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Razorbill
On Monday, October 17, 2011, I was fortunate enough to interview Lynne Missen, Penguin’s newly appointed Publishing Director for Young Readers, regarding the launch of Razorbill in Canada. Our interview touched on what both Canadian and international readers can expect from Razorbill. And now, without further ado:
The Pen Stroke: When is the official launch date of Razorbill?
Lynne Missen: The launch of Razorbill is two-fold: Firstly, it will be marked with the paperback release of Cathy Ostlere‘s Karma. It’s a book about fifteen-year-old Maya who returns to her homeland of India after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Secondly, at the end of January 2012 a social media platform will be unveiled.
TPS: How many books will be published under the imprint annually?
LM: There will be half a dozen original content books. In addition, there will also be the release of second editions.
TPS: What types of books will be published under the imprint?
LM: Razorbill will be mainly comprised of young adult fiction for ages 12 and up.
TPS: How did the decision to launch Razorbill come about?
LM: It came from the desire to have an authentic and compelling voice. For that reason, readers will see a wide range of books being published under the imprint.
TPS: How does Razorbill plan to set itself apart from other imprints?
LM: We plan on making Razorbill the go to list. The aim is to foster a logo that will be recognized and respected by both teens and adults.
TPS: I’ve heard that Razorbill will be publishing Joseph Boyden’s latest novel. Can you speak about that?
LM: We are really excited about this. Boyden’s book will be based on his short story Turtle Island published in The Globe and Mail in July 2011. Turtle Island is about a young boy caught between the contemporary life of gangs and the struggle to come to terms with his Native heritage.
TPS: Can you shed light on some of the other authors you’ll be publishing?
LM: Scot Gardener, Hiromi Goto, Charles de Lint, Carrie Mac, Mariko Tamaki and Emily Pohl-Weary, to name a few.
TPS: With the increasing popularity of eReaders, will Razorbill books be made available as eBooks?
LM: Absolutely.
TPS: Earlier you mentioned a social media platform. Can you elaborate on what shape that will take?
LM: Razorbill.ca, a virtual community, will be a forum for readers and writers to discuss books as well as a platform that will allow them to share content and videos.
I would like to once again thank Lynne Missen for taking the time out of her
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