Calling for submissions
Aboriginal Studies Press are on the hunt for stories that connect with young readers and language learners, capture their imaginations and celebrate the rich cultures, languages and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our goal is to showcase the talent and brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s book writers and artist/illustrators and share their stories with current and future generations.
Submissions
Submissions to Aboriginal Studies Press will re-open in early January 2025. We look forward to receiving your manuscripts and proposals then.
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What are we looking for?
- Stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors that connect with young readers and language learners, capturing their imaginations with rich cultural stories and illustrations, fiction and non-fiction.
- Stories written in First Nations languages, English or both.
- Stories supported by the author/illustrator/artist's community or where appropriate permissions have been secured.
- Illustrations can use a range of media, from watercolour, acrylic and coloured pencils to collage, photography and digital.
What do we mean by illustrated books?
Illustrated books can have an important role for language learners of all ages and therefore can attract a broad readership.
We are particularly looking for illustrated books that fall into the category of picture books.
Picture books are commonly written for children aged 3–8 years.
Children in this stage are entering the emergent reader and early reader stages with attention spans that are increasing.
Illustrations dominate the text and the illustrations share the role of telling the story. It is not uncommon for every single page of a picture book to be illustrated.
Picture books can be written in different styles with simple plots. Picture books are on average 32 pages long and around 500-700 words.
Our consideration process
Submissions will be considered by one or more of our publishers or editors and may also be read by other Aboriginal Studies Press staff. All submissions are treated as confidential.