WINNER OF THE 2011 GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE ANNOUNCED

Andy Mulligan has been named as the winner of the 2011 Guardian children‟s fiction prize for his book Return to Ribblestrop. Published by Simon & Schuster, Return to Ribblestrop is the sequel to Mulligan‟s first ever book, "Ribblestrop‟, and tells the adventures of the pupils and teachers at Ribblestrop Towers.

Mike the Knight publishing programme revealed

Simon and Schuster UK Ltd have unveiled plans for the launch of their Mike the Knight TV tie-in publishing range.

DARREN SHAN MOVES TO S&S CHILDREN'S

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd today announced the acquisition of a new series from international bestselling children's author Darren Shan.

International bestseller, Becca Fitzpatrick, signs fourth Hush, Hush novel for Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books today announced the acquisition of a fourth Hush, Hush novel from international bestselling author, Becca Fitzpatrick.

S&S signs third novel from Guardian Prize-shortlisted author Andy Mulligan

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books today announced the acquisition of a third novel from Andy Mulligan, whose second S&S title, Return to Ribblestrop, was this weekend announced as one of four titles shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Prize 2011.

Spiderwick Chronicles author Tony DiTerlizzi brings Starlight Storytellers to sick children in hospitals and hospices across the country

The author of the world famous Spiderwick Chronicles and recent bestseller, The Search for Wondla, Tony DiTerlizzi today launches an exciting literary project to benefit sick children in collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation and publisher Simon & Schuster. Starlight Storytellers is a national venture that will see authors, illustrators and storytellers visiting hospitals and hospices around the UK to bring books to life for children that are suffering from illness.

Philippa Gregory Signs Major Young Adult International Publishing Deal with Simon & Schuster

Philippa Gregory, the #1 international bestselling author of The other Boleyn Girl and The Red Queen will publish her first-ever young adult titles under a new global publishing agreement with Simon & Schuster.

Barry the fish with Fingers swims onto screen

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books today announced that animation rights have been optioned for their bestselling preschool brand Barry the Fish with Fingers, written and illustrated by Sue Hendra.

New Picture eBooks from S&S UK!

Simon & Schuster today announced the publication of further picture books in full-colour eBook format across some of its biggest brands, authors and illustrators. Following the launch of S&S’s first full-colour ebooks earlier in 2011, with six classic Olivia titles, the publisher has released a further seven titles including TV tie-ins for CBeebies hit series the Octonauts, the bestselling Dogs Don’t Do Ballet by Waterstone’s prize nominee Anna Kemp and Book Trust Best New Illustrator Sara Ogilvie, and Fingers from Sue Hendra.

S&S to publish fiction and picture books from debut author Suzi Moore

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books today announce a fiction deal with new talent Suzi Moore, who will also feature on their picture book list for the first time this year.

The Killer of Little Shepherds wins a CWA Gold Dagger

The Killer of Little Shepherds by Douglas Starr has won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction.

Simon & Schuster signs new novel for the Facebook generation

Simon and Schuster today announced the acquisition of a new teen novel for the Facebook generation, with a hugely successful collaborative team behind it – New York Times bestselling author Jay Asher and award-winning author Carolyn Mackler.

P&O Cruise competition winner

Congratulations to the winner of the Milly Johnson's Here Come the Girls Win a cruise competition . . . Yolanda Barker. Yolanda will be going on a 12 day Mediterranean Cruise, thanks to P & O.

Simon & Schuster announces third Jo Nesbø children’s title

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books today announced the acquisition of a third Doctor Proctor young fiction title from bestseller Jo Nesbø.

A nationwide celebration for the publication of Monstersaurus!

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books today announced plans for a nationwide celebration for the publication of Monstersaurus, the new picture book from Aliens Love Underpants creative duo Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.

Killer of Little Shepherds on Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards Shortlist

The Crime Writers’ Association tonight (Friday 20) announced the shortlists for a number of this year’s Daggers - the prestigious awards that celebrate the very best in crime and thriller writing.

Mark Radcliffe joins the iTunes Festival line up!

On the 18th July, Mark Radcliffe, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, will be appearing at the iTunes Festival to discuss his new book, Reelin’ In the Years, with Edith Bowman. Mark currently co-presents Radcliffe & Maconie on BBC Radio 2. He has won 6 Gold Sony Awards, including Music Broadcaster of the Year in 2009 and has recorded five albums with two bands.

S&S UK launch Young Creative Writer of the Year Award

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd have today launched the Young Creative Writer of the Year award in association with www.booksandthecity.co.uk and Clothes Show Live.

