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Australian CYA at Frankfurt

Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes Monday, 22 September 2025
Even though there are a relatively small number of CYA highlights – compared to other categories – Frankfurt attendees will still find the Australian stand brightened with works for younger...

Australian nonfiction at Frankfurt

Chloe Hooper, Helen Garner, and Sarah Krasnostein. Friday, 19 September 2025
Australian publishers are showcasing nonfiction titles on topics ranging from the familiar-yet-crucial (such as the mismanagement of climate change by those in power) to the niche-yet-topical (like the trio of...

Australian fiction and poetry at Frankfurt

Miranda Darling and Evelyn Araluen Friday, 19 September 2025
Readers of fiction and poetry will be keen to learn what’s been happening here in Australia through a visit to the Australian stand. Threads of romance and humour weave through...

Australian authors recommend

Jackie French and Siang Lu Friday, 19 September 2025
We asked Australian creators to share a recent book they have read and loved – and why. Newly minted Miles Franklin winner Siang Lu is ready to build up your...

Publisher picks: Australian picture books

Thursday, 20 March 2025
Australian publishers at Bologna name the picture books they have the highest hopes for at the fair. Alexandra Yatomi-Clarke, founder, managing director and publishing director at Berbay Books, will be...

Publisher picks: Australian YA

Thursday, 20 March 2025
Australian publishers pick their top YA offerings. Carey Schroeter, rights and international sales manager, books for children and young adults at Allen & Unwin (A&U), will be attending Bologna in...

Publishers’ top picks: Australian fiction

Tuesday, 4 March 2025
A new publisher, a new literary agency and the Australian fiction on offer at LBF. Members of newest Australian literary agency on the block, a4 Literary – for which former...

Publishers’ picks: Australian nonfiction

Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Food and family, AI, and escaping a cult: The Australian nonfiction publishers have high hopes for at LBF Sandra Buol, rights and international sales manager at Australian independent Allen &...

Australian fiction and poetry at Frankfurt

Thursday, 26 September 2024
Australian publishers are excited to pitch a wide range of fiction titles this year, including major award winners, debuts and follow-ups, in genres ranging from complex literary works to page-turning...

Nonfiction at Frankfurt

Thursday, 26 September 2024
Australian publishers are heading to Frankfurt with plenty of nonfiction titles on offer, from poetic memoirs to vibrant art books. Below, they share highlights they look forward to pitching at...

Australian CYA at Frankfurt

Thursday, 26 September 2024
An array of books—from those for young children to those on the cusp of adulthood, and with subjects ranging from axolotls to ultra-villains—are set to feature among publishers' CYA pitches...

Australian authors recommend

Thursday, 26 September 2024
Australian creators tell us the most recent book they have read and loved, and why. Michelle de Kretser won the Miles Franklin twice, for The Life to Come and Questions...

Australian publishers nominated for Bologna Prize

Logo for the Bologna Prize Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Australian publishers Affirm Press, Fremantle Press and Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing have been shortlisted for this year’s Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publisher of the Year in the Oceania...

2023 Australian market overview

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Overall, the book market was down in Australia in 2023 by 2.1% in value and 1.7% in volume, according to figures from Nielsen BookData’s BookScan service. However, sales in 2023...

Nonfiction children’s titles on offer at Bologna

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
From Walker Books, I Wonder ‘explores how curiosity leads us to knowledge’ in a book by Philip Bunting, ‘the master of inviting us to ponder questions without definitive answers’. Other...

Picture books being pitched at Bologna

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
First Nations publisher Magabala, winner of the 2023 Bologna Prize for the Oceania region, is excited: ‘The release of a book by bestselling and award-winning author Gregg Dreise is always...

Junior and middle-grade titles on offer at Bologna

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Junior Affirm Press describes its junior fiction title Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble #1: Worst Space Crew Ever (Nick Long, illus by Robin Tatlow-Lord) as Diary of A Wimpy Kid...

Young adult titles on offer at Bologna

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
From First Nations publisher Magabala Books, winner of last year's Bologna Prize for the Oceania region, comes a young adult novel ‘and gripping thriller’ Robert Runs by Mariah Sweetman, winner...

Aus publishers’ latest acquisitions 

Author photograph of Emily Rodda Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Among the latest children’s and YA acquisitions by Australian publishers: Junior Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired ANZ rights to Landovel, a three-part junior fantasy adventure story from Emily Rodda....

Australian book market overview: 2023 so far

Tuesday, 3 October 2023
After three consecutive years of growth, the Australian book market flattened out in 2023. In the year to 17 June 2023, Australian book sales totalled $548 million, up 0.6% on...