As previewed previously, Quarto will launch a new children’s imprint, Happy Yak, led by associate publisher Rhiannon Findlay. First titles will debut this summer, and the list will include board books, picture books, and more for children up to seven. The Bonnier Books UK music imprint led by Pete Selby will be called Nine Eight Books and launches in November with THE A-Z OF QUEEN by music journalist and author Mark Blake. Selby says in the announcement, “Our aim is to publish books which will not only appeal to music afficionado’s [sic] and fans but also curious readers who simply love […]
New Imprints
Imprints: Burke and Hartson Create All Seasons Press
Louise Burke and Kate Hartson have launched a new publishing company, All Seasons Press, “to publish the best writers, politicians and pundits in the conservative movement.” The first list, debuting this fall, will feature RUSH ON THE RADIO, by Rush Limbaugh show producer James Golden; THE CHIEF’S CHIEF by Mark Meadows, former chief of staff for Donald Trump; and IN TRUMP TIME: MY JOURNAL OF AMERICA’S PLAGUE YEAR by Peter Navarro. Founder and publisher Burke was previously president and publisher of the Gallery Publishing Group at Simon & Schuster, where she co-founded the Threshold Editions imprint and tried to publish […]
Imprints
Astra Publishing House is launching an imprint dedicated to publishing illustrated books for children, to be led by Jill Davis. She was most recently executive editor at Harper Children’s. She will report to coo Ben Schrank and president Leying Jiang. Davis says, “My focus at Astra will be developing authors and illustrators from all over and helping them create unforgettable stories with sparkle, soul, and lots of surprises. The majority of my list will be illustrated books for ages 0–12, with an occasional teen title.”
Branding
As of July 7, HarperCollins will institute interim changes on new books from former Houghton Mifflin Harcourt lines as they “continue to work to integrate the companies.” Frontlist and reprinted adult books going to press that were published by HMH will use the Mariner name and colophon, and children’s books will use the Clarion name and branding. These changes will apply to audio as well. HMH Productions has been renamed HarperCollins Productions. The terms of the acquisition of HMH Books & Media do not allow HarperCollins to use the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt name or branding on a on-going basis.
People, Etc.
Kierna Mayo has joined Random House as vp and executive editor at One World/Roc Lit 101, reporting to Chris Jackson. She was most recently SVP of content for Interactive One. At Penguin Random House Canada, Leah Persaud will join the sales team as group sales coordinator, moving over from her position as executive assistant to ceo Kristin Cochrane, and reporting jointly to vice president of sales Charidy Johnston and group sales director Val Gow. At Kids Can Press, Yasemin Uçar has been promoted to the newly created role of editorial development director. Patricia Ocampo joins as senior editor; she was […]
People, Etc.
Claire Eddy and Will Hinton have been promoted to editorial directors of Tor, Nightfire, Tor Teen, and Starscape. Also, Molly McGhee is promoted to assistant editor, effective immediately, reporting to Devi Pillai and Miriam Weinberg. Stacey Barney will join Nancy Paulsen Books as associate publisher, starting June 1. She was most recently executive editor at Putnam Children’s. Caitlin Tutterow will also join the Nancy Paulsen imprint; she was previously assistant editor at Putnam Children’s. Michelle Triant has joined Chronicle Prism as senior publicist. She was previously at Fortier Public Relations and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Brianne Johnson has joined HG Literary, bringing her list […]