Angus Yuen-Killick, whose children's book publishing career includes key positions with Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Penguin Young Readers Group, Disney Publishing, and DK, is creating his own children's publishing company, Red Comet Press.
Red Comet Press's first list will be published this fall and include three pictures books--Before We Sleep by Giorgio Volpe and Paolo Proietti; Mister Fairy by Morgane de Cadier, illustrated by Florian Pigé; and Cat & Dog: A Tale of Opposites by Tullio Corda--and one illustrated novel for older readers, The Secret of the Magic Pearl by Elisa Sabantinelli and Iacopo Bruno. Red Comet Press is being distributed by Publishers Group West.
Yuen-Killick said, "I have been fortunate to work with some of the best in the business, and have many long-standing relationships across the industry. Red Comet Press provides the opportunity to use my experience and skills in creating great storytelling that resonates with children. Being involved in every aspect of the publishing process--from acquisitions and editorial, through to design, sales, and marketing takes me back to why I came to publishing in the first place. I can't think of anything more thrilling than launching little comets into the publishing world and guiding them into the hands of readers everywhere."
Future Red Comet Press projects include two picture books by children's book author and illustrator Rosemary Wells, which will be published in 2022 and 2023. Wells commented: "I've worked with Angus Yuen-Killick for over 20 years at three major publishers. Angus is one of the brightest stars in our sky."