How Do You Publish Childrens Books In Australia?
Preparing to publish your children’s book is an exciting and grueling process, especially with the plethora of publication methods out there. Whether you choose to self-publish, find an agent, or submit an unsolicited (un-agented) manuscript to a publisher, it is crucial to have a grasp on what Australian children’s book publishers expect. According to the John Hopkins University Press, the children’s book industry is booming in Australia, despite the high cost of book production in a small market of just 21.5 million people. Submit to agents seeking children’s books, if you choose to query an agent first. Do not waste anyone’s time by submitting your book to the wrong person. Some Australian agencies that are currently accepting children’s books include Golvan Arts Management, Jacinta di Mase Management, and the Margaret Kennedy Agency. Curtis Brown Agency and Drummond Agency also accept children’s books, but no picture books. For a full list of agents, click the link in the “Resource
