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Odedina leaves Oneworld After Less Than A Year Citing Lack Of Trust & Support

December 10, 2015 By achuka Leave a Comment

The Bookseller has reported:

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Sarah Odedina has resigned from her position as children’s publisher at Oneworld saying she did not receive the necessary support to build her list.

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She leaves the company with immediate effect.

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Odedina joined Oneworld in May to launch Young Adult imprint Rock the Boat… [She] told The Bookseller that she was "not given the support or trust that would be essential to build a successful list". 
 
Odedina was previously m.d. at Hot Key Books, a role she left in November 2014.
 

full report via Odedina leaves Oneworld | The Bookseller.

Filed Under: Blog, Books Tagged With: departures, jobs, news, resignations

HarperCollins Children’s Books acquires DOTTY DETECTIVE from Clara Vulliamy

October 8, 2015 By achuka Leave a Comment

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired a new young fiction series, DOTTY DETECTIVE, from popular author/illustrator Clara Vulliamy.

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From the press release:

“Featuring a new girl hero for the 5-8s, the adventures of schoolgirl sleuth Dot are all set to hot up the market with a unique combination of illustration and text bouncing with humourand fun, from an acclaimed author.

World rights in the three-book series were acquired by Ruth Alltimes (Publishing Director for Fiction, HarperCollins Children’s Books) in a deal with Hilary Delamere at The Agency (London) Ltd. The first book in the series will publish in paperback in March 2016 in a daringly dotty package with gorgeous girl appeal. Book two publishes in August 2016 and the third title follows in January 2017. Books illustrated by Clara have sold over 50,000 copies in the UK but this series will be Clara’s first solo foray into young fiction.

Dot’s story is told in a unique diary format of hilarious Tweet-style observations, selfie pics (artworked by Clara), under the duvet moments back at ‘HQ’ (Dot’s bedroom) and clues that Dot finds and sticks into her book. She’s an everyday girl, but one who isn’t afraid to say what she means and make you laugh whilst she’s saying it. And with the help of McClusky, her faithful sidekick hound, she is always ready to sniff out a mystery. The books are packed full of humorous scenarios from both home and school that every young girl will recognise.

Clara Vulliamy trained in Fine Art at the Ruskin School and the Royal Academy. She lives in Twickenham with her husband and their two children who provide inspiration for her work. She is the daughter of author and illustrator Shirley Hughes and has written and illustrated numerous stories for children and babies, including the highly successful Dixie O’Day series, a collaboration with her mother.

Commenting on the deal Ruth Alltimes said, “Dot is destined to be the new ‘book-best- friend’ of young girls everywhere; she is impishly funny, aspirational and so full of curiosity that girl readers will be drawn into her world of mini mysteries! Clara Vulliamy’s signature stylish, witty artwork creates an irresistible young fiction package.”

Filed Under: Blog, Books Tagged With: acquisition, deals, news

Veronica Roth working on new series; 1st book due in 2017

April 9, 2015 By achuka Leave a Comment

The "Divergent" author is set to write a new two-book series, HarperCollins Children’s Books told The Associated Press on Monday. The books currently are untitled, with the first one expected in 2017 and the next in 2018.
 
Roth and her publisher offered few specifics, beyond saying the series is in "the vein of ‘Star Wars’" and will tell of a boy’s "unlikely alliance" with an enemy.
 
"Both desperate to escape their oppressive lives, they help each other attain what they most desire: for one, redemption, and the other, revenge," the publisher announced.

via Veronica Roth working on new series; 1st book due in 2017 – Redding.

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Children’s Book News From PW – as collated by Bookman Beattie

January 28, 2015 By achuka Leave a Comment

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http://beattiesbookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/childrens-book-news-with-pw_28.html

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Simon & Schuster Children’s Books Seeking New MD

December 17, 2014 By achuka Leave a Comment

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Ingrid Selberg, m.d of Simon & Schuster’s Children’s Division, is to leave the publisher at the end of this month.

S&S said Selberg had resigned from her position after 11 years at the company for personal reasons, and that a replacement was being sought.

via Selberg to leave Simon & Schuster | The Bookseller.

Filed Under: Blog, Books Tagged With: departures, news, publishing, resignations

WOW DOW!

January 15, 2014 By achuka Leave a Comment

as reported in The Bookseller

Penguin Random House UK is to create a single children’s division, bringing together Penguin Children’s and Random House Children’s Publishers.
Francesca Dow, previously m.d. of Penguin Children’s, is to be the m.d. of the new division, reporting to Penguin Random House UK c.e.o. Tom Weldon. Philippa Dickinson, currently m.d. of Random House Children’s Publishers, is to take on the new role of consultant children’s publisher "with specific editorial responsibility for key projects and authors", before retiring next year.
The company said there were no current plans to co-locate the two divisions, though a spokesperson said that the "ideal situation" would be to bring them under one roof.

via Dow to head merged PRH UK children's division | The Bookseller.

Filed Under: Blog, Books Tagged With: children's, news, Penguin, Puffin, Random House

Phile Earle Leaves Bloomsbury and joins David Fickling Books

September 25, 2013 By achuka Leave a Comment

Bloomsbury children’s sales director Phil Earle is to join newly independent David Fickling Books as sales and marketing director.
The new appointment will be effective from January 2014.
Earle joined Bloomsbury last year, and was formerly at Simon and Schuster and before that at Random House. He is also himself a published author.
DFB founder David Fickling, who previously worked alongside Earle at Random House, said: “From our point of view, Phil is the perfect combination of author and industry expert, reflecting the dual insights and inspiration of others in our team. His relevant market knowledge and his strong customer relationships fully match our belief in working very closely with all our partners to create excellent books.”

via Earle joins David Fickling Books | The Bookseller.

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Adele asked to write children’s book – Really (?!)

August 23, 2013 By achuka Leave a Comment

Adele Approached By Puffin To Write Children’s Book

The 25-year-old singer – who has 10-month-old son Angelo with her boyfriend Simon Konecki – has been approached by top publishing company Puffin to pen a story for kids which will be an easy-read for beginners, feature simple images and follow a storyline based on motherhood.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ”Adele loves the idea. It won’t reveal anything too personal as that’s not her style. But the book will be something she can have as a memory of her early days as a mum and also something she can dedicate to her son. Everyone is very excited.”
Adele – who won the Best Original Song Oscar earlier this year for her James Bond theme ‘Skyfall’ – will follow the likes of Madonna, Ricky Gervais and David Walliams who have also had big hits with children’s fiction.
Puffin believe Adele is capable of matching the success of J. K. Rowling, the creator of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise.
The source added: ”The children’s book market is flourishing with celebrities and Puffin have watched Adele’s huge climb to super stardom.
”Everything Adele touches turns to gold and this would rocket the way J. K. Rowling and ‘Harry Potter’ did.”

via Adele asked to write children's book – TV3 Xposé Entertainment.

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