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3 April 2025

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Rodda, Whatley nominated for 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards x

Writer Emily Rodda and illustrator Bruce Whatley have been nominated by IBBY (the International Board on Books for Young People) Australia as the Australian candidates for the 2026 Hans Christian... Read more
 
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Inaugural Varuna Trans and Gender Diverse Fellowship recipients announced

Varuna, the National Writers’ House has announced the inaugural recipients of the Varuna Trans and Gender Diverse Fellowship. The six inaugural recipients (and their manuscripts) are: Arani Ahmed, for ‘Needlework’... Read more
 
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Words on the Waves announces dates, full program x

Words on the Waves has released its full program of events, to be held on NSW’s central coast 28 May–1 June. The regional writers’ festival, now in its fifth year,... Read more
 
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2025 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist announced x

In the UK, the 2025 shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, worth £30,000 (A$62,328), has been announced. The six shortlisted titles, chosen from a longlist of 16, are: All... Read more
 

 

Find Me at the Jaffa Gate: An Encyclopaedia of a Palestinian Family (Micaela Sahhar, NewSouth, May) x

Several generations into the Palestinian diaspora in Australia, Micaela Sahhar explores the complexities of being disconnected from her ancestral land in Find Me at the Jaffa Gate: An Encyclopaedia of... Read more

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Read the latest Publishers Weekly x

Books+Publishing is partnering with US trade news magazine Publishers Weekly to provide our subscribers with exclusive access to the weekly digital edition of PW magazine. View the edition here.
 

 

Rosie's Garden

A little determination goes a long way in this inspiring story about creating green spaces and building community. Rosie loves nothing more than to dig and spend time with people... Read more
 

 

Product executive, Victoria

Hachette Australia Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning and international product team in the role of Product Executive. This Melbourne-based role reports to the Senior Product... Read more
 

Publicity co-ordinator, Sydney

Allen & Unwin Join Australia’s leading independent publisher, Allen & Unwin. For 40+ years, we’ve championed local and international authors, winning ‘Publisher of the Year’ 14 times. Proudly Australian-owned with... Read more
 

Key account manager, New South Wales

Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Key Account Manager! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Key Account Manager... Read more
 

Sales coordinator, New South Wales

Bloomsbury Publishing Pty Ltd Join the Bloomsbury Australia Team as a Full-Time Sales Coordinator! At Bloomsbury, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Sales Coordinator to join... Read more
 

Publicist, Sydney

Echo Publishing Contract: Maternity leave cover for 9-12 months Start Date: Mid July Hours: Part-time, Two-Three days a week Reports to: Managing Director Location: Summer Hill, Sydney Working pattern: Hybrid... Read more
 

Senior commissioning editor (0.8 FTE), Melbourne

Monash University Publishing Do you have exceptional editing skills, commissioning experience and an eye for high-quality books across trade and scholarly markets? In this key position you will work in... Read more
 

Without Question

Two small photographs found in a dead man’s wallet throw every belief Bella holds about her family into disarray and change her life forever. The novel is in development as... Read more
 

Early bird tickets selling fast!

Have you booked your ABIA tickets? Book your tickets at early bird prices now! We offer our warm congratulations to all of the publishers, authors, illustrators and narrators shortlisted for... Read more
 

 

 

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