Bonnier Books UK announces three-year publishing partnership with ZSL

Bonnier Books UK has announced a three-year publishing partnership with conservation charity the Zoological Society of London to mark ZSL’s 200th anniversary, with titles planned across its children’s imprints Templar Books and Big Picture Press.

Sophie Hallam, publishing director at Templar Books, acquired world all language rights to Poop Stars by Emer Stamp from James Catchpole at the Catchpole Agency, and Thrive by Marnie Willow directly from the author. Lorraine Monagle, senior designer at Templar Books, acquired world all language rights for the artwork in Behind the Scenes and Poop Stars from Georgia Tournay-Godfrey at the Bright Agency.

Behind the Scenes, illustrated by Åsa Gilland, will publish in paperback in July 2026. Thrive, illustrated by Amy Grimes, will follow in hardback in September, and Poop Stars, illustrated by Monika Filipina, will publish in paperback in October.

Anna Bond, managing director of Bonnier Books UK’s Children’s Group, said: “Bonnier is delighted to launch a new publishing partnership with the iconic ZSL, bringing their extraordinary work to life for young readers. We are developing an exciting and diverse range of books – from fun, laugh-out-loud animal-centric picture books to factual and accessible non-fiction showcasing ZSL’s expertise.”