Firefly News
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,...