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Simon & Schuster and Urano World Publishing Group, one of the biggest independent publishers in Spain and Latin America, have established a joint publishing arrangement between Primero Sueño Press, an imprint of S&S's Atria Books, and Urano Publishing. This marks the first time that Simon & Schuster will distribute directly into the Spanish-speaking market, the company said, adding that it is part of its ambition to expand the scope of its international publishing, in English, translated work, and foreign languages.
Under the agreement, some Spanish-language titles will be published in Spain and Latin America by Urano World and its imprints, as well as to most Spanish-speaking territories throughout the world. In the U.S., co-published titles will be published under the Primero Sueño Press imprint.
The first co-published title will be the Spanish edition of For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn, which will be released on October 21 in conjunction with publication of the book's special edition in the U.S. Future publications include the Spanish editions of The Book of Shadow Work; Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System; and the horror anthology The Ghosts of Where We Are From.
S&S CEO Jonathan Karp said, "Since we announced Primero Sueño Press in February 2024, the reader response to the imprint's mission to serve Spanish and English speakers has been remarkable. This partnership with Urano World Publishing Group, one of the best known and most respected publishers of Spanish-language books around the world, is an exciting next step in making these books available to readers worldwide and expanding their reach. We are thrilled to offer our authors the opportunity to extend their reach into Spanish-language markets."
Michelle Herrera Mulligan, v-p and associate publisher at Primero Sueño Press, added, "We're eager to introduce Simon & Schuster's most impactful titles to our community, both original and in translation, to new markets around the world with such a dynamic strategic partner. The Urano World Publishing Group is known for starting conversations that cross borders and genres. Our authors couldn't be in better hands."
Joaquín Sabaté, CEO of Urano World, said, "We are particularly pleased to announce this partnership with one of the world's leading publishing groups. The depth and diversity of their editorial catalog will enable us to move forward together, fostering a new and enhanced level of engagement with Spanish-speaking readers around the globe. We are delighted to embark on this journey together and confident that the market will welcome it with great enthusiasm."