Gecko Press
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| Founded | 2005 |
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| Founder | Julia Marshall ONZM |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Headquarters location | Wellington |
| Distribution | Harper Entertainment Distribution Services (NZ and AUS) Lerner (US) Bounce! Sales & Marketing (UK)[1] |
| Publication types | Children's Books |
| Official website | www |
Gecko Press is an independent publisher of children's books based in Wellington, New Zealand.[2] The company was founded in 2005 by Julia Marshall, formerly of Appelberg Publishing Agency, winner of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal 2021.[3][4] Marshall was appointed Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in 2025.[5]
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.[6]
Gecko Press has published and translated a wide range of children's book authors and illustrators. These include:
Books
Gecko Press publishes fiction and non-fiction books for children. Some of its most successful books to date include: Duck, Death and the Tulip,[7] which has also been adapted as a stage production and short film, and Poo Bum by Stéphanie Blake.[8]