HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency Partner with Endless OS Foundation and the ̽��ѡ to Bring Books to Displaced Ukrainian Children

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HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency Partner with Endless OS Foundation and the ̽��ѡ to Bring Books to Displaced Ukrainian Children

21 December 2023 — HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) are joining forces with Endless OS Foundation and the ̽��ѡ (̽��ѡ) to bring many celebrated and New York Times bestselling children’s books, in both e-book and hardcover format, to children and their families displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. With 4 million children inside Ukraine in need of humanitarian aid, and 1.3 million Ukrainian refugees across Europe estimated to be children, this collaboration will bring engaging and inclusive content to families at no charge.

Launching on December 21, 2023, a selection of HarperCollins children’s books will be available in the Ukrainian language and will be distributed to children ages 5–18+. E-books will be available on all online retail and library channels worldwide, as well as through Endless Key, an online and downloadable app designed to help offline communities access educational, learning, and discovery resources without an internet connection. In addition, hundreds of hardcover books will be distributed through the ̽��ѡ, a global nonprofit that helps people affected by humanitarian crises, and its local partners in the United Kingdom, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Moldova, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

“A stark half of all school-aged refugee children from Ukraine are missing out on formal education. As the war has no end in sight—still forcing families to seek safety abroad or making it impossible for them to return home—we are grateful for this partnership between the ̽��ѡ, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and CAA. We look forward to reaching displaced children and their families with educational and heartwarming books, which will provide them with a sense of comfort and home away from home,” says David Miliband, President and CEO of the ̽��ѡ.

Jean McGinley, VP and Associate Publisher for HarperCollins Children’s Books, adds, “Everyone at HarperCollins Children’s Books is thrilled to be a part of this amazing initiative, and our hope is to share the warmth and joy that reading can bring with as many displaced children and families as possible.”

“CAA is proud to join forces with HarperCollins Children’s Books, Endless, and our HarperCollins-published clients on this important initiative,” says Cait Hoyt, CAA Books agent. “These talented authors have created books with messages that make a child feel loved and seen, and we are grateful for the efforts of all involved to provide Ukrainian children, whose lives have been deeply impacted by war, with a sense of comfort and connection through reading books in their own language.”

“This Endless Key project provides an immediate and practical solution to displaced families with a collection of curated learning resources that can be accessed anywhere,” says Rob McQueen, CEO at Endless. “We are proud to partner with HarperCollins Children’s Books and CAA to ensure that families from Ukraine have offline access to high-quality content in their language.”

Translated by Dasha Peipon, writer, editor, and teacher, who’s originally from Ukraine, and Larysa Tsilyk, a Ukrainian poet, the following titles will be included in this partnership:

Builder Brothers: Big Plans by Drew and Jonathan Scott, illustrated by Kim Smith
New York Times bestselling authors and hosts of the Emmy-nominated hit HGTV show Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan bring their winning blend of imagination, humor, and can-do know-how to their first-ever picture book.

I've Loved You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb, illustrated by Suzie Mason
#1 New York Times bestseller I’ve Loved You Since Forever is a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child. This beautiful picture book was inspired by Kotb’s heartwarming adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy.

Read All About It! by Mrs. Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, illustrated by Denise Brunkus
#1 New York Times bestselling authors collaborate on a classroom adventure about the exciting and unexpected things that can happen when you read!

Shady Baby by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker
Based on their famous baby girl, Kaavia James, Shady Baby is a powerful, funny, super-cute, African American girl character who tells it like it is.

The Great Realization by Tomos Roberts, illustrated by Nomoco
Robert’s message of hope and resilience during the coronavirus pandemic resonated with millions online and now he’s bringing his inspirational poem to a beautiful picture book that’s perfect for anyone, of any age, who needs to see why hindsight is 2020.

Who Will I Be? by Abby Huntsman, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
This inspiring debut picture book from former cohost of The View Abby Huntsman explores the value of service and the extraordinary power of giving back.

You Are My Happy by Hoda Kotb, illustrated by Suzie Mason
Following on the heels of the #1 New York Times bestseller I’ve Loved You Since Forever comes a bedtime snuggling book about gratitude for the things in life—both big and small—that bring us happiness.

Learn more at /booksforukraine

About the ̽��ѡ
The ̽��ѡ responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the ̽��ѡ is at work in over 50 countries helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. Established in 2001, ̽��ѡ Brussels leads on the ̽��ѡ's engagement with the EU institutions. Learn more at Rescue.org/EU and follow the ̽��ѡ on and .
ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS
HarperCollins Children’s Books is one of the leading publishers of children’s and teen books. Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many timeless treasures and bestsellers such as Charlotte’s Web, Goodnight Moon, The Hate U Give, A Long Walk to Water, The One and Only Ivan, The Polar Express, Where the Sidewalk Ends, and Where the Wild Things Are; series including The Chronicles of Narnia, Curious George®, the Giver Quartet, Little Blue Truck, Pete the Cat, Ramona, Red Queen, The School for Good and Evil, and Warriors; and graphic and illustrated novels such as Invisible Emmie, New Kid, and Nimona. Consistently at the forefront of digital innovation, HarperCollins Children’s Books delights readers through engaging storytelling across a variety of formats and platforms, including the largest young adult (YA) book community, Epic Reads, and Shelf Stuff, where kids and parents can discover the best middle grade books. Part of HarperCollins Children’s Books, HarperCollins Productions develops and produces TV, film, and interactive media for HarperCollins’s major franchises, which include Carmen Sandiego, The Oregon Trail, and Pretzel and the Puppies. HarperCollins Children’s Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, which is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world, has operations in 17 countries, and is a subsidiary of News Corp. You can visit HarperCollins Children’s Books at and and HarperCollins Publishers at harpercollins.com.
ABOUT ENDLESS OS FOUNDATION
Endless was born in 2012 with a mission to help people around the world gain access to knowledge and opportunity through technology. EOSF bridges the digital divide with technology designed to make computing and learning accessible, fun, and safe for all ages and backgrounds. From learning and discovery resources delivered to offline kids through the Endless Key, to efforts to make laptops more accessible and affordable via the Endless Laptop, and an operating system, Endless OS, designed specifically for offline communities and those with unstable internet access, EOSF programs bring resources to communities in need. With tools for productivity, creativity, and learning through play and discovery, Endless helps people of all backgrounds engage in the digital economy on more meaningful terms. The Endless OS Foundation was formed in April 2020 to dedicate all their resources and work across for-profit and nonprofit partners to bringing their solutions to as many people as possible, working on closing the gap in the digital divide one step at a time. Learn more at .
ABOUT CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.
The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for seven consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit .

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HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency Partner with Endless OS Foundation and the ̽����ѡ to Bring Books to Displaced Ukrainian Children

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HarperCollins Children’s Books and Creative Artists Agency Partner with Endless OS Foundation and the ̽��ѡ to Bring Books to Displaced Ukrainian Children