Hodder buys Rising Stars

Hodder Education has acquired independent publisher Rising Stars, which publishes curriculum, assessment and revision resources for primary schools. Rising Stars will retain its imprints and branding and Andrea Carr, founder and m.d., and her team of 28 staff will remain with the business. Carr will also take overall responsibility for Hodder Primary publishing, including Rising Stars. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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