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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.

  • Licensing Hotline: December 2017

    Read on for news about Random House’s expansion of its Nick Jr. preschool list, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Licensing Hotline: July 2017

    News about a Beatles-inspired animated series, plush-toy tie-ins from Quarto’s Seagrass Press, and more.

  • Licensing Expo Shows Deep Bond Between Books and Tie-Ins

    The 2017 Licensing International Expo highlighted the symbiotic relationship between books and licensed products.

  • What's Hot in Licensed Publishing

    Streaming properties, franchise films, and collectibles are catching publishers' eyes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Licensing Hotline: November 2016

    Next January, Random House Children’s Books will launch its first four titles tied to Just Born’s marshmallow candy brand, Peeps.

  • Watch Today, Read Today: Book Tie-Ins Hit the Market Faster

    Publishers are accelerating the development cycle for licensed tie-ins to satisfy consumer demand.

  • Licensing Hotline: September 2016

    Parragon has secured master publishing rights to Num Noms, a scented, food-based line of novelty-collectible toys from MGA Entertainment. The deal includes English-speaking markets and global military bases.

  • Licensing Hotline: August 2016

    Little, Brown is launching a series of books tied to the rebooted preschool TV series 'Bob the Builder,' produced by Mattel's HIT Entertainment division.

  • Licensing Hotline: August 2016

    Little, Brown is launching a series of books tied to the rebooted preschool TV series 'Bob the Builder,' produced by Mattel's HIT Entertainment division.

  • Former Dalmatian Execs Launch Dreamtivity Imprint

    Two former Dalmatian Press and Bendon Publishing executives, have started a new publishing company and a new children’s imprint.

  • The Major Licensing Trends of 2016

    Among the trends at this year's Licensing International Expo were properties aimed at a pre-school audience, books tied to reality shows, and augmented reality.

  • Girl Power Is Big at Licensing Expo 2016

    Female superheroes and other properties intended to inspire confidence in girls were a big presence at Licensing Expo.

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