Craig Robertson nominated for Crime Award

RANDOM author Craig Robertson has been nominated for the 2011 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year.

DOUBLE WIN FOR BRIAN MOORE and S&S

Brian Moore added to his trophy cabinet and defied the bookies' odds to walk away with the Best Autobiography award for 'Beware of the Dog' on Monday evening.

Simon and Schuster announces Smurfs movie tie-in programme

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books today announced a deal to publish the Smurfs movie tie-in programme this summer as well as classic Smurfs titles later in the year.

Simon and Schuster extends best-selling Dork Diaries series

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books today announced further titles for the successful Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renée Russell.

Major new six-figure deal for YA trilogy

Simon and Schuster UK today announced a major new six-figure deal for a YA trilogy by US author Andy Fukuda.

New title for Barry The Fish With Fingers authors

Simon and Schuster UK today announced a new deal with picture book author & illustrator Sue Hendra, creator of Barry the Fish with Fingers.

S&S reveals new character from Aliens Love Underpants creators

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books today announced a new picture book deal with bestselling Aliens Love Underpants creative duo, author Claire Freedman and illustrator Ben Cort.

Classic Olivia stars in first S&S colour eBooks

Simon & Schuster UK today announced the publication of the company’s first full-colour eBooks.

Guild of Food Writers and Simon & Schuster Illustrated scoop prestigious prize at Paris Cookbook Fair awards

How the British fell in Love with Food scooped the prize of Best Culinary History Book in the World at the 16th annual Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Katie Davies, Tamsyn Murray and Ben Cort to celebrate World Book Day with Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd have lined up some of their best talent to support World Book Day on the 3rd March 2011 with three different regional events.

Simon and Schuster acquires new fiction series for girls

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books have announced the acquisition of a new fiction series for 8-12 year-old girls, entitled Signs of Love.

Arthurian Legend inspires young fiction series

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books today announced a new deal for a young fiction adventure series inspired by Arthurian legend.

Sophie Hardach's debut novel is picked for the WATERSTONE'S 11

"We [Waterstone's] asked British publishers to submit the best of their literary debuts scheduled for publication in 2011. Authors could be from any country, writing on any theme or subject - our only condition was that the books must be great. We were not disappointed in the result." "This is the Waterstone's 11. Enjoy them, and don't keep them to yourselves." Dominic Myers, Managing Director, Waterstone's.

Simon and Schuster sign debut author with three teen novels

Simon and Schuster UK today announced the signing of debut author Sarah Alderson, with two teen thriller novels alongside a paranormal romance for the Simon Pulse list.

S&S acquires Ashes Memoir

Simon & Schuster UK are delighted to announce the acquisition of the autobiography of renowned cricketer James Anderson in a deal agreed on Christmas Eve. Ian Chapman, MD & CEO of Simon & Schuster UK, acquired UK & Commonwealth rights from agent Jonathan Conway at Mulcahy Conway Associates on behalf of Craig Sackfield at Centric Sports Management. Commenting on the acquisition, James Anderson said: “I’m delighted to be able to tell the story of my career for the first time. Simon & Schuster’s enthusiasm and vision for the project is something that excited me from the start. I’m raring to get going when I’m back home from what is proving to be the best winter away I’ve ever had. Let’s hope bringing home the Ashes urn is just the first of many successes for this England team.” Ian Chapman said: "It is a privilege to welcome Jimmy Anderson to Simon & Schuster's list as one of the world's foremost bowlers following his stellar performance in 2010 - 2011's Ashes. His role in England's hugely successful tour of Australia was substantial and he was pivotal in retaining the Ashes as our leading wicket-taker. This is a must-have autobiography for any cricketing fan and we look forward to publishing Jimmy with huge pride and excitement."

Global launch for the Furies with Simon and Schuster

Simon and Schuster UK today announced the acquisition of a debut teen paranormal trilogy for global launch in autumn 2011. The trilogy, comprising Fury, Envy and Eternity, features three mysterious Furies, in the form of beautiful women, who arrive in a small town to wreak divine retribution on those who have played hard and fast with others’ hearts, terrorising a group of teens in order to exact karmic justice. Not everyone will survive – and those who do will discover that sometimes there are worse punishments than death.

Moore wins Sports Book of the Year!

Congratulations to Brian Moore, who has won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award for 2010. Moore collected the prize for his autobiogrphy, entitled "Beware of the Dog: Rugby's Hardman Reveals All". Co-founder of the prize Graham Sharpe said: "It's a uniquely engaging book and a fascinating exploration of what lies beneath the tough exterior of one of England's greatest rugby players."

