New Imprints

Penguin Random House is relaunching a Texas Monthly Press in association with the magazine that will “publish books across genres and formats that capture the spirit and stories of Texas.” The imprint previously ran from the 1970s through the early 1990s. Random House editor Mark Warren will serve as editorial director. The publisher writes: “Texas Monthly Press will publish a defining body of work, both fiction and nonfiction, that reflects the singular mythos of Texas—its people, culture, and history; its heroes and villains; its titanic figures in politics, business, sports, and the arts; its tragedies, intrigues, and aspirations. From the […]

Tokyopop is launching a children’s imprint, with the first list publishing in Fall 2026. Tokoyopop Kids will publish manga, international graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, and Spanish-language books for readers up to 12. “Tokyopop has been bringing manga to readers of all-ages for nearly 30 years and this new imprint will deliver engaging, age-appropriate content that combines the visual appeal of manga with storytelling themes relevant to today’s early and middle-grade readers,” coo and publisher Marc Visnick said in a release. “We look forward to working with a wide range of licensors and publishing and retail […]

Tagus Press, the publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, has become an imprint of the University of Massachusetts Press. The focus of Tagus Press is Portuguese and Lusophone books. Mario Pereira remains executive editor of Tagus Press.

Transworld is launching horror imprint 3AM Books, which will “reflect the full range and ambition of horror today, bringing together established voices, bold new talent and a growing community of readers,” the Bookseller reports. The line will be run by publishing director Rachel Winterbottom alongside editorial director Simon Taylor. The first title, CN Vair’s Fawn, will publish in August. The first list will also include Billie Host’s Splasher and a reissue of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist, which Transworld previously published. Elsewhere, Bloomsbury India and Say Again Press are launching a new nonfiction imprint together, with plans to publish titles […]

Alvina Ling Books is the official name of the new Little Brown Children’s imprint first announced last November. The inaugural list will debut in Fall 2026, and includes three new books from Newbery and Caldecott honoree Grace Lin, along with books by bestselling author Holly Black and actor Kate McKinnon. The imprint will aim to publish 15 to 20 titles a year “at the intersection of entertainment and art,” with an emphasis on fiction. Ling says in a release, “I’m thrilled to officially launch my imprint this fall, with a list that reflects the full range of categories I’m planning […]

Skyhorse Publishing is partnering with Culinary Book Creations ceo James O. Fraioli to launch a new cookbook imprint, Golden Grove Publishing. Fraioli and Skyhorse senior editor Jesse McHugh will lead the line. “Since its founding, Skyhorse has been committed to publishing a wide range of practical books, which have been and continue to be a huge part of our success,” Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons said in a release. “We’re excited to tap James’s expertise to produce high-end cookbooks that celebrate successful chefs and restaurants in the American food scene.”