Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House Canada is the Canadian division of Penguin Random House, the world’s most global trade book publisher which was formed on July 1, 2013, upon the completion of an agreement between Bertelsmann and Pearson to merge their respective trade publishing companies, Random House and Penguin, with the parent companies owning 53% and 47%, respectively. Penguin Random House comprises the adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital trade book publishing businesses of Penguin and Random House in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa, and Penguin’s trade publishing activity in Asia and Brazil; DK worldwide; and Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial’s Spanish-language companies in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, and Chile. Penguin Random House employs more than 10,000 people globally across almost 250 editorially and creatively independent imprints and publishing houses that collectively publish more than 15,000 new titles annually. Its publishing lists include more than 70 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors. In Canada, Penguin Random House Canada is comprised of Penguin Canada and Random House of Canada, trade publishers and distributors of books from their sister imprints in the U.S. and the U.K.

Jamia Wilson

Vice President and Executive Editor

Past deals in Publishing

Rebel Girls

Series A in 2023
Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

Duckbill Books

Acquisition in 2019
Duckbill Books is an independent publishing house in India that publishes children's books. Duckbill offers an eclectic mix of books for readers ranging from six-year-olds to young adults.

Eric Carle

Acquisition in 2019
Eric Carle LLC, founded in 1981 and based in Northampton, Massachusetts, specializes in book publishing and the management of works by the renowned author Eric Carle. The company oversees a diverse portfolio of books and intellectual properties, and has expanded its offerings to include live children's theater adaptations of its literary works. As of November 2020, Eric Carle LLC operates as a subsidiary of Penguin Random House LLC, enhancing its ability to reach a wider audience and foster a love for children's literature.

Liontree Publishing

Acquisition in 2019
Liontree Publishing has a proven track record in delivering top product to the marketplace.

Rodale - Book Business

Acquisition in 2018
Rodale - Book Business is a consumer book publisher.

Fort Box Publishers

Acquisition in 2017
Fort Box is small pen to print publishing house mobilizing words that matter in over 50 countries across the globe. It provided direct to author services from copyediting to distribution.
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