Amidst a steadily declining market for children’s books, particularly in hardcover, Harlequin Trade Publishing said it “has made the difficult, strategic decision to close the Inkyard Press imprint and transition the titles to Harper Collins Children’s Books.” They note: “Current market conditions have posed a variety of challenges for the business, which has been acutely felt in the YA/middle grade space with a shifting retail landscape, reduced distribution, and higher production costs in a price-sensitive segment.” Inkyard Press employees will be leaving the company August 1, including at least 5 people named in an internal memo. With the move, they […]
