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Alessandra Balzer and Donna Bray will move their imprint, Balzer + Bray, from HarperCollins to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, effective April 15. They will be senior v-ps and co-publishers, and their imprint "will pursue vibrant, groundbreaking titles--from picture books to middle grade, to young adult fiction, and graphic novels," according to MCPG.
"The only word is thrilled," said Jen Besser, MCPG president & publisher. "Balzer + Bray has been an inspiration in the world of children's publishing. As a team, Donna and Alessandra are formidable. They have a passion for finding stories that resonate with readers, and their books have been enriching my own reading life for years. I could not be more excited for them to bring their talents to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group."
Since launching in 2008 with HarperCollins, Balzer + Bray has published more than 50 New York Times bestsellers and launched the careers of many notable authors and illustrators.
In a joint statement, Balzer and Bray said, "We're incredibly excited to move our imprint to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, whose high-quality, award-winning list we've long admired. At Macmillan, we plan to continue Balzer + Bray's mission of publishing bold, innovative books that appeal directly to kids in a fresh way, inspire conversations, and reflect a wide breadth of experiences. We are grateful to our brilliant authors and illustrators, as well as our beloved colleagues at HarperCollins, who have contributed so much to B+B's success over the years."