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Award-Winning Podcast Duo Announces New Book, 'A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop' Andrews McMeel Publishing to Release September 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Christine and Em's And That's Why We Drink is an award-winning comedy podcast, where the paranormal and true crime meet. Launched in February 2017, each new episode is a deep dive into whatever paranormal and true crime stories the hosts are obsessing over that week. The podcast has over 200 million lifetime downloads and is consistently ranked at the top of the comedy podcast charts. The podcast is the winner of the 2019, 2021 and 2022 People's Voice "Webby" award for Best Comedy Podcast, the 2022 and 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award in the Comedy Category, the 2023 winner in the Best True Crime Podcast for the People's Choice Awards, the 2023 Signal Awards Gold winner in Best Commute Podcast and True Crime Categories, the 2023 W3 Awards Gold winner in the General Series Crime and Mystery Category and the Silver winner in the Best Co-Hosts Category, as well as the 2023 Davey Awards Silver winner in the Podcast Features Best Co-Hosts category and the Podcast Series Crime and Mystery Category. Em and Christine have been touring the show since 2018 -- with their latest live tour, "On the Rocks," selling out across North America. They will debut an all-new tour "Pour Decisions" in the fall of 2024.

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  • "We've never been particularly good at stopping a project when we know there's more we can do," Schulz said.
  • Christine and Em's And That's Why We Drink is an award-winning comedy podcast, where the paranormal and true crime meet.
  • The podcast has over 200 million lifetime downloads and is consistently ranked at the top of the comedy podcast charts.
  • Andrews McMeel Publishing | ISBN: 9781-5248-8625-7
    Price: $24.99 ($32.99 CAN) | Paperback, jacketed | 7.1 x 9 | 304 pages
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Multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and performer Jessie Reyez announces Words of a Goat Princess

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) is pleased to announce the upcoming debut poetry release Words of a Goat Princess from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez. Words of a Goat Princess will be published in the US in October 2023. Reyez shared the announcement on social media on July 11th (@jessiereyez).

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) is pleased to announce the upcoming debut poetry release Words of a Goat Princess from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez.
  • Words of a Goat Princess will be published in the US in October 2023.
  • "We are thrilled to be publishing Words of a Goat Princess by Jessie Reyez," said Kirsty Melville, President and Publisher of Andrews McMeel Publishing.
  • Jessie Reyez is a multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and live performer who was born in Toronto, Canada to Colombian immigrants and raised between both worlds.

GIVE THE GIFT OF READING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - EPIC ANNOUNCES 2022 HOLIDAY COLLECTION AND GIVE-BACK CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN NEED

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the holiday season and in the spirit of giving and learning, Epic, the leading digital reading platform for kids, has announced this year's holiday collection and give-back campaign, Cozy Up & Read. Epic has partnered with Andrews McMeel Publishing and Baby2Baby to donate 2,000 books to kids in need with each gifting of or upgrade to Epic Unlimited this holiday season.

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  • Epic partners with Andrews McMeel Publishing and Baby2Baby to gift thousands of new books to children in need with every new Epic subscription this holiday season.
  • Epic has partnered with Andrews McMeel Publishing and Baby2Baby to donate 2,000 books to kids in need with each gifting of or upgrade to Epic Unlimited this holiday season.
  • This holiday season, the gift of reading for kids is also a gift of freedom for parents.
  • "At Epic, we understand the importance of reading for young children and want to inspire learning this holiday season through this specially curated collection of books.

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rupi Kaur Is Set to Release New Book Healing Through Words on September 27, 2022

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) announces the publication of Healing Through Words by Rupi Kaur on September 27, 2022.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) announces the publication of Healing Through Words by Rupi Kaur on September 27, 2022.
  • The fourth book by the international bestselling author presents more than sixty guided writing activities based on the themes of her first book, milk and honey.
  • The writing exercises in Healing Through Words are meant to send readers on a journey of self-exploration."
  • Within the book, Kaur shares her writing tips, tricks and secrets, and helps readers explore themes of loss, love, heartbreak, and healing.

