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2026 Submission Dates

Submissions received after 11:59 PM AEST will not be assessed.

Closed 29 May 2026
Now Open 28 Aug 2026
Upcoming 27 Nov 2026
Upcoming 31 Jan 2027

Please note: Due to the overwhelming volume of submissions received, we can only respond to successful applications. We appreciate every submission and the time you have invested in your work. Good luck!

- Submission Criteria

What we publish

Purple Giraffe Press is an independent children's book publisher specialising in picture books, board books, chapter books, activity books, and non-fiction for young readers. We publish bright, imaginative titles that spark joy and learning.

Picture Book & Board Book Authors

We are looking for manuscripts that combine humour, heart, and imagination for readers from babies to young adults.

We're looking for

  1. 1

    Your completed manuscript, or the first three chapters if it is a chapter book.

  2. 2

    A strong pitch: a few sentences about your book, the intended readership, the hook, comparable titles, and what makes it unique.

  3. 3

    Consider how your manuscript flows across a 24 or 32-page picture book, or a 10 to 12-spread board book.

  4. 4

    We accept submissions with and without illustration notes.

  5. 5

    A short biography about yourself and any prior writing experience.

Ready to submit your manuscript? When you are ready to submit, please email us at:

Illustrators & Designers

We work with a diverse range of artists. Whether you specialise in watercolour, digital, 3D, or pencil, we want to see your voice.

We're looking for

  1. 1

    A PDF of your portfolio, and a link to your website or Instagram.

  2. 2

    Show us how you illustrate character, movement, emotion, world building, and landscape.

  3. 3

    Include examples of the mediums you work with, such as watercolour, digital, or pencil.

  4. 4

    Tell us what type of books you would like to work on with us.

  5. 5

    A short biography about yourself and your illustrating experience.

Ready to share your portfolio? When you are ready to submit, please email us at:

- Tips Before You Submit

A few things to keep in mind.

  • We are looking for bright, fun, quality books with humour and heart.

  • We love original fiction and non-fiction with big emotions, big ideas, and creative problem-solving.

  • Be prepared to collaborate on marketing and publicising the finished product.

  • We do not accept unsolicited short stories or poetry at this time.

  • Only successful submissions will be contacted. Due to volume, we cannot respond to every applicant.

- Not quite ready to submit?

We can help you get there.

That is okay. Our team of expert book coaches and editors can help you polish your manuscript before the submission window opens.

- Our artists

Meet Our Illustrators

Browse the artists behind our books and the many styles they bring to the page, from watercolour and pencil to bold digital worlds.