Publishing a children's book in south africa

We are a boutique publishing house and online bookstore for children s books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print. Jun 21, 2019 african publishing is the new frontier, kenyan novelist ngugi wa thiongo said at the international publishers associations africa rising summit on june and 14 in nairobi. Black letter media publishes authors not only in south africa, but other african nations such as zimbabwe, uganda, kenya, tanzania and nigeria, among others. Sep 21, 2018 with a focus on publishing new african writers, black letter media, which was founded by duduzile zamantungwa mabaso in 2011, produces both print books and ebooks. Not only is the handwriting often difficult to read, but if the manuscript is accepted for publication, it will need to be typed up in order to put it through the production process and this will need to be done by the author, not by penguin books south africa. Were focused on building a larger market for african childrens authors and illustrators by both. The cape town book fair chatted to mousehands simon nye on selfpublishing as part of independent publishing in south africa. Through this programme the sabdc aims to stimulate. We in south africa have an environment so incredibly rich and complex and strange that, even if a writer lacked the superlative gifts, he could still with reasonable ones write a story which would.

Although the main focus is on picture books, it continues to produce a fair number of storybooks in the primary age range in both afrikaans. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. Lapa accepts submissions for fiction, nonfiction on a wide range of topics, childrens books and youth books. As an african publishing house, we believe in publishing books by african authors andor books that deal with contemporary african themes and issues. Now, we are ready to bring out our own line of publications under the creativejuicesbooks imprint. Were focused on building a larger market for african childrens authors and illustrators by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, rights and literary agents. Agents insight into the south africas childrens book. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture.

Book publishing in general has changed very significantly in the last few years. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing. We would recommend pan macmillan sa, penguin and random house, as they publish local childrens authors. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing process. With a mission to publish stories that are yet to be told and expanding the extent of literature coming out of south africa, its authors have gone onto become internationally published ones.

In this post, well show you how to publish a children s book and get it into the hands and hearts of young readers everywhere. Our kids books and ya books are focused on promoting south african. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing industry. Submit your childrens books or youngadult literature to imagnary house for publication. Through this programme the sabdc aims to stimulate growth and development in the book sector, increase indigenous languages publishing and to support the. But how does a regular person one with no connections to the arts become a published author. Meetse a bophelo the water of life is a social entrepreneurship imprint of bk publishing that aims to foster a love for books and reading, as well as build literacy levels and empower currently. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Bumble books of noordhoek was among many publishing. Bumble books named africas best childrens publishers. Donaldson had the edge over most firsttime authors, in that she had a background in kids tv. Join our mailing list to find out about workshop and events that could help you right menu.

Classic age publishing is a leading black owned independent publisher in south africa with over 38 titles published since inception in 2015. New south african childrens literature publisher calling for. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job creation, reduction of poverty and skills development. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa.

The indigenous languages publishing programme ilpp is a sectorial priority implemented by the south african book development council sabdc. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. African publishing is the new frontier, kenyan novelist ngugi wa thiongo said at the international publishers associations africa rising summit on june and 14 in nairobi. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens. Boutique books can help you make your dream come true. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book. Sep 03, 2015 2015 is an exciting year of discovery and celebration of south africas local initiatives in the field of childrens book publishing. How to publish your childrens book on amazon kindle.

May 04, 2012 the extent of african language publishing in south africa. Now, with advances in technology, you can publish your own book at a very reasonable price. A short history of south african publishers building a book. Penguin random house comprises the adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction print and digital trade book publishing businesses of penguin and random house in the u. Most important of all, we have constant contact with, and information from our own south. Classic age publishing a leading black owned publisher.

The vibrant blending of tales and dazzling illustrations portray the positive interactions of the islands whimsical characters. Most important of all, we have constant contact with, and information from our own south african book network bookchat, which has been edited by jay heale, first in print form and now on the internet, for more decades than he. Award winning childrens book series banana chronicles is a childrens tropical beach adventure depicting the colorful island life of monki key. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. A south african company was named the best childrens publisher on the continent at the bologna childrens book fair in italy. Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print matters, was nominated for the bologna prize for the best publishers of the year africa. Traditionally, self publishing has been a very costly enterprise. Bumble books of noordhoek was among many publishing houses, publishers associations and other book institutions that took part in this annual event, which ran from 4 to 7 april 2016. Were a new boutique publishing house for childrens literature in cape town, south africa. Agents insight into the south africas childrens book market. Kwela books, another imprint of nb publishers, is a small publishing house set up in 1994 that specializes in both fiction and nonfiction african writing. They are focused on building a larger market for african childrens.

