Kelpies are scottish books for children everywhere from tots to teens. 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. We are committed to publishing well written books worth reading, including a variety of fiction, non fiction, scots language, travel books and poetry. Were well known for our kelpies range of scottish children s books, which include wee kelpies board books, kelpies world nonfiction and activity books, picture kelpies picture. We publish board and picture books for 07 year olds, including international stories in translation.
They were founded in 1976 and in november 2016 floris books won the saltire societys scottish publisher of the year award. Within their nonfiction list, they focus on books that cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living. Look no further for the biggest name in scottish childrens books. Wee kelpies for 1 to 3 year olds, picture kelpies for. There are childrens picture books, childrens literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middlegrade novels, tween fiction, and young adult ya novels. The gentle stories have been praised for their good humour, strong sense of. Flying eye books flying eye books are an imprint of publishing house nobrow and are committed to producing a selection of high quality, visually appealing childrens. To do this we have established a culture that all our team members will help and provide the assistance all our customers need. The infectious laugh of janice clark, aka the scottish granny, has catapulted yet another picture book to global success.
List of pal publishers society of childrens book writers. All of the publishers on this list publish childrens books. The greatest scottish childrens book of all time has to be treasure island. Funded by the scottish government and administered by scottish book trust, the scots language publication grant was created by the scots language resource network to support scottish publishers to publish and promote work writt. We publish books of scottishinterest, food and drink, fiction and humour. Our lists include award winners princess academ y and. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian children s book publisher. In 2016 floris won the saltire society scottish publisher of the year. Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book groups. Nov 05, 2012 the innovative companies keeping the scottish literary scene buzzing.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of scottish childrens press books online. They have good distributor and are starting to break into the ebook publishing world. While most publishers will only read manuscripts sent to them by literary agents. The innovative companies keeping the scottish literary scene buzzing. Ailsapress book publishers on the scottish isle of islay. Our lists include award winners princess academ y and gone wild, and favorite authors such as sarah j. Were well known for our kelpies range of scottish children s books, which include wee kelpies board books, kelpies world nonfiction and activity books, picture kelpies picture books for 36 year olds, young kelpies illustrated early readers, kelpies novels for 912 year olds. Our aim is to produce artled books for the gift and childrens market that will reflect indigenous island life and offer a memento to visitors who come to the island. Apr 21, 2014 floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland.
Publishers in edinburgh, united kingdom listing 1 to 10 of 11 british publishing companies in the city of edinburgh, united kingdoms page 1 of 2 of all the publishing houses listed in the. Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens. Welcome to the home of bloomsbury childrens books, general interest publishers of quality childrens books for readers of all ages. Obrien press is an irish press publishing children s fiction, children s nonfiction and adult nonfiction.
They publish general nonfiction, biography, sport, and humor, as well as selected fiction. If you wish to be a stockist, please contact us via the contact us tab, waverley books is an imprint of the gresham publishing company. Publishing scotland scottish publishing industry network body. They are committed to finding new voices and writing talent for their adult fiction list and their childrens. High quality ya, childrens fiction, and historical fiction set in scotland. Katie morag in her habitual white jumper, tartan skirt and wellies, as pictured on the cover of the first paperback edition of the original book 1984 katie morag is the title character of a series of children s picture books written and illustrated by mairi hedderwick. About waverley books waverley publishes real cloth tartan stationery notebooks and journals and books.
Bebop books imprint of lee and low books lee and low is a quality childrens book publisher that specializes in multicultural themes. Dec 18, 2018 the infectious laugh of janice clark, aka the scottish granny, has catapulted yet another picture book to global success. Gaelic childrens scottish bookstore provides the best online selection of books, calendars, maps, fridge magnets, greetings cards, postcards and gifts to buy from scotland. With over 500 titles in print and more than 65 new titles a year, orca publishes awardwinning, bestselling books in a number of genres, including ba. We are pleased to say that our warehouse is continuing to send out books. Established in 2007, ailsapress is a small independent publisher based on the isle of islay. But they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. Floris books publishing scotland scottish publishing industry. From an independent business with over 30 years experience. Updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. Floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland and founded in 1976. Figures released on 27 april 2017 by the publishers association show that 2016 was a record breaking year for the publishing industry in the uk with sales of books and journals reaching. Established at the beginning of 2016, cranachan is a small independent publisher and a freshface in scottish publishing landscape. Technology today has had a dramatic impact on the way we communicate and engage with content at home and work.
For works of words or less, submit your entire manuscript. Obrien press is an irish press publishing childrens fiction, childrens nonfiction and adult nonfiction. If youve got your eye on one of these and want to send off your work, be sure to check out some of our top tips before you hit send. This page is intended as a resource for anyone looking for more information about a given childrens book publisher. Publishers in edinburgh, united kingdom listing 1 to 10 of 11 british publishing companies in the city of edinburgh, united kingdoms page 1 of 2 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of british publishers with office in the city of edinburgh. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middlegrade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. We have a mission to be the foremost scottish childrens book publisher. We are committed to publishing well written books worth reading, including a variety of fiction, non fiction, scots. Childrens book publishers book publishing directory. The gosee fund for publishers first time visits to book fairs is open for applications. Each of our kelpies ranges is targeted at a specific age group. For our kelpies imprint of children s books set in scotland or with scottish themes, we are therefore actively seeking authors and illustrators whose perspectives are currently underrepresented in book publishing, including but not limited to those. Acair publishes a wide range of texts and is the principal publisher of gaelic texts for children in scotland.
