The AAP released its Stat Shot statistics for March, showing relatively strong sales in the last days before the widespread onset of physical lockdowns. Overall trade sales were $511.7 million, up from $495.3 million last March — and exceeding the five-year average of $484.1 million. Adult print sales were $235.1 million, up from $223.5 last March (reported as $218.8 million at the time). Children’s print sales were $140.3 million, near flat from $139.2 million last March (reported as $133.6 million at the time). The hint of things to come is in the details. Revenues from shipments of adult books to […]
