For what seems like since time immemorial, Penguin Random House Children's has been by far the biggest beast in British kids' publishing. That might have changed this morning with HarperCollins' announcement that it will acquire Egmont UK, plus Egmont’s Polish and German children’s book... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-02 02:11:04 UTC ]
HarperCollins has announced its intention to acquire Egmont Books UK for an undisclosed sum, alongside Egmont’s book businesses in Poland and Schneiderbuch Germany. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-01 18:47:00 UTC ]
Under an agreement set to close April 30, HarperCollins will buy Egmont Books UK, Egmont’s book business in Poland, and the German unit Schneiderbuch. All three focus on the children's market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Egmont is to publish a three-book middle-grade children’s series by Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocket of Stars. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-23 07:32:15 UTC ]
Scandinavian media group Egmont has reported a "good year" in its latest financial results with a record revenue of €1.7bn in 2019, but has warned 2020 is expected to be a "challenging year" due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-13 10:30:18 UTC ]
Egmont has snapped up a new illustrated fiction series by Amelia Fang creator Laura Ellen Anderson. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 08:58:32 UTC ]
Children’s reading comprehension declines to half the expected rate when they do not have regular storytime, a study from Egmont has revealed. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-02-26 22:50:26 UTC ]
With the support of former children's laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo, Egmont is lobbying the Government to incorporate "statutory storytime" into the national curriculum. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-20 12:28:31 UTC ]
Egmont has snapped up rights to a new middle-grade series by Annabelle Sami with illustrations by FAB Prize finalist, Allen Fatimaharan. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-14 04:43:34 UTC ]
Egmont UK is moving from its Shepherd Bush offices to a brand-new home in central London. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-09 04:55:17 UTC ]
Egmont has pre-empted a new beastly series by debut author Jack Meggitt-Phillips; read an exclusive extract here. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-23 04:51:31 UTC ]
Egmont has pre-empted a new beastly series in a three-book six-figure deal, described as "a natural successor to the genius of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-23 02:04:35 UTC ]
Egmont will publish a sustainable-fashion bible for eco-conscious teenagers from expert author Sarah Klymkiw and designer and illustrator Kim Hankinson. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-17 23:40:48 UTC ]
Egmont Publishing has struck a two-book deal for a middle grade series by “The Guilty Feminist” co-host and comedian Nat Luurtsema. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-17 20:50:31 UTC ]
Egmont has signed a deal with award-winning author Jim Smith for his new series A Super Weird! Mystery. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 08:27:48 UTC ]
Egmont has snapped up two more middle-grade novels from The Land of Roar author Jenny McLachlan. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-15 04:07:08 UTC ]
Egmont has snapped up a picture book about a "David Bowie-esque rhinocorn" by Matt Carr. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-07-24 15:26:49 UTC ]
Egmont has acquired two more books by Holly Jackson, the YA author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-07-01 04:18:25 UTC ]
Egmont rights director Tracy Phillips is moving to Hachette Children's Group (HCG) to replace Andrew Sharp, who is leaving publishing to train as a teacher. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-06-23 16:42:05 UTC ]