Abstract
This paper discusses my own experience as an Australian-Filipino children’s and young adult (CYA) author trying to get traditionally published in Australia. After self-publishing two picture books and traditionally publishing three bestselling YA books with a Philippine publisher, I raise the question as to why the Australian publishing industry has not traditionally published a CYA book from the community in two decades, especially since the Aus-Fil community is the third largest Asian community in Australia. The paper covers my journey as an author — how I started, why I started, the steps I took to get traditionally published via a Philippine publisher, how I landed an Australian agent and the struggles of getting a publisher in Australia as well as getting recognised as an author. It contributes to the understanding of the struggles of writers of colour in Australia and discusses the realities of Aus-Fil writers.
Presenters
Kristyn Maslog LevisStudent, Post Doctoral, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Diversity in children's literature, Cultural diversity in publishing
