Globe Pequot Partners with National Wildlife Federation as Book Publisher for the
Iconic Ranger Rick Franchise

New Ranger Rick children’s book series to launch in spring 2016. Titles will focus on animals, ecosystems and natural phenomena.

 Guilford, Conn., June 10, 2015 –Globe Pequot, the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield, is proud to announce a partnership with the National Wildlife Federation to publish a new series of Ranger Rick books beginning in Spring 2016. The books will be based on the activities, stories and science information in Ranger Rick Magazine, including games, recipes, outdoor activities, songs, jokes and trivia.
“We’re thrilled to partner with National Wildlife Federation to bring Ranger Rick back onto kids’ bookshelves, where this terrific brand can help encourage outdoor education, appreciation and activity,” said Rick Rinehart, Director of Editorial Acquisitions for Taylor Trade Publishing. “As Ranger Rick approaches his 50th birthday in 2018, his message is more timely than ever.”
NWF and Globe Pequot share a common goal of getting kids excited about the outdoor world. Sparking a love of nature is central to NWF’s conservation mission and aligns well with Globe Pequot’s strong presence in the outdoor market through FalconGuides®, an imprint that has set the standard for outdoor recreation content for more than 30 years.
“Ranger Rick has found its match in a publishing partner,” said Deana Duffek, head of brand licensing for the National Wildlife Federation and Ranger Rick. “Globe Pequot has the platform and passion to deliver exceptional Ranger Rick children’s books that will help further our mission of inspiring kids to protect wildlife.”
Collaboration between Globe Pequot and NWF for the book series may comprise mass merchandise, activity book derivatives, curriculum guides, bilingual editions and parental guides on outdoor activities.
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About Globe Pequot
Globe Pequot is the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield. Founded in 1957 and based in Guilford, Conn., the company was long known as the preeminent regional publisher of books about New England. Today, Globe Pequot remains the flagship imprint focused on all things local, expanding from a strong base of authors in New England to cover more of the mid-Atlantic and Southern regions. Through our various imprints (including DownEast Books, FalconGuides and Lyons Press) we’re proud to have published icons of outdoor publishing including mountaineer Jon Krakauer, naturalist Rick Bass, climbing legend John Long and many others.
 About NWF
The National Wildlife Federation is one of America’s largest conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
For More Information:
Jessica Neligon, publicist, (203) 458-4555/jneligon@rowman.com