Distribution: Archipelago Books
Archipelago Books is now distributed by New York Review Books. Archipelago titles will appear in the NYRB catalog and are distributed through NYRB’s distributor, Penguin Random House.
Mallory Loehr to Lead Random House Children’s; Barbara Marcus Steps Down
Mallory Loehr will become president of Random House Children’s Books on May 1, reporting to ceo Nihar Malaviya. Loehr will also join the PRH US Leadership Team. “In her thirty plus years of enthusiastic dedication to Random House Children’s Books, Mallory has played a seminal role in the development of this business,” Malaviya said in a release. “…She’s a homegrown talent who truly believes in constantly evolving our approach to work in a way that can change cultures and thinking. I’m thrilled that she will not only lead RHCB but also help to shape our company overall as a member […]
Scholastic Book Sales Flat as Clubs and Fairs Boost the Quarter
Scholastic released financial results for the third quarter ended February 28, with sales up 4 percent to $335 million, due to the acquisition of 9 Story Media and stronger sales in the school reading events segment (which comprises book clubs and book fairs). “Scholastic achieved modest revenue growth and improved operating results in the third quarter,” president and ceo Peter Warwick said in a release. “Despite increasing pressure on family and school spending on books and educational materials, strong performance by school book fairs and clubs, successful new titles and the addition of 9 Story Media Group contributed to positive […]