Sourcebooks has bought most of the titles in the catalogue of Dawn Publications (excepting some books whose rights are reverting to the authors) and will make the children's picture book titles part of Sourcebooks Kids. Sourcebooks will publish the Dawn 2020 frontlist, and will reissue its backlist under the Sourcebooks eXplore juvenile nonfiction imprint.
The 88 acquired titles include A Drop Around the World by Barbara Shaw McKinney and The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony.
Founded in 1979, Dawn Publications, Nevada City, Calif., has been dedicated to inspiring in children a deep understanding and appreciation for all life on Earth. The sale followed the death last August of co-publisher Richard Rodrigue, which co-publisher Carol Malnor said "signaled a time of change for Dawn Publications. It was important to us that our mission to connect children with nature would continue. Sourcebooks has the leadership, resources, and commitment to carry that mission into the future." She and co-publisher Bruce Malnor will remain involved with Dawn Publications as consultants.
Bruce Malnor added: "We're excited that Dawn Publications has found a new home with Sourcebooks, giving our books a broader audience and allowing our authors and illustrators to thrive."
Sourcebooks CEO and publisher Dominique Raccah said, "Our mission is to honor and continue the exceptional work that Dawn Publications has done in using storytelling to illuminate environmental issues for young readers."