List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. Childrens publishers directory of south africa list of. In this post, we listed book publishers in south africa. Were a boutique publisher and bookstore with a special focus on local childrens and ya literature, as we have a heart for childrens literacy and imaginations in southern africa. The publishers association of south africa aims to. Publishers of literature, general nonfiction, cookery, arts and craft.
The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa. Aflame booksafrica book centreafrica world pressafrican books collective ayebia clarke fahamu. We are a boutique publishing house and online bookstore for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. Nice and comprehensive list for the authors looking for childrens book publisher. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Call for submissions south african childrens book publisher. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa.
Formed from the merging of random house penguin books south africa and random. Books are an important part of the growth and development of any culture. This is a wellknown childrens book publisher in india. Bumble books independent publisher of childrens books. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a. A book publisher in pretoria, lapa uitgewers publishes mainly afrikaans books and occasionally. It is the most prolific publisher of childrens books in south africa. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. The book, how to get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps by basil van rooyen penguin books south africa is also a valuable source for south african authors. Listing all 5 childrens publishers listed in the south african publishers directories random house struik. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and ya fiction and nonfiction in south africa.
Imagnary house is a boutique publishing house for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. We specialise in south african history, politics and. They are focused on building a larger market for african children s authors and illustrators by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, rights and literary agents. In 2000, miemie du plessis was appointed the childrens book publisher, and she started the. They publish both educational and entertainment books for kids.