Mentorship Program
Little Book Press Mentorship Program
The Little Book Press Mentorship Program is an exciting initiative dedicated to the discovery and growth of new storytellers for young readers.
Designed to support and launch emerging talent in children’s publishing, the Little Book Press Mentorship Program provides unpublished South Australian creatives with the opportunity to embark on a career in children’s publishing under the guidance of some of the industry’s most celebrated children’s authors and illustrators.
Participants are selected through a competitive application process and receive a publishing contract with Little Book Press. Working closely with their mentor and Little Book Press staff, successful mentees produce a picture book for a baby, toddler or preschool audience.
Our 2025 Mentees
Meg Riley
Author
Mentored by award-winning South Australian author Phil Cummings, whose extensive body of work includes over 100 children’s books and a longstanding commitment to children’s literacy.
Garth Cochrane
Illustrator
Mentored by acclaimed illustrator and author Andrew Joyner, known for his dynamic illustrations and bestselling titles such as The Terrible Plop and Dr. Seuss’s The Horse Museum.
The Little Book Press Mentorship Program has been made possible through grant support from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation.
Updates will be shared to our Submissions page and social media channels.