
For the love of reading
Here’s what we’re up to
With around 70% first time Authors and Illustrators already signed to our house of Larrikins, we’re always on the hunt for new and emerging talent.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Check out our submission guidelines, but before you do, take a quick look at what we’ve been up to. Our current titles will give you an idea of the kinds of work we love to publish.
Good Luck
Available Now
Coming Soon

AUTHOR: Rory H. Mather
ILLUSTRATOR: Jesus Lopez

AUTHOR: Sigi Cohen
ILLUSTRATOR: Patrick Corrigan

AUTHOR: Emily S. Smith
ILLUSTRATOR: Aleksandra Szmidt

AUTHOR: Dhana Fox
ILLUSTRATOR: Anna Demchenko

AUTHOR: Rebecca Ralfe
ILLUSTRATOR: Gabriella Petruso

AUTHOR: Michelle Wilson
ILLUSTRATOR: Catherine Suervova

AUTHOR: Trudie Trewin
ILLUSTRATOR: Nelli Suneli

AUTHOR: Mike Dumbleton
ILLUSTRATOR: Peter Bath

AUTHOR: Jo Gliddon-Baker
ILLUSTRATOR: Aleksandra Szmidt

AUTHOR: Emily S. Smith
ILLUSTRATOR: Pete Olczyk

AUTHOR: Amy Dunjey
ILLUSTRATOR: Jesus Lopez

AUTHOR: Rory H. Mather
ILLUSTRATOR: Pat Corrigan

AUTHOR: Samaria Lemke
ILLUSTRATOR: Ruth-Mary Smith

AUTHOR: Jacinta Froud
ILLUSTRATOR: Gabriella Petruso

AUTHOR: Sigi Cohen
ILLUSTRATOR: Irene de la Pena

AUTHOR: Sarah Speedie
ILLUSTRATOR: Rebel Challenger

AUTHOR: Mary Anastasiou
ILLUSTRATOR: Someone really good

AUTHOR: Sharon Boyce
ILLUSTRATOR: Suzanne Houghton

AUTHOR: Millie Lewis
ILLUSTRATOR: Someone really good

AUTHOR: Carla Fitzgerald
ILLUSTRATOR: Someone really good

AUTHOR: Coral Vass
ILLUSTRATOR: Someone really good

AUTHOR: Mary Anastasiou
ILLUSTRATOR: Anil Tortop
Booksellers & Retailers
All Larrikin titles are distributed to Booksellers and Retailers via our distributor alliances.
Find your local distributor here.
AUSTRALIAN SALES:
NewSouth Books
E: enquiries@newsouthpublishing.com
AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR:
Alliance Distribution Service
E: adscs@alliancedist.com.au
INTERNATIONAL SALES:
MMS Publishing
E: info@mms-publishing.com
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR
Orca Book Services
E: tradeorders@orcabookservices.co.uk

LARRIKIN ASSESSMENTS
Our Larrikin Assessment service offers Authors the chance to have their manuscript professionally assessed by James Layton.
James will provide valuable feedback and guidance to help you refine your submissions and achieve better publishing outcomes.
Submissions
At Larrikin House, our focus is on creating quirky, original & humorous kid-focussed books.
We’re always on the look-out for our next great Author or Illustrator.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Before you submit to us, please download our submission guidelines for a clear outline of what we’re looking for.
We’re currently looking for picture books written in prose.