Firefly News
We’re hiring! Sales and Marketing Officer post, deadline 1st March
Sales and Marketing Officer – Flexible part time (from three days per week) or full time Working from the Firefly office or from home as required....
Firefly signs debut children’s novel by Rebecca F. John
‘I am over the moon to finally be working with Firefly – a publisher I have admired from afar for the longest time. I can’t wait to share the world...
Firefly acquires detective story featuring hard of hearing protagonist
Firefly Press has acquired world rights in Major and Mynah, a junior detective story featuring a hard of hearing protagonist, by...
Firefly acquires rights for The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith sequel
Middle Grade adventure The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith debuted in 2020 and featured riddles for puzzle lovers hidden within the...
We’re hiring! Come and join the Firefly Team – two posts available
Do you want to be part of a growing, award-winning, independent children's publisher? We're looking for two new team members to join Firefly Press,...
Firefly acquires debut middle-grade from book blogger Jo Clarke
Firefly Press has acquired World English rights for the debut middle-grade detective story Libby and the Parisian Puzzle by popular book...
Permissions policy for educators and librarians: Jan-Feb 2021
PLEASE NOTE: This policy has now been extended until the end of July 2021.
Savage Sports series: Firefly Press nets its first non-fiction
As reported in The Bookseller today, Firefly have acquired world rights for Robin Bennett's Stupendous Sports series for 7-11 year olds, which kicks...
Rising Stars Wales Award 2021: Call out for submissions
We're delighted to partner with Literature Wales and launch a call out for submissions for the next Rising Stars Wales Award 2021, the second round...
Daydreams and Jellybeans Competition Winners Announced
Earlier this month, poet Alex Wharton announced a brilliant competition for 7-11 year olds to join in the fun around his forthcoming poetry...
Firefly Acquires Compelling YA Romance by Josie Williams
Firefly Press are delighted to announce the acquisition of a moving and compelling YA romance by Josie Williams. Firefly acquired UK and...
Writing Competition: Daydream Opportunity for Budding Poets
‘Have fun with your writing, be open to ideas, open to dreams - and your poem will find you.'Alex Wharton Poet Alex Wharton is calling on...
Katy Riddell to Illustrate Daydreams and Jellybeans by Alex Wharton
Firefly are delighted to announce that talented illustrator Katy Riddell will be partnering with poet Alex Wharton on his debut poetry collection...
2020 Submissions Window Announcement
We are very excited to announce that we will be holding a submissions window
Upcoming Titles Flying in from Firefly Press
As you may have seen we have revealed our stunning autumn 2020 covers. From an exhilarating new fantasy debut to the third instalment of the Clockwork Crow trilogy, this year’s upcoming titles promise to have something for everyone:
Firefly Celebrates Empathy Day 2020: Read Connect Act
In recent weeks we’ve all seen how empathy is more important than ever, to help us listen to and understand others, enable us to help those in need,...
Firefly Signs Second Crater Lake Book from Jennifer Killick
Firefly publisher, Penny Thomas, has acquired World rights in a second Crater Lake novel by popular middle-grade author Jennifer Killick, from...
Firefly Acquires Powerful YA Debut by Luke Palmer
Firefly publisher, Penny Thomas, has acquired World rights in Grow, a tense and compelling YA novel by debut author Luke Palmer, from Jane...
Elen’s Island by Eloise Williams Features on BBC2’s Great British Menu
Elen's Island by Children's Laureate Wales Eloise Williams featured in this week's Great British Menu where the inspiration for dishes is drawn from...
Firefly Hires Leonie Lock as Assistant Editor
With thanks to Books Council Wales' funding, Firefly have created a new, part-time Assistant Editor role to expand the existing team. We're...
Get Creative with Firefly’s Eggtastic Competition
You could win a Firefly book of your choice with our eggtastic Easter competition! Just let your imagination fly and create an egg to scramble our...
Rebel with a Cupcake by Anna Mainwaring: Blog Tour coming soon!
To celebrate the release of Rebel with a Cupcake on 2nd April, YA author Anna Mainwaring will feature in a week-long tour with these fantastic...
We’ve won! Firefly named Small Press of the Year: Wales 2020
The British Book Awards, otherwise know as The Nibbies, are run by The Bookseller each year to highlight and celebrate the best of the book trade in...
We’re hiring: Firefly are seeking an Assistant Editor
Award-winning children’s publisher Firefly Press is looking for a part-time Assistant Editor, to start Spring 2020. The successful candidate will...
US Rights Sales for World War II middle-grade novel Flight by Vanessa Harbour
Branford Boase Award longlisted title Flight by Vanessa Harbour has sold to Liz Szabla at Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan Children’s Publishing...
Firefly acquires first poetry collection from Welsh poet Alex Wharton
We are over the moon to announce that we have acquired world rights in our first poetry collection for children, Daydreams and Jellybeans by South...
Firefly acquires Monster Max book by Robin Bennett
We are thrilled to announce that we have acquired World English rights in a hilarious and fast-paced adventure story for 7-9s, Monster Max and the...
Firefly acquires new feel-good teen novel from Kate Mallinder
We are delighted to announce that we have acquired UK and Commonwealth rights in Asking for a Friend by Kate...
Eloise Williams named first Children’s Laureate Wales
Huge congratulations to Firefly author Eloise Williams who has been selected as the first Children's Laureate Wales (2019-2021). This new national...
Inaugural Rising Stars Wales Award 2020
New initiative launched to find talented children’s poets from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds based in Wales. If you write poetry for...
US Auction for Magical Catherine Fisher MG Novels
Award-winning MG novel The Clockwork Crow and sequel The Velvet Fox by Catherine Fisher, published by Firefly...
It’s a hat trick for The Jewelled Jaguar by Sharon Tregenza
Huge congratulations to Firefly author Sharon Tregenza and her middle grade mystery The Jewelled Jaguar. Three awards in one year is a stunning...