THE 2027 PERENTIE PRIZE IS OPEN

The PERENTIE PRIZE is for graphic novel manuscripts (text only) is now open. 

The winner will receive an offer of publication with PERENTIE PRESS, as well as a $2000 advance towards royalties. 

Congratulations to the 2026 PERENTIE PRIZE Shortlist
Agent Orange and the Banana Bandits by Calum Greenall
Albie + Hair by Kristyn M. Levis
Creepers by Alison Stegert
Dragon Bros by Jess Galatola
Library Dragons and the Curse of Darkness by Rochelle Sharpe
Sea Creatures with Superpowers by Dannika Patterson
The Book Borrowing Bandit by Sarah Fallon
Violet Bloom: Alien Spy by DC Nash
Void Runners by Isabelle Quilty
Worldbuilding with Wumba by Emily Larkin

Congratulations to the Winner and Highly Commended
Winner: Violet Bloom: Alien Spy by DC Nash
Highly Commended: Creepers by Alison Stegert
Highly Commended: Agent Orange and the Banana Bandits by Calum Greenall

The 2027 PERENTIE PRIZE is now open and will close on 30 November, 2026.

How to enter
Purchase an entry fee in the relevant category (you can enter as many times as you like, in as many categories as you like). Keep your receipt number and include this when completing the entry form. Click here to read the full terms and conditions, complete your details and upload your manuscript.

Entries close 30 November, 2026.

Before you enter
For an idea of what PERENTIE PRESS are interested in publishing and to get your manuscript submission ready, consider one of the following options:
  • check out our first books as they release in 2026
  • meet with us at a writers conference or festival in 2026 (dates will be on socials)
  • purchase a manuscript assessment via Book Whispers.

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