Bonnier Books UK will launch the nonfiction children’s imprint Hatch Press in January 2024, planning to publish about 30 titles a year. The line, focused on “hands-on learning, and art and activity titles for fledgling readers between 3-12 years old,” is led by Kieran Hood. The imprint is based on republished editions of the backlist of Salariya, the rights to which Bonnier acquired last November after the publisher was liquidated.
Archives for September 2023
National Book Awards Translated Literature and Poetry Longlists
Murphy to Leave Harper; Stehlik to Add Oversight of Children’s Division
President and publisher of Harper Children’s Suzanne Murphy “will be leaving the company to pursue other interests” at the end of September, the company announced. President and publisher for the Morrow Group Liate Stehlik will take on additional responsibilities, serving as president and publisher for Harper Children’s as well. Murphy, who joined the company in 2015, says in the announcement, “It has been an honor to work with our amazingly talented authors and illustrators, my brilliant, creative, and passionate teams across the Children’s division, and valued colleagues throughout the company. It also has been a highlight of my career in […]
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The National Book Awards Rescinds Drew Barrymore’s Invitation To Host
The National Book Foundation announced that it has rescinded Drew Barrymore’s invitation to host this year’s National Book Awards ceremony, after Barrymore’s show broke the WGA strike by resuming production. They write in a post on Twitter, “The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture. In light of the announcement that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony. Our Commitment is to ensure that the focus of the […]
Distribution: New Clients for BTPS
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services will provide full sales and distribution for New Paradigm Publishers and Image Cascade in the US and Canada, effective immediately; Energy Psychology Press in the US and Canada, starting October 1; and The Secret Mountain in the US and Bridge City Books in US and Canada, both effective January 1. BTPS will also handle fulfillment for Shine Early Learning in the US and Canada, effective immediately, and Popular Book Company in the US on October 1.