Classic age publishing a leading black owned publisher in. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own. I have written a childrens book but i do not have an illustrator. How to publish childrens books on kdp self publishing. Unfortunately, as we receive so many manuscripts, we are unable to provide any detailed feedback. Welcome to south african society of children book writers and illustrators scbwi what are you looking for. Meetse a bophelo the water of life is a social entrepreneurship imprint of bk publishing that aims to foster a love for books and reading, as well as build literacy levels and empower currently disadvantaged communities in south africa.

Full funding to publish your book funding support for writers funds for writers literary grants getting a grant to write a book the council for the development of social science research in africa codesria is pleased to announce its programme for the publication of textbooks for use in african universities. Enter the required title information your book title, author name etc. We are a south african childrens books publisher and all our stories can be found on an app we have created called roundafire. This is because to reach your audience, youre almost invariably going to have to publish actual paper books most kids dont rely on ereaders for their daily dose of richard scary and roald dahl.

Verity publishers is a publishing company located in south africa, we publish books of all kinds, including childrens books, academic books, fiction and non fiction. Due to the priorities of our local publishing programme, pan macmillan will unfortunately not consider submissions for poetry, plays, religion and selfhelp and childrens books. The extent of african language publishing in south africa. We are christian book publishers based in singapore. This is because to reach your audience, youre almost invariably going to have to. Heres an extract, but you can check out the full article here mousehand is. Fast turtle publishing awardwinning childrens books. Childrens book experts in europe and america are already telling us about the best of the best in their publishing. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Heres an extract, but you can check out the full article here. Childrens publishers directory of south africa list of. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, sciencefiction, imagination, and creativity, as we have a heart for childrens. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog.

Classic age publishing is a leading black owned independent. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. Although some forms of selfpublishing are cheap, successfully self publishing a childrens book isnt. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. A bestseller in south africa and successful abroad, the book has been reissued with additional material.

Find out more about our amazing childrens books and authors. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Children s publishers directory of south africa listing all 5 children s publishers listed in the south african publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of south africa that are listed under children s publishers. Publishers international board on books for young people. Feb, 2020 although some forms of selfpublishing are cheap, successfully self publishing a childrens book isnt. We are a boutique publishing house and online bookstore for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. New south african childrens literature publisher calling. Banana chronicles is a childrens tropical beach adventure depicting. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the country s most prominent book publishers under the. Jun 28, 2017 imagnary house is a boutique publishing house for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. A south african explores the madness in his country, his tribe and himself, this book was a bestseller in south africa and elsewhere when it came. Check out the illustrator portfolios in the right menu. Want to hear more about books from pan macmillan south africa.

The main sources of information on african publishing for children are the pasa 2007 writing in nine tongues catalogue. Opening with a joke making the rounds in sas publishing circles, how do you make a small fortune in book publishing. Although the main focus is on picture books, it continues to produce a fair number of storybooks in the primary age range in both afrikaans and english, including the afrikaans translations of the harry potter series. Indigenous languages publishing programme the indigenous languages publishing programme ilpp is a sectorial priority implemented by the south african book development council sabdc. Sign in to kdp by using your amazon account or create a new one. Publishing grants book publishing support advance africa.

Nov 15, 2015 at, jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, tried to answer the question why are books in south africa so expensive at the moment. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids. The main sources of information on african publishing for children are the pasa 2007 writing in nine tongues catalogue and the 2008 and 2009 supplements, which together list some 5000 titles, and the 2008 department of arts and culture catalogue of south african literature which includes almost 4000 african language titles. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and young adult fiction in south africa. Boutique books offers a range of services, any combination of which can help you to get your book into print. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, sciencefiction, imagination, and creativity, as we have a heart for childrens literacy and imaginations in sa. Our kids books and ya books are focused on promoting south african literature with imagination, wit, and fantastic curiosity. How to publish your children s book on amazon kindle. Call for submissions south african childrens book publisher mypr. Any writer who wants to write and publish childrens books should. Will penguin books south africa provide me with a readers report if my book is not accepted for publication. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa.

Being a blackowned publishing house in apartheid south africa, skotaville participated in international events like the frankfurt book fair. Imagnary house is a boutique publishing house for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. They are focused on building a larger market for african childrens authors and illustrators by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, rights and literary agents. At, jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, tried to answer the question why are books in south africa so expensive at the moment.