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Bestselling Teen Author Sean Covey to Publish His First '7 Habits' Book for Children with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire — Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, has signed a deal to publish The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, the first picture book from Sean Covey in September 2008. Covey is the author of the multimillion copy best-selling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens. The book will include illustrations by artist Stacy Curtis. The deal, which is for world rights, including audio, was negotiated by Rubin Pfeffer, Senior Vice-President and Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children's Trade Publishing, and Shannon Miser-Marven of Dupree/Miller & Associates.
The book's publication in September will also coincide with the launch of FranklinCovey's comprehensive solution for elementary schools, The Leader in Me(TM): Developing Leaders One Child at a Time Through Great Schools. The program will integrate timeless leadership principles into elementary school curriculum and cultures, providing students with practical character and life skills relevant for today's 21st century challenges. The process has proven to build children's self confidence and interpersonal skills, elevate student achievement, and reduce school-wide discipline problems. The Leader in Me program will include age-appropriate materials such as a Student Activity Guide, Annotated Teacher's Edition, Classroom Poster Set, and Interactive Online Activities based on The 7 Habits of Happy Kids cast of characters.
"I'm thrilled to have written this book not only for my kids but for children everywhere, and for their parents who are trying to teach them principles of effectiveness, which will influence and help them to lead happier lives as they grow and develop," said Sean Covey.
The Covey family has been a household name for years with more than 25 million books in print in over 40 different countries. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids introduces young readers to the popular Covey family "7 Habits" through an irresistible cast of characters and accessible stories that give parents the tools to help explain a useful life lesson. From being 'Proactive All the Way' to 'Sharpening Your Saw,' this kid-friendly book has a fully illustrated story to introduce each of The 7 Habits. Complete with a tip to parents from Sean, as well as discussion points and next steps at the end of each story, readers will follow the same adorable group of characters who live in 7 Oaks throughout all seven stories.
"I am so proud of my son, Sean, and the influence he has had on teens throughout the world with his two bestselling books. And now young children, at a very tender age, will come to know and live in accordance with the principles found within the 7 Habits, influencing not only their lives, but future generations to come," said Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness.
"The Covey family has inspired millions and we are ecstatic to work with Sean to bring The 7 Habits message to children," said Rubin Pfeffer. "Sean Covey has his finger on the pulse of today's youth and in The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, his kid-friendly voice and fun cast of characters will certainly inspire children to smile while they learn to become the best they can be."
Sean Covey lives in Alpine, Utah, with his wife, Rebecca, and their children. He works for FranklinCovey as vice president of innovation and product development. He graduated with honors from Brigham Young University with a degree in English and later earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is a popular speaker to youth and adult groups.
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, one of the leading children's book publishers in the world, is comprised of the following imprints: Aladdin Paperbacks, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Libros para ninos, Little Simon(R), Little Simon Inspirations(TM), Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Simon Pulse, Simon Scribbles, and Simon Spotlight(R). While maintaining an extensive award-winning backlist, the division continues to publish acclaimed and best-selling books for children of all ages. In addition to numerous Caldecott, Newbery, and National Book Award winners, Simon & Schuster publishes such high-profile properties and series as Eloise, Olivia, Raggedy Ann & Andy(TM), Henry & Mudge(R), The Hardy Boys(R), Nancy Drew(R), The Spiderwick Chronicles, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts(R), Nickelodeon's(R) Dora the Explorer(R), Blue's Clues(R) and SpongeBob SquarePants(R), and Mirage studios' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TM). For more information about Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, visit our website at http://www.SimonSaysKids.com.
Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit our website at www.simonsays.com
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