Founded | 2005 |
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Founder | Julia Marshall |
Country of origin | New Zealand |
Headquarters location | Wellington |
Publication types | Children's Books |
Official website | www |
Gecko Press is an award-winning independent publisher of children’s books based in Wellington, New Zealand. The company was founded in 2005 by Julia Marshall, formerly of Appelberg Publishing Agency.
Gecko Press publishes English translations of popular books from countries including France, Taiwan, Sweden, Japan, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. Gecko Press also publish 2–4 original titles each year.
Gecko Press has published and translated a wide range of children’s book authors and illustrators. These include:
Gecko Press publishes fiction and non-fiction books. Some of its most successful books to date include: Duck, Death and the Tulip, which has also been adapted as a stage production and short film, and Poo Bum by Stéphanie Blake.
Since it was established, Gecko Press has been internationally recognised. Prizes include: