Abrams will sell and distribute Red Comet Press titles in North America, effective with the fall 2024 season. Red Comet Press will be sold in the U.K. and Europe by Abrams & Chronicle Books. In the rest of the world, Red Comet Press will be sold and distributed by Abrams's network of global agents. The company has been distributed by Publishers Group West.
Founded in 2021 by Angus Yuen-Killick and Michael Yuen-Killick, Red Comet Press, Brooklyn, N.Y., specializes in children's books for readers 0–12, working with both new and established U.S. and international authors and illustrators, and books in translation from countries such as Japan, Ukraine, France, and the Czech Republic. Its list includes the Tummy Time board book series, Yellow Butterfly by Ukrainian creator Oleksandr Shatokhin, and If You Believe in Me by Rosemary Wells. Forthcoming titles include My Book and Me (June), a poem about the joys of books by Newbery Medal author Linda Sue Park and two-time Caldecott Medal illustrator Chris Raschka, and We Sing from the Heart (November) by Mia Wenjen, a picture book biography about Simon Tam and his struggle to trademark his band's name, The Slants, an effort that took him all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mary McAveney, president and CEO of Abrams, called Red Comet Press "a vibrant and creative force in children's publishing. Their unique and diverse books are a perfect complement to the Abrams' catalog. We look forward to bringing their exciting array of children's books to more readers through the strength and expertise of our dedicated sales team."
Red Comet Press publisher Angus Yuen-Killick said, "Our sensibility will dovetail beautifully with the portfolio of Abrams children's books and its current roster of publishing partners."
Red Comet Press editorial and creative head Michael Yuen-Killick said, "Abrams has some of the most acclaimed storytellers in the business. What an honor to be alongside them and working with the Abrams team."