Penguin Young Readers will launch Rocky Pond Books, led by Lauri Hornik, who has been publisher at Dial Books for Young Readers. The imprint will publish fiction and nonfiction for age two through teen “with a focus on mental health and social-emotional learning and on seeking out exceptional debut authors and illustrators.” Rocky Pond’s first list will publish in spring 2023. “Above all, I am committed to publishing mental health content – books that start conversations, that provide a step toward healing, and that show readers they aren’t alone,” Hornik said in a release. “I’m so excited to now be dedicating myself […]
