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. It was established by

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at Atheneum Books where she was the founding director of the children's department (1961). Atheneum merged with or was acquired by Scribner's in 1978, then MacMillan in 1984, before the acquisition by Simon & Schuster in 1994. There may have been previous uses of 'Aladdin' as a brand name in the book industry.

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Aladdin Paperbacks are aimed at readers aged 4 to 12 and most are reprints from other (hardcover) imprints, which include what Simon & Schuster term some of the most enduring children's books of the modern era. Its ranges include the "Ready-to-Read books," and the slightly older "Ready-for-Chapters" titles aimed at younger age-groups and beginners. Aladdin also publishes a "limited number" of original titles and series entries, across multiple genres including action, adventure, and relationships novels.

Executives

The first children's book published by the dependent imprint seems to have been in 1967. Karl ran the Atheneum Books for Younger Readers, Aladdin, and Argo imprints until she retired in 1985.Jean Karl, 72; A Publisher Of Books For Children
(obituary). 2000-04-03. Eden Ross Lipson. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
. Summer 2006. Alan Jalowitz. Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Penn State University. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
. No date. Vicki Palmquist. Children's literature network. (c) 2002–2008. Retrieved October 21, 2011. In October, 2002, Eloise Flood was appointed to the newly created position of "Vice President and Publisher" of Simon & Schuster's Children's Publishing Paperback Group, the role encompassing both the Aladdin Paperbacks and

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imprints. As of April, 2008, the current executives overseeing the entire Children's division currently include Rick Richter (President), Robin Corey, who holds the title of "Executive Vice President & Publisher, Novelty & Media Tie-Ins, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing," and Liesa Abrams, a Senior Editor.

Books

Some works published in Aladdin editions, where dates are those of first publication, commonly in a hardcover edition under another imprint. * ''

Strega Nona ''Strega Nona'' is a children's picturebook written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. If considered as a folktale, the story is Aarne-Thompson type 565, the Magic Mill. It concerns Strega Nona ("Grandma Witch" in Italian, though it is actually s ...

'' (1975) by

Tomie dePaola Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola (; September 15, 1934 – March 30, 2020) was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 260 children's books, such as '' Strega Nona''. He received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lifeti ...

Bunnicula ''Bunnicula'' is a children's novel series. The first installment was written by James and Deborah Howe, and introduced a vampire rabbit named Bunnicula who sucks the juice out of vegetables. After the sudden death of his wife in 1978, Howe con ...

series by James Howe, from 1979 *

Henry and Mudge Henry and Mudge is a series of American children's books written by Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant and published by Simon & Schuster. The series is a common read found in curricula for 2nd and 3rd grade. The series is illustrated by Suçie St ...

series by

Cynthia Rylant Cynthia Rylant (born June 6, 1954) is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), nonfiction, and poetry. Several of her books have won ...

and Suçie Stevenson, from 1987 * Shiloh trilogy by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, from 1991 * Pendragon series by

D. J. MacHale Donald James MacHale (born March 11, 1955) is an American writer, director, and executive producer. He has been affiliated with shows such as ''Are You Afraid of the Dark?'', ''Flight 29 Down'' and ''Seasonal Differences''. MacHale is also the au ...

, from 2002 *

Canterwood Crest ''Canterwood Crest'' is a series of novels by Jessica Burkhart. The series follows middle school students at Canterwood Crest Academy, an elite boarding school for highly competitive equestrian riders. It begins by following Sasha Silver, a tra ...

series by Jessica Burkhart, from 2006 *

The Melting of Maggie Bean ''The Melting of Maggie Bean'' is a children's novel by Tricia Rayburn, published in 2007. The book follows the titular Maggie Bean's quest to lose weight and join her school's synchronized swim team. Plot Maggie Bean is the average seventh ...

(2007) by Tricia Rayburn * Dork Diaries series by

Rachel Renee Russell Rachel () was a Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, two of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel. Rachel's father was Laban. Her older sister was Leah, Jacob's first wife. Her aunt ...

, from 2009 *

The Goddess Girls ''The Goddess Girls'' is a series of children's books written by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, published by Simon & Schuster under the Aladdin imprint. The books are based on Greek mythology and depict the younger generation of the Olympia ...

series by

Joan Holub Joan Holub (born 1956 in Texas) is an author and illustrator of over 180 books for children. She also uses the pen names Rita Book and Brad Bucks. Personal life Holub was born in 1956 in Texas. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from ...

and Suzanne Williams, from 2010 * Half Upon a Time series by James Riley, from 2010 * Story Thieves series by James Riley, from 2015

Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Series

* Nancy Drew, Girl Detective series by

Carolyn Keene Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the Nancy Drew mystery stories and The Dana Girls mystery stories, both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. In addition, the Keene pen name is credited with the Nancy Drew spin-off, ''River H ...

* Hardy Boys, Undercover Brothers series by

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Nancy Drew Nancy Drew is a Fictional character, fictional character appearing in several Mystery fiction, mystery book series, movies, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth. The books are ghostwriter, ghostwritten by a number of authors and published ...

Diaries series by

Hardy Boys The Hardy Boys, brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, are fictional characters who appear in several mystery series for children and teens. The series revolves around teenagers who are amateur sleuths, solving cases that stumped their adult counterpa ...

Adventure series by

Arguably, Aladdin's (and parent

's) best-known titles are the later (non-

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published) titles in several of the

(written under the pen name

) and

(written under the name

) series, including the original series and the more recent lines.

References

External links

Aladdin Paperbacks websiteDetails at JacketFlap.com
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