Founded in 2003, Celapene Press is based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Our goals are to:

• provide opportunities for new, emerging and established writers and illustrators
• publish a range of high quality books by predominantly Australian writers
• promote small press publishing in Australia through membership of SPN (Small Press Network) who exist to advance the interests of the Australian small and independent publishing sector
• hold the annual Charlotte Duncan Award and donate the profit to the Neo Natal Unit, Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital