04 November 2013
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the Independent Alliance and are their first member to be a dedicated children’s book publisher. Our addition makes them a global alliance of 11 UK publishers.
Being the first children’s publisher to join the Alliance fortifies our leading position among smaller publishing firms and we are proud to share the vision of editorial excellence, original, diverse publishing, innovation in marketing and commercial success with the other members.
Our own David Fickling states: “We were genuinely thrilled that the Independent Alliance called on us so quickly and we have no hesitation in joining their ranks. We love their drive and energy, both in publishing and among the wider independent creative industries.
“UK publishing and bookselling have been battling with consolidation and globalisation and the Alliance is a fierce force to help small sellers and publishers compete with the conglomerates - and celebrate excellent books and inventive stories.
He also added: “Despite the pressures, we really believe that independent publishing has been enjoying something of a renaissance this century and that the best is yet to come.”
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For more information about the Independent Alliance, please click here!
