Dr. Seuss has likely taught as many kids to read as anyone on Earth, and now Dr. Seuss Enterprises is getting even deeper into the education business through a partnership with Random House Children's Books. The two companies are collaborating on the publishing and distribution of multi-subject Dr. Seuss Workbooks, a new series for students in preschool through third … [Read more...] about Random House Partners on Dr. Seuss Schoolbooks
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Card Game Challenges Players to Worst Case Scenario, Because Life’s Not Hard Enough!
The last year has been many people’s worst-case scenario. So, how do you find the humor in that? Board game inventor Eric Poses does it by pitting our COVID-19 experience against other scenarios that are so much worse it’s laughable. The Worst Case Scenario Card Game is based on the New York Times bestseller The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, by Joshua Piven and … [Read more...] about Card Game Challenges Players to Worst Case Scenario, Because Life’s Not Hard Enough!
Farshore Acquires Rights For CoComelon Books
The UK-based publisher Farshore has announced a huge win for the company, saying it has secured the publishing rights for books based on the wildly popular CoComelon children's series by Moonbug. The deal was brokered between Bethan Garton at The Point.1888 and Emma Cairns-Smith, the Global Acquisition Director at Farshore. The agreement includes rights for the UK and Eire, … [Read more...] about Farshore Acquires Rights For CoComelon Books
Writers Form #DisneyMustPay Task Force In Royalty Dispute
Disney has been getting back into the publishing business in a big way in recent years, but the acquisition of several publishing houses has also brought some headaches in the form of writers who say they are owed unpaid royalties. Half a dozen writers' organizations have joined the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in forming the task force, which is … [Read more...] about Writers Form #DisneyMustPay Task Force In Royalty Dispute
Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
The newly launched Aconyte Books says it's publishing a new series of novels inspired by Marvel's hit tabletop miniatures game Crisis Protocol, and a series based on the Assassin's Creed video game series. Aconyte is the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment, created last year to deliver on the Asmodee slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”, and to create new … [Read more...] about Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
Mattel Signs a ‘Ludacris’ Deal
Toy giant Mattel is joining forces with star musician and songwriter Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges on a new animated series called Karma's World, to air on Netflix later this year. The agreement creates a joint venture between Mattel, 9 Story Media Group Inc., and Karma's World Entertainment for a multi-year global licensing deal tied to Karma’s World, the series created by … [Read more...] about Mattel Signs a ‘Ludacris’ Deal
Charlesbridge Partnering On Chicken Soup For the Soul Series
The folks at Chicken Soup for the Soul LLC will be bringing their positive message to kids, in a new joint venture with children's book publisher Charlesbridge, launching this fall. The companies say two new lines of books, Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES (for ages 0-3) and Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS (for ages 4-7), will focus on childhood social and emotional well-being … [Read more...] about Charlesbridge Partnering On Chicken Soup For the Soul Series
Fordham Tags NXT GEN As Agency For Little Tracker IP
NXT GEN Brand Marketing announced today its appointment by Fordham USA as the global licensing agency for the Little Tracker lines of adventure books and snack foods. Little Tracker is based on a series of books connecting curious children and families to explore our vast and diverse world. The Little Tracker characters and story are deeply rooted in messages of global … [Read more...] about Fordham Tags NXT GEN As Agency For Little Tracker IP
Boutique Licensing Agency Lands Major Deal With Sanrio
The Brand New Licensing Agency Inks Deal With Sanrio Property Mr. Men and Little Miss The new Boutique Licensing Agency—aka BLA!—was formed as an EMEA-focused licensing agency whose aim is to transform the partnership experience in the licensing industry, and their approach seems to be working. Only a few months after formally entering the market, BLA! hit the ground running … [Read more...] about Boutique Licensing Agency Lands Major Deal With Sanrio
Big Week For Dr. Seuss: Three New Deals And An Anniversary
You just can't keep Dr. Seuss out of the news lately. After getting political conservatives into a fluster last month after cancelling certain Dr. Seuss books for images now considered racially offensive, the children's book brand has seen sales increases and this week announced three new deals. The first slate of deals, announced April 6, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of … [Read more...] about Big Week For Dr. Seuss: Three New Deals And An Anniversary