ABOUT DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
ABOUT DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
ABOUT DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
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<strong>ABOUT</strong> DPW BOOKS<br />
<strong>ABOUT</strong>: Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and<br />
magazines. DPW’s legacy began with the introduction of the first Disney comic strip in 1930.<br />
Walt Disney felt print would enhance the Disney movie experience, while also allowing the<br />
introduction of characters to those who had yet to see certain films. Today, DPW is a vibrant,<br />
global business that develops original, award-winning content (both Disney and non-Disney<br />
branded). In addition, it maintains licensing relationships with top publishing companies<br />
worldwide and has become a leader in English language learning content that enables<br />
children to learn through learning Centers, serial reference books, and multimedia materials.<br />
LEADERSHIP:<br />
Russell Hampton, Jr., president, Disney Publishing Worldwide<br />
Tonya Agurto, vice president, Licensing, Global & Americas<br />
Margaret Commellato, vice president, Licensing, China, Russia, Asia, ANZ<br />
Terry Downes, vice president, Publishing Operations<br />
Wendy Lefkon, vice president, Editorial<br />
Cecile Legenne, vice president, Global Licensing, EMEA<br />
Jennifer Levine, vice president, Global Communications<br />
Jeanne Mosure, senior vice president & group publisher, Global Content & Creative<br />
Raj Murari, senior vice president & group publisher, Global Sales, Marketing &<br />
Operations<br />
Suzanne Murphy, Vice President & Publisher, Editorial & Design<br />
Ken Shue, vice president, Art & Design<br />
Jonathan Symington, vice president & general manager, Global Licensing<br />
Simon Tasker, vice president, Sales & Marketing<br />
Lyle Underkoffler, vice president, Digital Media<br />
Dion Vlachos, vice president, Franchise Management & Synergy<br />
HEADQUARTERS: White Plains, New York, with creative centers in Glendale, California; and Milan, Italy.<br />
HIGHLIGHTS:<br />
DPW produces books for children globally through its vertically integrated publishing imprints<br />
in the U.S.: Disney Editions, Disney - Hyperion, Disney-Jump at the Sun, and Disney Press,<br />
as well as in Italy and Spain with Disney Libri. DPW also publishes books through licensing<br />
relationships with major publishing companies around the globe.<br />
Disney-Hyperion<br />
Disney - Hyperion Books houses a diverse list of original literary and commercial<br />
books, fiction and nonfiction, from preschool through young adult, by the best<br />
authors and illustrators in the field.<br />
Includes a diverse stable of award-winning and best-selling authors and illustrators<br />
including Rick Riordan, Dave Barry, Ally Carter, Eoin Colfer, Melissa de la Cruz,<br />
Ridley Pearson, and Mo Willems.
KEY LICENSEES:<br />
Disney-Jump at the Sun<br />
Disney - Jump at the Sun Books celebrates the rich diversity of African American<br />
culture and history through high-quality books for children and teens of all races and<br />
cultures.<br />
Recent highlights include Whoopi Goldberg’s best selling Sugar Plum Ballerinas<br />
series and the award winning The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes,<br />
illustrated by E.B. Lewis.<br />
Disney Press<br />
Disney Press publishes a broad list of titles for children – from infants to tweens –<br />
that celebrate and expand the worlds of favorite Disney characters, films, and<br />
television programs. Under Disney Press, best-selling titles from key Disney<br />
franchises such as Disney Fairies, Disney-Pixar Cars, Phineas & Ferb, Toy Story,<br />
and Disney Princess are brought to life.<br />
Marvel Press<br />
DPW has also taken on the responsibility of publishing children’s books that support<br />
Marvel’s key franchises, including Spiderman, Iron Man, The Avengers, Captain<br />
America, and Thor.<br />
Disney Editions<br />
Disney Editions publishes a diverse list of high-quality books for adults and families<br />
– from best-selling travel guides and biographies to stunning art and unique gift<br />
books. Recent highlights include Birnbaum's Walt Disney World and Disneyland<br />
guides, Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service (Revised and<br />
Updated Edition), Walt Disney Animation Studios The Archive Series Layout and<br />
Background, and The Art of Disney Epic Mickey.<br />
Disney Libri<br />
Ranked the second largest children's book publisher in Italy, Disney Libri publishes<br />
award-winning fiction for children of all ages. This includes books in the popular<br />
Disney Avventura series and non-Disney titles under the Buena Vista imprint.<br />
Licensed Publishing<br />
DPW’s licensing program creates countless book formats with licensees around the<br />
world, including Random House, Panini, Readers Digest, Panini, Kodansha,<br />
Parragon, and Egmont.<br />
From board books to novelty items, to Disney English licensed learning, these<br />
books bring the magic of Disney franchises such as Disney Princess, Toy Story,<br />
Cars, and Disney Fairies to retail outlets worldwide.<br />
Random House<br />
Panini<br />
Kodansha<br />
Hachette<br />
Parragon<br />
Egmont<br />
Media Contacts:<br />
Jennifer Corcoran jennifer.corcoran@disney.com<br />
Deborah Bass deborah.bass@disney.com
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