Jun 26, 2017 but they also publish coloring books and childrens books that have a storyline that teach an important lesson or interesting topic. They are also the largest childrens book publisher in scotland. The scottish grannys latest viral hit is a september 22. Wee kelpies for 1 to 3 year olds, picture kelpies for 3 to 6 year olds, young kelpies for 6 to 8 year olds, kelpies for 8 to 12 year olds, and kelpiesteens for 11 to 14 year olds. A guide to publishing companies in scotland the list. They are committed to finding new voices and writing talent for their adult fiction list and their childrens historical fiction series, yesteryear, published under the pokey hat imprint. Updated dec 12th, 2019 our updated and expanded 2018 list of traditional childrens book publishers is available here. Established in 1977, with man established in 2007, ailsapress is a small independent.
They are the leading childrens publisher in scotland, and have housed diverse authors like elsa beskow, maria thun and astrid lindgren to name a few. Simon puttock celebrates winning a scottish childrens book award by sharing his favourite scottish picture books, from mairi heddericks katie morag to debi glioris dragon. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. We do not accept unsolicited proposals for our kelpies imprint, except from authors and illustrators from communities that are underrepresented in childrens. By supporting our work, you are helping children and adults in scotland to. Established in mid 2016 we sought to provide an alternati acair publishes a wide range of texts and is the principal publisher of gaelic texts for children in scotland. The scottish book trust site uses cookies to improve your on site experience. Founded in 1982, orca book publishers is an independently owned canadian childrens book publisher. Funded by the scottish government and administered by scottish book trust, the scots language publication. The scottish grannys latest viral hit is a september 22 video of her. Publisher type, childrens, fiction, gaelic, location, isle of lewis, stornoway. Floris books publishing scotland scottish publishing.
Mar 02, 2016 simon puttock celebrates winning a scottish childrens book award by sharing his favourite scottish picture books, from mairi heddericks katie morag to debi glioris dragon loves penguin. Our aim is to produce artled books for the gift and childrens market that will reflect indigenous island. The team may be relatively small, but since yann martel. If one press has led the way in scottish publishing, its canongate. The scottish granny cracks up and another book becomes a. The scots language publication grant 2020 scottish book. Floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland. Publishing scotland is the network body for the book publishing industry in. Publisher members publishing scotland scottish publishing. The scots language publication grant 2020 scottish book trust.
Floris books scottish publishing industry network body. Childrens book publishers this page is intended as a resource for anyone looking for more information about a given childrens book publisher. Come and explore our diverse collection of books from biodynamics calendars and steinerwaldorf education textbooks to elsa beskow picture books and kelpies. Beskow picture books and kelpies scottish books for children everywhere. Were also the largest childrens book publisher in scotland. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Publishing scotland requires its publisher members to adhere to its code of practice. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. The scots language publication grant 2020 is currently closed for submissions.
Wee kelpies for 1 to 3 year olds, picture kelpies for 3 to 6 year olds, young kelpies for 6 to 8 year olds. Publishing scotland scottish publishing industry network. We are luath press, an independent book publisher based in edinburgh. Publishers are inundated with submissions and competition is fierce, so be sure youve given your novel, nonfiction proposal or poetry collection plenty of love and attention before sending it in.
The agents who represent some of the most successful irish childrens writers with contact details and childrens. While most publishers will only read manuscripts sent to them by literary agents, there are some who accept unsolicited submissions. Floris books, an edinburghbased publisher of nonfiction and childrens books. Flying eye books flying eye books are an imprint of publishing house nobrow and are committed to producing a selection of high quality, visually appealing childrens fiction and nonfiction. For anything over words, send a synopsis and 2 or 3 sample chapters. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations. Sep 02, 2015 the greatest scottish childrens book of all time has to be treasure island.
Publishing scotland is the trade and network body for the book publishing industry in scotland, working to promote and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and. The gentle stories have been praised for their good humour, strong sense. Or ring the agency for details i know its daunting but they are always happy to. Written by robert louis stevenson in 1881, it started life as a serial adventure published in the childrens. Publishing scotland is the trade and network body for the book publishing industry in scotland, working to promote and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middle. These different niches represent entirely different markets, so its not enough to just find any old agent or publisher to work with. Come and explore our diverse collection of books from biodynamics calendars and steinerwaldorf education textbooks to elsa beskow picture books and kelpies scottish books for children everywhere. With over 500 titles in print and more than 65 new titles a year, orca publishes award. Childrens book publishers federation of childrens book.
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