Effective January 1, Simon & Schuster is handling trade sales and distribution in North America of print and digital books of Hazelden Publishing, a division of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation that publishes addiction recovery and self-help resources. Hazelden's publishing program also provides tools, programs and training for behavioral health professionals and educators. It is currently distributed by Perseus Distribution.
Hazelden Publishing was founded in 1954 with the publication of Twenty-Four Hours a Day, a book of meditations that is now a mainstay in recovery literature. Its leading self-help titles include Codependent No More by Melody Beattie and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown.
"We are excited to partner with Simon & Schuster to expand our reach in the U.S. and Canadian markets," said Joe Jaksha, publisher, Hazelden Publishing. "Teaming with Simon & Schuster is an exciting step in our commitment to supporting individuals in recovery, their loved ones and communities and we look forward to making Hazelden's knowledge and expertise more accessible for all."
"Hazelden is well-known for providing quality books and programs that support personal growth and inspire lifelong recovery," said Steve Black, v-p, client services, Simon & Schuster. "They are, simply put, the premier publisher in this field."