New Imprints

ESPN media network Andscape is launching a book imprint with Disney Publishing Worldwide called Andscape Books. The imprint will publish 30 books a year, covering “narrative non-fiction and memoir genres, in addition to a line of young adult and children’s titles.” The first list will contain eight titles, launching with NFL journalist Jason Reid’s Rise of the Black Quarterback, a history of Black NFL players planned for August 2. Disney Publishing editorial director Jennifer Levesque will lead the imprint, with Kelli Martin, Disney Publishing executive editor, also acquiring and editing. Both will work with Andscape editor in chief Raina Kelley.

Zando announced it has partnered with Sarah Jessica Parker to launch SJP Lit, which “will publish sweeping, expansive, thought-provoking, and big-hearted literary and commercial works that are inclusive of international and underrepresented voices, leveraging her far-reaching celebrity to connect both emerging and established authors with new and eager readers.” Like Zando’s other imprint partners, SJP Lit will publish between four and six books over the course of three years. Parker “will be heavily involved in the publishing process,” including acquisition and cover design. She will also support the titles after publication through interviews, events, and social media. “Sarah Jessica’s authentic passion […]

Thomas Nelson Publishing announced a partnership with Magnolia Publications, a new independent company from Chip and Joanna Gaines. “Jo and I have been changed for the better by people’s stories. These past few years, we’ve had the opportunity to introduce some of these inspiring people to the world, and we’re convinced that there are far more stories out there that need to be told. That’s our hope for Magnolia Publications—that it would be a source of storytelling where people walk away encouraged and inspired,” Chip Gaines said in a statement. Magnolia’s first book is The Road to J.O.Y.: Leading with […]

Mindy Kaling is launching an imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio with Amazon Publishing and Amazon Studios. Starting in late 2022, the imprint “will publish books across genres, from fresh romantic comedies and poignant coming-of-age stories to make readers laugh—and cringe—to suspenseful dramas with unforgettable female protagonists.” Published work will then be adapted for streaming on Amazon Prime by Amazon Studios, with Kaling holding first-producer option. Through the imprint, Kaling will also publish her debut novel in 2023 and a new essay collection in 2024. Kaling said in the release, “I had the best time working on Nothing Like I Imagined, and […]

Sourcebooks will launch an Ebony Magazine Publishing imprint, “to showcase the extraordinary work of Black authors and celebrate Black stories.” Planning to publish four to eight titles a year, it starts with BLACK HOLLYWOOD: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments by photographer Carell Augustus in October 2022, with a foreword by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker. Fiction will follow in November, from actor, producer, director, and author Eriq La Salle, with his originally self-published Martyr Maker series. “Unfortunately, there has historically been a blatant underrepresentation of authors of color in the thriller/suspense genre,” La Salle said. “The exciting collaboration between two well […]