In the UK, HarperCollins Children’s Books is starting a new imprint for young adults called Harper Fire, as reported by the bookseller. Harper Fire, a new part of HarperCollins Children’s Books, will be headed by publishing director Natalie Doherty.
She shared:
“We’re really happy to start Harper Fire, where we’ll have amazing authors. There’s a lot more to come! Harper Fire helps us give the best young adult books to readers who love great stories, just like we do.”
HarperCollins mentioned that the new imprint is an opportunity to release good books. These will be for all young adult readers, with diverse authors and stories. They also said that Harper Fire will have a special social media presence.
The first book to come out under this new name was Compass and Blade by Rachel Greenlaw on February 29. HarperCollins Children’s Books said they’ll publish important books under this new imprint. These will include titles such as A Language of Dragons by S F Williamson, Brielle & Bear by Salomey Doku, and The Goldens by Lauren Wilson.
The HarperCollins Children’s Books editors, Tom Bonnick and Megan Reid, will create books for the new collection. The first book, Compass and Blade by Rachel Greenlaw, will be published on February 29, 2024.
HarperCollins mentioned that their new books are really good and represent all young adult readers, authors, and stories. Harper Fire will start with its social media and be a big part of the Young Adult Literature Convention in 2024. This initiative is to collaborate with readers and help with interaction through brand expansion.
Cally Poplak, who leads HarperCollins Children’s Books and Farshore, mentioned:
“This new special collection lets us highlight our amazing authors and expand our books for young adults. It also helps us connect better with young adult readers.”
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