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Cengage to distribute Jones & Bartlett Learning 

Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN prefix: 978-0-7637, 978-0-86720, 978-1-284, 978-1-4496 Old distributor: Elsevier New distributor: Cengage Learning Australia Changeover date: 1 January 2017 Returns cut-off: 30 June 2017 Contact...

About Kids Books Publishes ‘All of Us Together’ 

Wednesday, 21 September 2016
This small Australian imprint has now released its first title, All of Us Together by CBCA multi-award-winning author, Bill Condon. For eight- to 12-year-olds, this is a gentle family story...

Ryckmans leaves Nero 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Jeanne Ryckmans has stepped down from her position as publisher of Nero Books after three and a half years at the imprint. (See classified.)

Sheila Vijeyarasa to Join Simon & Schuster Australia 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Simon & Schuster Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Vijeyarasa to the position of finance & commercial director. Sheila has extensive experience in the publishing industry, recently...

ILF relocates office 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is relocating its offices, and will close on Thursday, 15 September and Friday, 16 September during the move. The new contact details are: Suite 65, Level 4,...

Dromkeen Awards 2016: Nominations Open 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Nominations are now open for the 2016 Dromkeen Librarian’s Award and Dromkeen Medal. The Dromkeen Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children’s and young adult...

Editors NSW: Grammar in a nutshell workshop 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Editors NSW will host a one-day workshop, Grammar in a nutshell, on Friday, 21 October from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Presented by Elizabeth Manning Murphy, the workshop will alert participants to...

Vijeyarasa joins S&S 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Simon & Schuster Australia has appointed Sheila Vijeyarasa to the position of finance and commercial director, commencing on 10 October. (See classified.)

Ballantyne joins Text 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Lucy Ballantyne has been appointed publicist at Text Publishing. Ballantyne replaces Léa Antigny, who has left the company.

Ryckmans Leaves Nero Books 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Jeanne Ryckmans has resigned from her position as publisher of Nero Books after three and a half years building the imprint. During her tenure, Ryckmans was responsible for publishing many...

ILF Indigenous Literacy Day a Success 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation would like to thank all the participating booksellers, publishers and authors, including the Australian Booksellers Association and Leading Edge, for their support during Indigenous Literacy Day...

Bonnier relocates office 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Bonnier Publishing Australia (incorporating Echo Publishing and Five Mile Press) is relocating its offices on 19 September 2016. The new contact details are: Level 6, 534 Church St. Richmond VIC...

Ampersand Prize 2016 Submissions Close Friday 

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Hardie Grant Egmont’s Ampersand Prize aims to find brilliant debut novels by young adult and middle-grade writers across all genres. The winner receives a contract, an advance and editorial development...