ootiboo advisory board member

Farshore is a division of HarperCollins UK and is one of the largest dedicated children’s imprints within the UK market. Through our international sales operations in both export and foreign language rights we ensure that our books are enjoyed by young readers in English and in translation right across the world.

Farshore’s mission is to make every child a proud reader through a broad and diverse portfolio of books that offers multiple ways into the joy of reading. We publish child-friendly books for all ages and genres, from picture books, fiction and non-fiction by household authors and illustrators, including Michael Morpurgo, Lemony Snicket, Julia Donaldson, Matt Lucas, Jim Smith, Laura Ellen Anderson, Sophy Henn, Chris Packham and Michael Grant; to classic properties and the hottest popular culture brands, including Minecraft, Winnie-the-Pooh, Mr. Men Little Miss, Thomas & Friends, Disney Princess, The Beano, My Little Pony and Tintin. 

We are recognised for conducting unique consumer research and applying market insights to understand the role of reading within modern family life and to better position and publish books to reach every possible child reader. Through our insight, we understand that encouraging children to buy and enjoy books is not just a commercial imperative, it is a vital economic, inclusive and societal mission too, with children who develop a love of reading enjoying greater life chances as adults. 

We aim to inspire reading for pleasure for all ages, from the most reluctant readers to the most enthusiastic. Whether it’s a popular brand brought to life on the page or a brilliant new series by a debut author, Farshore brings a vast range of diverse stories and amazing worlds to children and teens. 

Find out more at farshore.co.uk