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HarperCollins Publishers today announced that Stephanie Fryling has been named President of Sales, leading the US Trade Sales business across all retail channels and distribution partners. Fryling will report to Liate Stehlik, CEO and Publisher, US Trade, beginning May 11. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUzEjYcm

This #EarthDay, HarperCollins is proud to continue its support of the Arbor Day Foundation and its mission to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Employees recently voted on how a donation be allocated, voting to support the Appalachia Pine Beetle Restoration Project in Tennessee. Funding will also support two additional initiatives: the Loblolly Pine Fungal Restoration Project across the Southeastern U.S. and reforestation efforts in India’s Cauvery River Basin. Together, these projects will help plant more than 40,000 trees.   To learn more about Arbor Day (Friday, April 24), the Arbor Day Foundation, and its Million Trees Project, visit: https://www.arborday.org/

Congratulations to the Ecco team and author Jared Lemus, whose GUATEMALAN RHAPSODY won the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection at the 62nd annual PEN America Literary Awards this week. Read the book: https://lnkd.in/dgSETvjr

HarperCollins Publishers and TOONSTAR, the tech-driven animation studio pioneering digital-first, creator-led animated franchises, today announced a strategic multi-year agreement to co-produce a slate of original animated series based on select HarperCollins titles. The first project planned for development is FRIENDSHIP LIST, based on Lisa Greenwald's popular series known for its themes of friendship, self-discovery, and navigating the challenges of growing up. In addition, HarperAlley will publish a graphic novel based on the Toonstar series. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eupJEWnh

Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry visited our New York City office in anticipation of her newest dystopian novel BUILDING 903, out in September from Clarion Books. The story follows protagonist Tessa as she uncovers censorship in her world and realizes the radical power of books to open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool, imagination. Preorder a copy: https://lnkd.in/edkYruat

Harlequin and Dashverse today announced a strategic multi-year agreement to co-produce a slate of 40 animated microdramas inspired by Harlequin Romance titles. The collaboration will launch in April with its first adaptation, A Fairy-Tail Ending by Catherine Mann. The microdramas will be developed by a team of illustrators assisted by Dashverse's proprietary production system, Frameo, a purpose-built platform for creating high-quality, serialized video at scale. This innovative approach captures the passion, drama, and emotional depth that define Harlequin novels, delivering them in concise, mobile-friendly episodes tailored to on-the-go audiences. Additional adaptations are slated for release in May, including Forbidden Fiji Nights with Her Rival by JC Harroway, Newlywed Enemies by Jackie Ashenden, The King's Pregnancy Proposition by LaQuette, and Mistletoe Baby Mix-Up by JC Harroway. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/er88DKpm 

This month, we celebrated 60 years of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON by Daniel Keyes. First published in 1966, this landmark classic remains one of the most powerful explorations of intelligence, empathy, and what it means to be human. Decades later, its themes around ethics in science, the way people treat one another, and the importance of compassion still resonate deeply.   Read the book: https://lnkd.in/e_FKPbHk

Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, hosted illustrator Cátia Chien in our New York City office for a book signing and toast in honor of her book FIREWORKS winning the 2026 Caldecott Medal, which is considered the highest honor for illustration in a children's picture book. The story, written by Matthew Burgess, follows two siblings as they eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display. Get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gXdYHQVM

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is thrilled to have three books debut on the New York Times bestseller list this week. THE KING IS COMING by John Bevere landed at number three; IF THE TREE COULD SPEAK by Tim Tebow at number six; and THE LIE YOU DON'T KNOW YOU BELIEVE by Jennie Allen at number seven—all in the Advice, How-to, and Miscellaneous category. Congratulations to all three authors! Read THE KING IS COMING: https://lnkd.in/eNtF9-gt Read IF THE TREE COULD SPEAK: https://lnkd.in/eWWJfFBV Read THE LIE YOU DON’T KNOW YOU BELIEVE: https://lnkd.in/eqXyb4tQ

Heading to #SXSW? Start your Friday at the Realtor.com Austin office and catch a live performance by TikTok star and country entertainer Hannah Dasher as she celebrates her new cookbook, STAND BY YOUR PAN, from Harper Celebrate. Enjoy a live tasting followed by a performance, all in a laid-back, come-and-go atmosphere. Grab a bite, sip a drink, and make yourself at home. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gub5-UCA