Effective in September, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will sell and distribute all frontlist and backlist titles of Blue Star Press across all sales channels worldwide.
Founded in 2015, Blue Star Press, Bend, Ore., focuses on creative how-to, lifestyle and wellness titles under three imprints: Blue Star Press, Paige Tate & Co., and Blue Star Coloring. Its notable titles include Hand Lettering 101, As You Grow, Millennial Loteria, Strong, How to Draw Modern Florals, and Transplants.
Peter Licalzi, co-founder and COO of Blue Star Press, said, "We are eager to build on the solid foundation we established in our first three years. In PRHPS, we have found a partner to help us scale with best-in-industry sales and distribution, and as importantly, a common commitment with us to constantly learn and improve, along with a shared culture that values hard work to create exceptional books."
Jeff Abraham, president of PRHPS, said that Blue Star Press's "ability to consistently see opportunity in the marketplace and to publish to that with impactful and quality-designed books has brought them well-deserved success. We believe our partnership will help grow their program in new and exciting ways."