Magic Cat Publishing Partners with Walker Books
Magic Cat Publishing and Walker Books have announced a new sales and distribution partnership starting 5th July 2026. Under this agreement, Walker Books will manage all UK and export sales and distribution for Magic Cat titles.
Distribution Details
The distribution will be handled by HarperCollins Distribution through Walker Books’ existing arrangement.
Publisher Statements
“This collaboration will unite two leading independent children’s publishers who share a deep commitment to artistic vision, quality and purpose driven publishing. Combining the complementary lists and joining forces enables both publishers to strengthen sales and marketing presence both in the UK and internationally, at a time where markets are rapidly changing and opportunity-rich.”
Magic Cat Publishing's Vision
"We have ambitions to be the best independent children’s house in the UK, and a home where authors and artists know that their books come first. We are delighted to join forces with the industry’s most established sales and distribution teams whose deep retail relationships and children’s specialism will help us flourish.”
Walker Books Leadership Comments
“I am thrilled to be working more closely with Rachel and Jenny [Broom].”
The partnership aims to combine the strengths of both publishers, expanding their reach in a changing and opportunity-rich market.
Summary: Magic Cat Publishing and Walker Books are joining forces to enhance sales and distribution across the UK and beyond, leveraging complementary strengths to better serve authors, artists, and readers.