Penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their childrens and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept them by email. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Paul is a highly experienced individual in the publishing sector, especially in sales, marketing and distribution, and has worked for more than 35 years in this sector. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book.
If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click. Penguin spreads its wings with childrens publishing via. Listing all 3 children publishers listed in the directory of irish publishers the obrien press ltd. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, ireland s leading publisher of children s and adult books. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. Words ireland is made up of childrens books ireland, ireland literature exchange, irish writers centre, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing ireland and the stinging fly. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents.
Mar 16, 2018 here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. Penguin ireland is ireland s leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. General subjects include politics, history, biography, true. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book.
The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a man who in his day, proved himself not only a man of thought, whose mind ranged over every subject of vital interest to humanity, but a man of action in the varying circumstances of a life. Represented in frenchlanguage territories only unless noted otherwise. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. They have provided lists of irish agents and publishers, which are updated as required. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Although they prefer authors to have used their services, they are also open to general submissions and are looking for picture books, early readers 47 and middle grade books, with a. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Wordwell ltd is a wellestablished publishing house based in dublin producing highquality specialist books and a range of culturally significant magazines.
Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. The majority of authors we publish, especially in fiction, will be represented by a literary agent. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Little island buy books online for children and young adult. Irish language state publisher of childrens and young peoples books, textbooks and. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Publishers weekly is providing free digital access to our magazine, archive, and website. Macmillan childrens books is one of the uks leading childrens publishers, creating and publishing absorbing and exciting stories for children of all ages for over 150 years. We publish only great books for children and young adults. Companies such as gill books, little island, and obrien press are publishing childrens books at a rate that would not have been dreamed of in the 1980s and 1990s.
She lives in her native dublin with her husband and their three children. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any literary agents. Join childrens books ireland and kpmg on the childrens books ireland youtube channel on tuesday 19th may 2020 at 12 noon for. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. And she really loves childrensya literature too always a bonus. In early 2017, read books from ireland was invited to programme an irish literary day at the london irish centre, camden, with a range of speakers, panel discussions and workshops. Through this guide, we recommend the best books in all genres and age groups, enabling children and young people with the help of a parent, guardian, grandparent, teacher or librarian to find the right book for them. Literary and book festivals in ireland 2020 mary mccauley.
If under 100 pages, submit the completed, doublespaced manuscript. Macmillan was the original publisher of classic heritage titles such as the adventures of alice in wonderland and the jungle book. Sessions with literary agent simon trewin april 2, 2020. The team who runs this website and agency is amazing. One of the most prestigious childrens paperback publishers in the united states, puffin books was founded on a strong literary tradition and a commitment to publishing a successful mix of classic childrens fiction and the best new literature. Journal submissions and list of publishers words ireland. Oct 06, 2014 penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their children s and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept them by email.
Our passion is to help parents and caregivers by creating childrens products. Little island, and obrien press are publishing childrens books at a rate. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. Founded in 1986, wordwells management have an impressive wealth of experience in the world of irish publishing. We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the world. Ireland resources irish literary agents and publishers. As of this writing i have 90 books in the kindle store. Mercier press is ireland s oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines.
List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher. Founded in 1990, the awards are the leading childrens book awards in ireland. Archaeology ireland, books ireland, and history ireland. Although they prefer authors to have used their services, they are also open to general submissions and are looking for picture books, early readers 47 and middle grade books. In september each year, childrens books ireland launches our annual reading guide. Floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland. Irish childrens books enjoying a new golden age the irish times. But we know that when children love something, they want to consume everything to do with that brand, says penguin ireland s managing director, michael mcloughlin in a recent piece on penguins strategy for publishing childrens books. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publisher s association. Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. The awards are seen as a celebration of excellence in childrens literature and illustration and are open to books written in english or irish by authors and illustrators born or resident in ireland and published between january 1st and december 31st each year.
Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Like many indie publishers, even though they dont accept unaccented manuscripts, individual writers can still send proposal emails to the editorinchief. To submit, send the first three chapters up to 50 pages full text with sample pictures, if any. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Books about ireland irish history books mercier press. Chris kloet, editoratlarge at walker books, suggests how a potential author can best ensure that their work reaches the bookshop shelves. 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. Within their nonfiction list, they focus on books that cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living. Once upon a time irish childrens literature consisted of a handful of. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing, and we welcome enthusiastic. Flyleaf press 4 spencer villas, glenageary, co dublin, ireland.
The international professional organization for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. Original illustrations and photographs are featured throughout in an interactive layout. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and children s books. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and disabilities. The following article provides stepbystep advice on how to tackle the current market if your goal is to publish literature for children. We are ireland s oldest independent publishing house.
Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. 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. Wacky bee books is a fairly new small publisher that began as an offshoot of the literary consultancy service writers advice centre for childrens books. Products childrens books ireland childrens books ireland. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. To get a literary agent to represent you as a new writer, youll need to pitch your book to them, usually in the form of a covering letter or email. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Mercier press also published the classic of irish literature titled the tailor. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal.
If the editor likes what he hear, hell be in touch. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Furthermore, as the market leader in book binding self publishing. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music.
Literary and arts jobs and internships across ireland. As proud members of publishing ireland and magazines ireland, we are committed to supporting and growing the irish book industry. Around 10,000 new childrens titles are published in the uk every year. Irish childrens books enjoying a new golden age demand for childrens literature has skyrocketed following success of likes of colfer and shan tue, jan 1, 2019, 15. I have published 78 of those with kdp through my own digital publishing company, starwalk kids media. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. Childrens books ireland, 17 north great georges street, dublin 1. The event, which took place on july 21 2017, was partly funded by culture ireland, hosted by the london irish centre, and involved a number of irish publishers. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and general readers for adults. A literary agent in northern ireland, paul feldstein is cofounder of the feldstein agency in bangor. Childrens books ireland, ireland literature exchange, irish writers centre, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and children s books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Publishing ireland is a member of words ireland childrens books ireland, irish writers centre, literature ireland, munster literature centre, poetry ireland, publishing ireland and the stinging flyand collaborates on a range of activities and events.
Albert whitman and company currently has an open submissions policy. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. If over 100 pages, submit the first three chapters and a plot summary. Scholastic, the worlds largest publisher and distributor of children s books, offers content and products for children over 150 countries. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher of childrens and adult books. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. Welcome to mercier press irish book publisher for history nonfiction and cookery books since 1944. Selina guinness lectures in irish literature at dun laoghaire institute of art, design. From the brilliant picture books of sue hendra and david tazzyman and the quirky characters from the witch wars.
Little island books is an awardwinning independent irish publishing company. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. By clicking submit i am signing up to receive news about books. Offering a full range of publishing consultancy services, from one to one mentoring and critiquing, to ghostwriting and cover design, inkwell are literary scouts who work with agents and publishers both in ireland. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. May 17, 2014 onstage publishing publishes chapter books, middle grade novels and young adult novels. 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 time being. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a.
If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. I love the fact that kdp presents me the option to both update and republish some of my beloved science books that had gone out of print like my planet books. Some might ask why a book publisher is spreading its wings away from traditional books. Each year a panel of judges read all of the books submitted by publishers, some 98 titles in 2019, and a shortlist. We collaborate with, and support, all manner of individuals and groups from the irish literary scene. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. If youve written a children s book, youre probably eager to get it published. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. 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. Jan 03, 2017 bell lomax moreton this is a large agency with over 70 clients which handles adult fiction and nonfiction as well as childrens books for all ages, including picture books for which there is a dedicated picture book agent, helen mackenzie smith. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike. It is a newer company but they seem off to a good start with interviews in various established publications and by publishing eight books. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. Learn the essentials of publishing children s books, improve your craft, and stay current with. General subjects include politics, history, biography, true crime, humour, cookery, sport. Penny candy books is a publishing company focused on childrens picture books that was founded in 2015 by two poets who met in graduate school. 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.