Meet Our Publishing Partners
At Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Australia, we are proud to collaborate with incredible publishing partners who help bring high-quality books to children across the country. These publishers share our passion for early childhood literacy, ensuring that every book we distribute is engaging, age-appropriate, and inclusive.
Their dedication to storytelling and education helps young readers develop a lifelong love of books, and we are grateful for their partnership in making the Imagination Library possible here in Australia.
We are proud to work with the following five publishers throughout 2025, each playing a key role in delivering quality books to children across Australia.
Magabala Books is an Indigenous-owned and led publishing house dedicated to celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. Based in Broome, Western Australia, they publish award-winning children’s books that reflect First Nations storytelling, culture, and heritage. As a not-for-profit Indigenous Corporation, Magabala Books nurtures emerging Indigenous writers and illustrators.
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Yarn Strong Sista shares First Nations storytelling through beautifully illustrated children’s books and educational resources. With over 23 years of experience, they specialize in storytelling and arts workshops for children. Their commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices extends beyond books, as they work closely with educators and communities to promote Indigenous perspectives in early childhood education.
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Penguin Random House Australia is committed to nourishing a passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. As part of the world’s largest trade book publisher, they publish a diverse range of children’s fiction and nonfiction, connecting young minds with engaging and inspiring books.
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Wombat Books has been sharing stories and creating memories with families for over ten years. As an independent boutique publisher, they love to find unique stories that connect us all with a passion for children’s fiction filled with readable and lovable characters. They publish children’s picture books, early readers, and middle fiction, offering engaging stories that relate to everyday readers. With a growing publishing schedule and distribution both locally and internationally, Wombat Books is committed to creating quality books to respect, love, share, and connect with.
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Hachette Australia has over 100 years of publishing experience and is committed to delivering exceptional children’s books that inspire a love of reading. Their expert team carefully selects and nurtures high-quality children’s stories, from picture books to adventure tales, ensuring young readers have access to engaging and meaningful books.
Learn more about Hachette Australia
