Dublinbased publisher of high quality books of irish interest, including irish history. Penguin ireland is an imprint of penguin random house ireland. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. 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 are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the world. Bookbag is a childrens book gifting initiative, funded by brown bag films and delivered in partnership with childrens books ireland. They have provided lists of irish agents and publishers, which are updated as required. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publisher s association. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and general. Please note, we are not accepting childrens book submissions at the moment.
Oct 06, 2014 the agents who represent some of the most successful irish childrens writers with contact details and childrens agents highly recommended by uk writers remember to check each agents website for submission guidelines before you send anything out. 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. Childrens publishers directory of ireland listing all 3 childrens publishers listed in the irish publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of ireland that are. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ireland books online. Youve heard about the slush pile, the stack of unsolicited manuscripts. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. Little island books is an awardwinning independent irish publishing company.
Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Childrens publishers directory of ireland listing all 3 childrens publishers listed in the irish publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of ireland that are listed under childrens publishers. Page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. 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. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing, and we welcome enthusiastic. Obrien press manuscript submission guidelines the obrien press. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and children s books. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. As such, we are much more likely to publish authors based in ireland. Think of writing your book as being akin to embarking on a journey without, however. Childrens book publishers will always have a special place on our site. Each year a panel of judges read all of the books submitted by publishers, some 98 titles in 2019, and a shortlist.
Our energetic group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators, both traditionally and independently published. Unlike many publishers, we accept and read unsolicited manuscripts. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book publishing veteran. This program includes picture books as well as young adult titles for ages 12 and up. Our aim is to get books into the hands of children in primary schools in. Ireland resources irish literary agents and publishers. Kingscourt publishing ltd publisher contact information.
It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens book have, i believe, even a more difficult time. For childrens picture books or other submissions under 1,000 words, please submit the work in. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens nonfiction and adult nonfiction. 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. Or ring the agency for details i know its daunting but they are always happy to. Obrien press is an irish press publishing children s fiction, children s nonfiction and adult nonfiction. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a. Founded in 1990, the awards are the leading childrens book awards in ireland. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent. We do this through gifting a book to every child in the school. Successful irish childrens writers with contact details and childrens agents. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at.
Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. We are delighted to consider manuscripts and proposals, in all genres. We were one of the first sites to list childrens publishers, and its one of our favorite listings. Penguin ireland is ireland s leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. By using our website you agree to our use of these cookies. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. It is a challenge for anyone to publish a book, and those publishing childrens. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. If you do choose to go it alone or have been unsuccessful in finding an agent your next option is to contact a publisher directly.
If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. Mar 26, 2020 discover book depository s huge selection of ireland books online. Scbwi ireland was founded in dublin, ireland, in 2007 by maeve mcmahon and jane mitchell. If you have an ambassador, reach out to them for personalized, expert answers to your questions.
An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. For anything over words, send a synopsis and 2 or 3 sample chapters. 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. Keane, donal skehan, gerry adams, terry prone, turtle bunbury, anne cadwallader, alan early, bill cullen, e. Celebrated 30 years in 2004, irelands leading publisher of childrens and adult books. 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.
Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. For works of words or less, submit your entire manuscript. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the children s young adult book industry. Our aim is to get books into the hands of children in primary schools in dublin and to inspire a love of reading in young people. We publish only great books for children and young adults. 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. Jan 16, 2019 find the perfect editor for your book. Founded in 1944 mercier press is ireland s oldest independent publishing house. Original illustrations and photographs are featured throughout in an interactive layout. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options.
Sarah webb and chris judge are represented by the wonderful philippa. 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. Irish language state publisher of childrens and young peoples books, textbooks and dictionaries, as well as some books for adults. The best childrens book agents in ireland sarah webb. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. May 17, 2014 page street publishers, located in salem, mass, is one of the fastest growing publishers in the us. Our energetic group of members includes published and prepublished writers, illustrators, and translators. The book of the year award, the honour award for fiction, the honour award for illustration, the eilis dillon award for a first childrens book, the judges special award and the childrens choice award, the winner of which is chosen by hundreds of junior juries composed of young readers all over the island of ireland. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. Little island buy books online for children and young adult. For contact information for booksellers, authors or press, please visit the about us tab. We take great pride in publishing works by irish authors and bringing them to a global audience. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game.
Remove ireland filter to see all childrens publishers directory. 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. Hachette uk book publishers in the uk offering book sell services, education, and library related services. To selfpublish a childrens book, start by finding a vanity press that can print a set number of copies of your book and ship them directly to you. You can find the contact details and guidelines mentioned on this page. If you have been in contact with one of our editors already, please, email them directly.
Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. 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. Hachette children s books hachette is a publisher of fiction books for children of all ages, publisher based in london.
Scbwi ireland is for anyone who lives on the island of ireland and writes, illustrates, or translates. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Advertise contact us the irish times trust clg careers. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. They have recently launched a childrens program, headed by a 20year childrens book. Furthermore, as the market leader in book binding selfpublishing. Hachette ireland incredible books from hachette ireland. If you dont have an ambassador, email us, and well help you find one. Youve heard about the slush pile, the stack of unsolicited manuscripts that every publisher has.
Ancient house ancient house press acts in the field of bookselling and printing business in england bief the bief site offers a series of catalogs presenting french books that are being internationally. 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. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. If you do not yet have a title for your work, please put in untitled. We are delighted to consider manuscripts and proposals, in. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. The following publishers are all full members of publishing ireland.
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