HarperCollins to be the official publisher of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s archives

HarperCollins Publishers has become the official publisher of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s archives, which include some of the most historically important and vital literature in American history. The deal includes world rights to publish from the archives of Dr. King across all formats, including children’s books, ebooks, audiobooks, journals, and graphic novels in all languages. The deal was negotiated by Judith Curr, President & Publisher, HarperOne Group; Amy Berkower, President, Writers House and agent for the King estate; and Eric D. Tidwell, Esq., Managing Director and General Counsel of Intellectual Properties Management, Inc. (IPM), manager of the King estate.