Andrews McMeel to Publish Big Nate Books Based on Upcoming Animated Series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) will partner with ViacomCBS to publish a new graphic novel series based on the upcoming Big Nate animated television series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio, announced Kirsty Melville, AMP publisher and president.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) will partner with ViacomCBS to publish a new graphic novel series based on the upcoming Big Nate animated television series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio, announced Kirsty Melville, AMP publisher and president.
  • The Big Nate animated series is set to debut in 2022 and the first book will be released August 25, 2022.
  • "Big Natefound a home at Andrews McMeel Publishing in 2010, and I'm extremely proud of the dozens of compilations we've produced in the ensuing years," said Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce.
  • Andrews McMeel Publishing is a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, a global, independent and integrated media partner to creators of inspirational content, comics, and illustrated humor.

Andrews McMeel Universal Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus John P. McMeel Dies

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --John P. McMeel, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kansas City-based Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU), passed away July 7, 2021, announced AMU Chairman Hugh T. Andrews.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --John P. McMeel, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kansas City-based Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU), passed away July 7, 2021, announced AMU Chairman Hugh T. Andrews.
  • "John was one of the most dynamic, energetic, and positive personalities one might ever encounter," said Andrews.
  • "Creators enjoyed unprecedented freedom and support from the team he and his late partner, Jim Andrews, assembled over the years.
  • After a few years editing and selling newspaper features on the side, John and James (Jim) Andrews founded Universal Press Syndicate with their wives, Susan McMeel and Kathleen Andrews, in 1970.

Former Andrews McMeel Universal Vice Chairman and Andrews McMeel Publishing CEO Kathleen Andrews Dies

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Sunday, April 18, 2021
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b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.

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  • b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.
  • "She has been integral to many of its most successful ventures from Ziggy and Doonesbury to The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes.
  • "\n"Kathy was the indispensable Mom in the Mom-and-Pop basement operation that drew young creators to Leawood, Kansas," said Garry Trudeau, creator of Doonesbury.
  • She met her future husband, James (Jim) Andrews, as a graduate student.\nWith Jim, Kathleen founded Universal Press Syndicate (now AMU) in 1970 with John and Susan McMeel.

Andrews McMeel Universal Partners with ImageRights to Tackle Copyright Infringement

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Monday, October 28, 2019
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BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageRights International , the world's leading copyright enforcement service, today announces Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) will be using its image search and copyright enforcement services to protect its licensed comics and editorial illustrations from copyright infringement.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ImageRights International , the world's leading copyright enforcement service, today announces Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) will be using its image search and copyright enforcement services to protect its licensed comics and editorial illustrations from copyright infringement.
  • AMU is using ImageRights' Discovery and Recovery services to identify copyright infringement of its visual assets and cartoons online.
  • ImageRights' Recovery service then supports AMU in pursuing copyright infringement claims, providing access to a global network of legal partners and copyright attorneys to help agree settlements.
  • Founded in 1970, Andrews McMeel Universal is the world's largest independently owned feature syndicate and a publishing industry leader.

Longtime Andrews McMeel Syndication Editor and President Lee Salem Dies

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lee Salem, longtime friend, beloved editor and former president of Andrews McMeel Syndication, passed away September 2 after suffering a severe stroke on August 19, 2019, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chairman Hugh Andrews.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lee Salem, longtime friend, beloved editor and former president of Andrews McMeel Syndication, passed away September 2 after suffering a severe stroke on August 19, 2019, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chairman Hugh Andrews.
  • "Lee was respected and revered by associates, creators and representatives throughout the media industry," said McMeel.
  • "The impact that Lee had on the lives of our creators and associates cannot be underestimated," said Andrews.
  • He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita; daughter Laura Salem and son-in-law Rob Schnittker; son Matt Salem and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Salem; and his five grandchildren, Julia, Andrew, Hadley, Allison and William.