About black dog books
black dog books is a book publisher. We publish books for everybody, but especially for children. Look for them at your local bookshop.
We are committed to producing great books for children: the sort of books kids will want to pick up and read — and pick up and read again. If kids are given what they want to read, they can't be stopped. Here at black dog we're targeting those most passionate of readers — children under 14.
We know books, we know authors, we know illustrators — we know what children love to read. And we're passionate about giving them the right books. We're here to fuel children's enthusiasm for reading.
Enjoy black dog's books and look out for more to come.
black dog — books with bite.
Staff
Andrew Kelly is the managing director at black dog. He has the messiest desk and his own blog.
Maryann Ballantyne is the publishing director at black dog. She has an aversion to our online diary and avoids filling in forms at all costs.
Karen Tayleur is the editorial manager at black dog. She can do everything, including reading Maryann’s thoughts
Emily Rolfe is an editor at black dog. She is addicted to football and terrified of zombies.
Melissa Keil is an editor at black dog. She sometimes has blue cheese for dinner, nothing else.
Kate Newgreen is black dog’s manager. She rides a motorbike and her desk is the tidiest. Contact Kate to enquire about rights for black dog titles.
Jess Tran is the production, sales and stock coordinator at black dog.
Susie Kennewell is black dog’s publicist. She keeps the office energy up with snacks and treats, and can kill a computer with one touch. Contact Susie if you are interested in having an author visit your school, library, conference or festival or you need a review copy, posters, bookmarks or any other promotional material.
Kevin Roughana is in charge of the black dog finances. He was once a ‘bad dog’, now he is a black dog, and moonlights in theatre wardrobe.
Chris Miles is the black dog webmaster. He’s a dog person (not literally). Contact Chris if you have problems using the website.
What they say about us
"Another triumph for the tiny yet formidable Australian publisher Black Dog Books who've collared many awards in their short puppyhood."
— Gleebooks Catalogue, June 2006
"Many of the schools show an interest in your books because they grab the children's interest and get them reading. Sadly a lot of these children come from disadvantaged backgrounds and learning is very difficult for them. They are slow readers but your books interest them."
— Ann Baron, Oz Education
Distributed in Australia by Hardie Grant Egmont
Orders and enquiries to:
Random House
Toll free 1800 222 444
Fax 03 9753 4151
Distributed in New Zealand by Scholastic New Zealand Limited
Private Bag 94407
Greenmount
Auckland 1730
New Zealand
Telephone 09-274-8112
Fax 09-274-8114
orders@scholastic.co.nz
Distributed in South Africa by Nu Nation Books
PO Box 1119
Kuils River
7579
South Africa
Telephone 021 905 8841
Fax 021 905 8842
orders@nunationbooks.co.za
Rights
Find out which international rights are available for the titles in the black dog catalogue. Contact Kate to enquire about rights for black dog titles.