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Star Magazine is reporting that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and their publishing company are so impressed by how well their book Influence is doing, that they are looking at another authorship opportunity for the girls-this time in children’s books.
The idea is that MK and Ashley will pen a series of children’s books about a set of twins. Ashley would be in charge of overseeing the storyline and MK would be in charge of the illustrations.
I don’t believe this rumor for a second. The market for Influence and for kids’ books are very, very difference. Influence made a lot of sense for MK and Ashley to do as a project-it ties in well with their current fashion projects. How would doing a series of children’s books fit into their new branding?
X-In one sense, can see it too. It does fit with their Wal-Mart brand and mary-kateandashley and Razrobill is a children’s publisher. But I don’t see it in terms of where MK and Ashley want their brand to go.
But then, they are pairing up with Stardoll and their website is still very active! So anything’s possible!! It would be awesome if it did happen!
Also, they still do maintain their Mary-Kate and Ashley line for kids, so they still do have kids brands. Their books (like The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley series) are one of their best selling products.
Well, to be honest, I think it may be true. The publisher for Influence was Razorbill. Razorbill is part of Penguin Books and its main focus is young adult/middle grade books. It wouldn’t be that bizarre if Razorbill asked them to write a book geared towards young people.