PODCAST: Audio interview with Matthew Cobb...

PODCAST: Audio interview with Matthew Cobb about his new book on the French Resistance here: http://bit.ly/oWKkE

NEWS: S&S buys Kercher book http://bit.ly/9X1WO

NEWS: S&S buys Kercher book http://bit.ly/9X1WO

NEWS: Neil Cross, author of NATURAL...

NEWS: Neil Cross, author of NATURAL HISTORY and BURIAL has had a new crime show, LUTHER, commissioned by the BBC - to be aired in 2010.

NEWS: Child 44 is short listed...

NEWS: Child 44 is short listed for the Independent Booksellers book prize! http://bit.ly/hNMmz

VIDEO: Why I wrote THE LIFE...

VIDEO: Why I wrote THE LIFE AND DEATH OF DEMOCRACY by John Keane - http://bit.ly/2v90Pa

REVIEW for BLACKMOOR by Edward Hogan...

REVIEW for BLACKMOOR by Edward Hogan - reviewed by @seriouslykooky http://sarahkay1.livejournal.com/7265.html

Check out our new look youtube...

Check out our new look youtube channel! - http://www.youtube.com/user/SimonSchusterUK what do you think?

Are you a member of Facebook?...

Are you a member of Facebook? If so, become a fan of Simon & Schuster UK! http://tinyurl.com/nwnntw

VIDEO - Check out the trailer...

VIDEO - Check out the trailer for Brad Thor's THE LAST PATRIOT - http://bit.ly/19mdcP

David Grann is shortlisted for the...

David Grann is shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize. For more details - www.thesamueljohnsonprize.co.uk

Sophie Mckenzie has won the Leeds...

Sophie Mckenzie has won the Leeds Book Award for BLOOD TIES - Congratulations Sophie!

Big names edged out in science-heavy...

Big names edged out in science-heavy Samuel Johnson prize shortlist - http://tinyurl.com/otzr3j

'Beijing fails to silence voice from...

'Beijing fails to silence voice from beyond the grave' Read Geoff Dyer and Jamil Anderlini's article on FT.com http://tinyurl.com/raftxj

Great review for THE WHITE WOMAN...

Great review for THE WHITE WOMAN ON A GREEN BICYCLE by Monique Roffey http://zombiereviews.livejournal.com/1132.html published in July 09.

TOTAL FILM chooses 7 Books that...

TOTAL FILM chooses 7 Books that could be the next Twilight... http://bit.ly/nd6JI

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory...

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory will be published on August 18th 2009. #philippagregory

Mark Radcliffe won Music Broadcaster of...

Mark Radcliffe won Music Broadcaster of the Year at this year's Sony Radio Academy Awards - Congratulations Mark!

Delighted to announce that Elizabeth Strout's...

Delighted to announce that Elizabeth Strout's OLIVE KITTERIDGE has won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. http://tinyurl.com/cnk49p

"the guy was meant to be...

"the guy was meant to be a minor character but ended up collecting his own fan base!" http://tinyurl.com/danieldepp

Read Daniel Depp's answers to your...

Read Daniel Depp's answers to your questions here - http://tinyurl.com/danieldepp

'Child 44 stood out like Hannibal...

'Child 44 stood out like Hannibal Lecter at a serial killers’ convention.’ Charlie Higson, Guardian 4/5 http://tinyurl.com/djj43r

@simon_saysUK: ‘Duncan writes…with power and assurance’ -...

‘Duncan writes…with power and assurance’ - Scotsman reviews A DAY AND A NIGHT AND A DAY by Glen Duncan http://tinyurl.com/d4r67t

@simon_saysUK: The Winners of the Toughest Cat...

The Winners of the Toughest Cat Competition have been announced!! Check out the winners here: http://tinyurl.com/bymsbj

@simon_saysUK: "I'd say there's some of me...

"I'd say there's some of me in my leading ladies...and, sorry to say, in the villains, too!" read more... http://tinyurl.com/c99dnk #books

@simon_saysUK: Check out Mark Radcliffe's most influential...

Check out Mark Radcliffe's most influential songs @ http://tinyurl.com/c6caaw

@simon_saysUK: Twitter spoke and Peter answered! Read...

Twitter spoke and Peter answered! Read Peter Manseau's answers in our LiveJournal blog - http://tinyurl.com/aq49xb