zealand. A good place to start is the selection of books that have won the nz post book awards. Writing and illustrating for children christchurch city libraries. How to publish a childrens book for free pen and the pad. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to. Providing storytimes for children through online platforms is something that new zealand authors and publishers and the crosssector organisation, the coalition for books, are committed to supporting.
An active member and former longtime councillor of the publishers association of new zealand panz, in 2011 he was awarded honorary life membership for his services to the industry. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. So youve almost finished writing that book or perhaps youve already finished and. Getting published publishers association of new zealand inc. Ebook publishers of new zealand listing all 5 ebook publishers listed in the new zealand publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of new zealand. Childrens publishers directory of new zealand list of childrens. Newspaper book ebook magazine journal digital content map calendar audio book poster list of all media.
Last month, it won the duo and designer te kani price the publishers association of nz panz design award for best childrens book and was also nominated for best book cover. If you would like your manuscript to be considered by penguin random house new zealand, please spend a couple of minutes reading our important. Publishing books for children 3 tips for wouldbe authors gillian. Joy cowley award is designed to encourage writers to try writing a picture book. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest. Love to sing creates award winning educational music resources for children, parents and teachers. New holland publishers nz ltd specialises in quality nonfiction titles across a wide range of genres including travel, natural history, outdoor pursuits, food, wine, gardening, art, gift, humour, reference, history, environmental issues and childrens. In reality, the publisher should always pay the writer. The lists include fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages.
Macmillan education new zealand are publishers and distributors of a wide range of general, school and academic books. Our submission guidelines gecko press publishes a limited number of books every year, and 85 percent of them are books translated from other languages. New zealand book awards for children and young adults. We handle general fiction, nonfiction, and childrens. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. We help our clients find publishers, negotiate contracts, and generally help with the business relationship between writer and publisher. Harpercollins new zealand is the countrys oldest book publisher and an independently run division of the harpercollins group, the second biggest publisher of consumer books in the world. Manuscript submissions to david ling book publishers. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. With nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, penguin random house comprises adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print and digital trade book publishing businesses in more. Harpercollins new zealand publishes a select range of highquality nonfiction and fiction titles each year. Maybe its a family story, a fun dr seusslike rhyme, or wonderful pictures of new zealand birds. The emphasis is on quality, adventure, warmth and intrigue and the books feature the work of a number of new zealands finest authors and illustrators.
With sister companies in australia, uk and the us, we have amazing opportunities to work. Many childrens writers who are new to the field believe its normal to pay to have a book published. The illustrations are cute, the rhyme is fun, your. Publishers usually specify the length of manuscript they require. I loved maurice gees halfmen of o series as a child.
Harpercollins new zealand submission guidelines harper. Childrens books new zealand is the market place for barefoot books new zealand. Gecko press is an independent publisher of curiously good awardwinning children s books based in wellington, new zealand. Areas of special interest include picture books ages 38 to juniormiddle fiction for 612. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Publishers websites will generally indicate whether they accept.
Please email us at email protected with a synopsis of the book, the intended market, at least. New zealand publishing storylines notable books authors and illustrators. New zealand booksellers, our distributors are david bateman. About us hachette new zealand is part of hachette book group, a large international publishing company. Literary agents new zealand society of authors pen nz. Chronicle is a large independent san franciscobased publisher that publishes highly acclaimed childrens. Most new zealand publishers have comprehensive websites that showcase their publications and indicate their area of publishing. The emphasis is on quality, adventure, warmth and intrigue and the books feature the work of a number of new zealands. Gecko press is an independent publisher of curiously good awardwinning childrens books based in wellington, new zealand. April 23, 2019 by katrina kwan leave a comment childrens book publishers in new zealand. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. Launched in late 2010, this separate imprint specialises in childrens picture books. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets.
About us hachette new zealand ltd, international book. Scholastic is recognised as the worlds market leader in children s publishing, and, as a trusted and longestablished publisher of books for kiwi kids, scholastic nz has the great privilege of telling truly kiwi stories written by and for the children of new zealand. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Huia publishers from finalist to judge miharo steph. For me it is the availability of te reo books, for all new zealand readers with publishers who support this kaupapa, knowing the language is a taonga that belongs to us, unique here in aotearoa.