Era Publications was established as an educational publisher in 1971 as “English Research Association" (E.R.A.), a partnership of six people based in Adelaide, South Australia. The business came to be wholly owned by Rodney and Sandra Martin as R D Martin Pty Ltd trading as Era Publications in 1977. Rodney was a teacher, school administrator, curriculum writer and author before beginning the publishing business.

Era Publications, which began operations in the tin garage of a suburban home in Lockleys, South Australia, grew to own its offices and warehouse on Grange Road, Flinders Park, in Adelaide, South Australia. The company’s publications have been translated into 19 languages other than English and have been distributed or published in over 30 countries.

Publishing focus

Era Publications has a longstanding reputation for excellence in the field of literacy and English language teaching at the primary school levels, and in children’s picture books.

Era’s product groups include:

Classroom

• Big books for shared reading
• Levelled reading series for guided and independent reading
• English-language references for writing
• Manipulatives for guided and independent classroom activities
• Audio CDs and CD-ROMs
• Professional development literacy workshops for teachers
• Library and trade

Children’s picture books