As "part of an ambitious growth plan" led by Bonnier Publishing Group CEO Richard Johnson, Bonnier Publishing USA has launched a U.S. division of IglooBooks, an international mass-market publisher that specializes in "value-driven" adult and children's books, published in 36 languages and sold in 58 countries. Founded in 2003, IglooBooks was acquired by Bonnier in 2014.
Jeremy Nurnberg will head up the launch of the U.S. division of IglooBooks, which joins Bonnier Publishing USA's existing imprints: Little Bee Books, Sizzle Press, Weldon Owen and Blue Streak Books. Prior to his new position, Nurnberg worked as senior director, North American sales, at Parragon and as v-p, sales, at Sterling Publishing.
"We're very proud that Bonnier Publishing USA's growth story will continue in 2017 with the launch of another fantastic imprint, IglooBooks," said Shimul Tolia, CEO of Bonnier Publishing USA. "Including the IglooBooks business, we now have a dynamic U.S. company composed of four imprints, made up of over 50 employees. We're looking forward to another year of publishing creative and unique titles that readers love."
IglooBooks CEO Dan Shepherd commented, "We see a very bright future ahead with the establishment of the new U.S. imprint, IglooBooks, part of Bonnier Publishing USA. As our growth continues globally, it is a natural next step to build a North American team who will focus 100% on the needs of the U.S. consumer. We look forward to working with retail partners to bring the list to market in the coming months and years."