The new imprint, Roc Lit 101, will be partly overseen by One World publisher and editor in chief Chris Jackson. Among the first titles to release will be from CC Sabathia, music journalist Danyel Smith, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, and Fat Joe, as well as illustrated books and cookbooks, children’s books, and books that “defy genre altogether.” Jackson says in the release, “Our aspiration for the imprint is to create books that draw from the best of pop culture. … The partnership isn’t just about the books—it’s also about audiences: we want to find new voices and new stories, but also new readers.” Learn more at Publishers Weekly.
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