Publish with us
At Amba Children's Publishing, we’re dedicated to helping aspiring authors bring imaginative, meaningful and educational stories for children to life.
We'll support you create a high-quality, engaging book for young readers. We're all about books that inspire curiosity, kindness and creativity – from vibrant picture books to early readers and educational titles. Our team offers the personalised support you need to make your kids' book dream a reality.
We believe every child deserves a book that speaks to them – and every author deserves a chance to share their voice with the world.
How does it work?
Rather than accepting unsolicited manuscripts, we offer a guided self-publishing pathway for authors with educational expertise and purpose. We provide the professional publishing knowledge and processes needed to transform your expertise into an accessible, engaging and inspiring book for children.
We provide customised solutions to help you produce a top-quality children’s book that you self-publish and manage moving forward. You invest in our expertise but retain all sales revenue for your book.
Our focus is on supporting authors who bring substantial knowledge in their field and have a clear educational purpose for their work. If you're an expert with valuable insights to share and need assistance bringing your educational children's book to life, we'd love to discuss how we might work together.
The process
With a combined 40-plus years’ publishing experience, Alicia and Brooke at Amba Children's know what it takes to bring a high-quality book to the world.
Our streamlined process is specially designed to produce the best-quality product while ensuring your experience is a pleasure from day one. Collaborating with authors and illustrators is what we do best. We are dedicated to ensuring you are supported and informed every step of the way, creating a meaningful, mutually enjoyable long-lasting partnership.
Our publishing packages
Publish Only – from $2000 ex GST
For authors who are producing their book themselves but need support with the important tail end: publishing and distribution.
This package includes:
- A 45-minute strategy session to discuss your idea, goals and vision.
- A detailed project plan mapping the steps to make your book a reality.
- ISBNs, barcode and cataloguing with the National Library of Australia.
- Print-ready files to print in hardback and paperback.
- Ability to order your own copies (and retain all revenue from those you sell).
- Worldwide distribution through Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and more.
- Distribution through library suppliers including James Bennett and ALS.
- Listing on Amba Children’s website and social media.
- Inclusion in Amba Children's catalogues, and foreign rights opportunities.
- Become a member of the Amba Children's community with access to news about awards, events and opportunities.
The Rescue – from $2500 ex GST
Sometimes things go wrong. This package is for authors who are having trouble with their book when it is already in production. Don't worry; we can help you finish your book, whether you need editing, layout or even just getting your book wrapped up to send to the printer. The package will
be customised to your specific needs, and we will work closely with you to get
your book finished.
This package includes:
- A 45-minute strategy session to discuss your idea, goals and vision.
- A detailed project plan mapping the steps to make your book a reality.
- Project management from start to finish.
- ISBNs, barcode and cataloguing with the National Library of Australia.
- Print-ready files to print in hardback and paperback.
- Ability to order your own copies (and retain all revenue from those you sell).
- Worldwide distribution through Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and more.
- Distribution through library suppliers including James Bennett and ALS.
- Listing on Amba Children’s website and social media.
- Inclusion in Amba Children's catalogues, and foreign rights opportunities.
- Become a member of the Amba Children's community with access to news about awards, events and opportunities.
The Standard – from $5000 ex GST
Perfect if you want to a publishing professional to support you the whole way through but have already engaged an illustrator. We will support you in managing the process and making your book look and feel as you want it!
This package includes:
- A 45-minute strategy session to discuss your idea, goals and vision.
- A detailed project plan mapping the steps to make your book a reality.
- Project management from start to finish.
- Professional editing and proofreading.
- Cover and interior design and typesetting.
- Support engaging an illustrator and managing the illustration process.
- ISBNs, barcode and cataloguing with the National Library of Australia.
- Print-ready files to print in hardback and paperback.
- Ability to order your own copies (and retain all revenue from those you sell).
- Worldwide distribution through Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and more.
- Distribution through library suppliers including James Bennett and ALS.
- Listing on Amba Children’s website and social media.
- Inclusion in Amba Children's catalogues, and foreign rights opportunities.
- Become a member of the Amba Children's community with access to news about awards, events and opportunities.
The Works – from $12,000 ex GST
The name pretty much says it all. This package is ideal for authors who want customised support to create their children's book from start to finish. This package includes illustration and 200 printed copies of your book. We will be there every step of the way and handle every detail!
This package includes:
- A 45-minute strategy session to discuss your idea, goals and vision.
- A detailed project plan mapping the steps to make your book a reality.
- Project management from start to finish.
- Professional editing and proofreading.
- Cover and interior design and typesetting.
- Support engaging an illustrator and managing the illustration process.
- Illustrator selection, storyboarding, illustration services and management.
- ISBNs, barcode and cataloguing with the National Library of Australia.
- Print-ready files to print in hardback and paperback.
- 200 copies of your book printed via a reputable Australian printer.
- Ability to order your own copies (and retain all revenue from those you sell).
- Worldwide distribution through Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and more.
- Distribution through library suppliers including James Bennett and ALS.
- Marketing materials (press release, bookmarks, banners, images of your book cover, and sample pages of your book).
- Customised sales and marketing plan including support accessing bookshops.
- Listing on Amba Children’s website and social media.
- Inclusion in Amba Children's catalogues, and foreign rights opportunities.
- Become a member of the Amba Children's community with access to news about awards, events and opportunities.