Affirm Press

14/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Madeleine Cleary whose debut novel, The Butterfly Women, has been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2026 for Debut Fiction.

Best of luck to all the shortlisted creators and our deepest gratitude to the independent booksellers who champion Australian books every day.

05/01/2026

Stolen Man on Stolen Land by Tyree Barnette is both a love letter to Australian multiculturalism and a clear-eyed exploration of its successes and its failings.

This is the perspective that has been missing from the race discussion in Australia, one that considers how privilege and race can shift across time and borders.

Coming February.

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29/12/2025

Our newest reads are officially here 📚⭐
Get your hands on these fantastic books now!

23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Thanks for being with us this year. We hope to bring you even more of your favourite reads in 2026!

What are you planning to read over the holidays?

11/12/2025

Geez, it’s tricky being human, isn’t it?
There’s so much to learn, like: tying your shoelaces, riding a bike, reading hard words, doing the monkey bars, and figuring out how to eat noodles 🍜

And now there’s a few more big ones for the list: showing compassion and building confidence.

Are you ready to learn more? 💛

From bestselling author Zanni Louise comes a heartfelt new series, helping big and little humans sit down together and talk about the things that matter most.

Find out more: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/series/Handbooks-for-Little-Humans

11/12/2025

We are delighted to announce we have acquired Rebecca Lim’s upcoming novel, The Graduate, which will be published May 2026. Read more here via Books+Publishing:

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08/12/2025

We're delighted to share that we have 3 books long listed for the Indie Book Awards 2026: The Butterfly Women by Madeleine Cleary in the Debut Fiction category; Nature's Last Dance by Natalie Kyriacou in the Non-Fiction category; and Dear Broccoli by Jo Dabrowski and Cate James in the Children's category.

Congratulations to all our wonderful authors and creators, and many thanks to the amazing independent bookstores and booksellers championing Australian books.

08/12/2025

Check out some of these amazing reader reviews for Mrs Claus by Renee and Travis Price.

This is a love letter to all the special women who make Christmas, and every occasion, as magical as it can be.

Grab a copy today from your local bookstore or online.

04/12/2025

Do you know a cricket fan?

Check out these hilarious and exciting titles from Dan Liebke and Alex Bowden and Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.

Christmas is sorted for the cricket tragic in your life!

Out now at your local bookstore or online.

♥️

01/12/2025

We are now deep into the holiday season, despite the unseasonably cold weather in Melbourne, and to make your holiday the best it can be we’ve got some absolutely stellar gift ideas for your Christmas stocking.

From bestselling thrillers and epic high-sea adventures to heartwarming family stories and charming picture books, our list offers something for everyone.

Head to your local bookstore today and stock up for the whole family.

30/11/2025

📚Submissions are open for our general list📚

Today, our general list editors are looking for literary and all genre fiction manuscripts and non-fiction submissions that are entertaining, engaging and leave readers (and the world, even a teeny bit) better off for having existed. If that sounds like your manuscript, then we can't wait to hear from you.

We have a new website! To learn more about submissions head to https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/Affirm-Press-Submissions

Please note submissions received after Monday 11:59pm (AEST) will not be assessed. We do not discuss submissions over the phone. Please resist the temptation to call. Our kids list is currently closed. Please stay tuned for our next open day for kids submissions.

Best of luck!

#2025

27/11/2025

Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, hosts of The Final Word podcast, were interviewed on ABC's News Breakfast show this morning about all things cricket and their new book, Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics. This book is the perfect Christmas gift and it is out now!