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 one of the publishers at black dog. He has his own blog.
Maryann Ballantyne is a publisher at black dog.
Karen Tayleur is a project manager and commissioning editor at black dog.
Emily Rolfe is an editor at black dog.
Kate Newgreen is black dog’s manager. Contact Kate for all commercial enquiries.
Amanda Martin is production manager at black dog.
Susie Kennewell is black dog’s publicist. 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.
Melissa Keil is an editor at black dog.
Frank Bren is in charge of the black dog finances.
Chris Miles is the black dog webmaster and is responsible for keeping this site in order. 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:
Macmillan Customer Service
Telephone 1300 135 113
Fax 1300 135 103
Level 4, 627 Chapel Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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.