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Penguin's 'Who Was?' Series to Debut on Netflix
On May 11, Netflix Kids and Family Originals is premiering 'The Who Was? Show,' a 13-episode TV series based on Penguin Young Readers’ bestselling Who Was? biographies.
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HarperCollins Brings Roblox Books to North America
HarperCollins has been named the publishing licensee in the U.S. and Canada for Roblox, an online entertainment platform that draws more than 60 million fans of all ages each month.
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Licensing Hotline: April 2018
Read on for news about Sourcebooks’ new licensing effort with Moxie & Company, new representation for photographer and author Anne Geddes, and more.
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BuzzPop Goes Bilingual with Disney
Disney Publishing Worldwide has granted a three-year license to Bonnier Publishing USA’s BuzzPop imprint for original bilingual books featuring Disney characters; the titles will start rolling out on July 31.
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Bologna 2018: Licensing Highlights
Licensed books and intellectual property always have a strong presence at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and 2018 was no exception.
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Publishers' Presence Is Felt at Toy Fair
Publishers, particularly coloring and activity, novelty, and book-plus specialists, are facing ever stronger competition from toy companies, a fact that was evident at this year’s New York Toy Fair.
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The Art and Making of a Fan-Favorite Book
Art-of and making-of books about pop culture remain viable, even in an era when abundant behind-the-scenes information is available online.
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Pinkalicious and Peterrific Make Their TV Debut
An animated TV series based on Victoria Kann’s bestselling Pinkalicious picture books will debut on February 19 on PBS Kids.
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'Jumanji' Rules the January Box Office
The success of the most recent film in the Jumanji franchise, based on the picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, has come as a surprise.
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Licensing Hotline: December 2017
Read on for news about Random House’s expansion of its Nick Jr. preschool list, and more.
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Giving a Beloved Character Voice—On and Off the Page
Writers of licensed children’s books speak about the challenges and rewards of their slice of the industry.
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Licensing Hotline: November 2017
Read on for news of Egmont’s new Roblox license, Sterling’s books tied to the Cool School brand, Joe Books’ distribution and co-publishing agreement with Martellus Bennett’s The Imagination Agency, Penguin’s Gudetama deal, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: October 2017
Read on for news about Skyhorse’s Boy Scouts license, Cottage Door Press’s Daniel Tiger books for preschoolers, North American merchandise plans for Roald Dahl, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: September 7, 2017
Read on for news about Lerner's Crayola books, Carson-Dellosa's PBS Kids license, Abrams' tie-ins with Hanazuki and JoJo Siwa, Lego Ninjago and My Little Pony titles from DK, Harper’s latest Happy Meal promotion, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: July 2017
News about a Beatles-inspired animated series, plush-toy tie-ins from Quarto’s Seagrass Press, and more.
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Licensing Expo Shows Deep Bond Between Books and Tie-Ins
The 2017 Licensing International Expo highlighted the symbiotic relationship between books and licensed products.
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What's Hot in Licensed Publishing
Streaming properties, franchise films, and collectibles are catching publishers' eyes.
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Licensing Hotline: March 2017
Read on for news about Little, Brown’s books tied to Spirit Riding Free, new licensing deals at Walter Foster Jr., brand extension activity at Highlights Press, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: January 2017
Candlewick Entertainment has acquired world rights to three novels tied to 'Ride,' a live-action TV series that debuted on Nickelodeon on January 30.
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Publishers Betting on Strong Holiday Sales for Licensed Products
Books featuring licensed characters have seen a boom in recent years, and this holiday season looks to be a lucrative one.
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