Penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. Both of these orgnisations had developed during the late eighties and nineties, a time of significant progress in ireland for publishing and writing for children. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars. They have published a number of books that have been nominated for the caldecott, the most prestigious childrens book award. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both childrens and adult titles. General subjects include politics, history, biography, true crime, humour, cookery, sport. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing, and we welcome enthusiastic. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated.
Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors in the uk, is responsible for distributing their titles. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Founded in 1990, the awards are the leading childrens book awards in ireland. Childrens book awards, writing contests and literary. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher of childrens and adult books. Listing all 3 children publishers listed in the directory of irish publishers the obrien press ltd. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland.
They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. Obrien press manuscript submission guidelines the obrien press. Scbwi ireland is for anyone who lives on the island of ireland and writes, illustrates, or translates. As such, we are much more likely to publish authors based in ireland. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies. Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publisher s association. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book.
Unlike many publishers, we accept and read unsolicited manuscripts. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the time being. Penguin ireland is ireland s leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Please note, we are not accepting childrens book submissions at the moment. Northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, ireland s leading publisher of children s and adult books.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. The moonbeam childrens book awards contest is designed to honor the years best childrens books, authors and illustrators. A charming and engaging children s nonfiction book filled with information on all aspects of farming in ireland, presented in a lighthearted and childfriendly text.
Our nine creatively and editorially independent publishing houses seek out and enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories and make sure they are heard. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. The team who runs this website and agency is amazing. Our energetic group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators. They publish a large number of childrens books every year and have excellent distributors. Membership of publishing ireland has grown significantly and. The blackstaff press was founded in 1971 and is a leading publisher of quality irish books that has published over 800 titles. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. The program is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers of childrens books written in english or spanish and inte. Transworld ireland a vibrant imprint publishing a diverse. We are delighted to consider manuscripts and proposals, in. A colouring book, an exploration of nature, inspirational irish lives and some great historical fiction.
It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens. By clicking the button above, you are providing your electronic signature, voluntarily authorizing childrens book publishing and its affiliates to contact you using a manual or automated telephone dialing. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. For submissions, please visit the website for submission guidelines. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a. Oct 06, 2014 but most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. Childrens books ireland book of the year awards 2018. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars series to the sensational throne of glass series and the enduring magic of harry potter, we have something to suit every age and interest. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. A charming and engaging childrens nonfiction book filled with information on all aspects of farming in ireland, presented in a lighthearted and childfriendly text. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all.
A respected publisher of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and literary young adult novels. We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the world. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Scbwi ireland was founded in dublin, ireland, in 2007 by maeve mcmahon and jane mitchell. Penguin ireland is an imprint of penguin random house ireland. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new ireland, and was a radical new approach to catholic publishing, in which mercier went on to become a world leader until vatican 2 in 1962. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. Childrens book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Apr 21, 2014 established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both children s and adult titles.
This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and general readers for adults. Apart from two main childrens publishers there was very little else in terms of industry or publishing infrastructure. Childrens books ireland, 17 north great georges street, dublin 1. By clicking the button above, you are providing your electronic signature, voluntarily authorizing children s book publishing and its affiliates to contact you using a manual or automated telephone dialing system and send you advertisement or telemarketing messages by email or textsmsmms message to the address and phone number you have provided above. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Irish childrens books enjoying a new golden age the irish times. They accept nonfiction ideas with a strong market appeal as well as some fiction.
Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. The blackstaff press leading irish book publisher belfast. Stormclouds takes place in northern ireland during the turbulent summer of 1969. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. Each year a panel of judges read all of the books submitted by publishers, some 98 titles in 2019, and a shortlist. The following publishers are all full members of publishing ireland. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click. Original illustrations and photographs are featured throughout in an interactive layout. They publish a large number of childrens books every year and have excellent. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time.
Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. They prefer email submissions, and ask for a short covering email with a word attachment which should be one document containing the cover letter again, short. Furthermore, as the market leader in book binding selfpublishing. Ross annett award for childrens literature this award was established in 1982 in honour of childrens author ronald ross annett 18951988 and recognizes a childrens. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Arrivals, a timeslip novel set between modern and earlytwentiethcentury ontario, and pawns, set during irelands war of independence. We are delighted to consider manuscripts and proposals, in all genres. They have provided lists of irish agents and publishers, which are updated as required. Leabhairchomhar is the book publishing imprint of the literary magazine comhar, publishing books for adult learners of irish as well as a number of general prose and poetry titles. Secrets and shadows, a spy novel that begins with the north strand bombings during the second world war.
For childrens picture books or other submissions under 1,000 words, please submit the work in. Proud to be funded by the arts council of ireland submissions little islands publishing lists are full for the next two years, and for this reason, we regret to say, we are not accepting any submissions for the. Jul 21, 2010 penguin random house ireland the childrens division of penguin is accepting unsolicited manuscripts in all areas of childrens fiction and nonfiction apart from picture books. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. Childrens books ireland, ireland literature exchange, irish writers centre, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing. Childrens books ireland was founded in 1997 as a result of the merger of the irish childrens book trust icbt and the childrens literature association of ireland clai.
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