Thierry Magnier steps down as editor

Thierry Magnier will officially leave his role as editor of the publishing house he founded on November 1, just months before its 30th anniversary. The transition is described as a natural progression, with Magnier having gradually passed on his responsibilities to colleagues over the years, giving them more autonomy in editorial decisions and the house's operations.

New team takes charge

The new editorial team consists of six women who now lead the publishing house. They face the challenge of representing a new face for a company long associated with Magnier, who was a well-known figure in publishing for his unique style and presence at literary events and book fairs.

Continuing Magnier's legacy

Charline Vanderpoorte, who has been in charge of fiction since 2018, emphasized that the goal is not to replace Magnier, who is seen as irreplaceable, but to continue his work in a collaborative way. Camille Gautier, who joined the house a decade ago and became an editorial partner in 2018, noted that the transition is more symbolic than formal, as the necessary skills have already been transferred.

Editorial direction remains consistent

The publishing house's catalog will not undergo a major transformation, but it continues to challenge conventional forms and subjects, avoiding a simplistic or overly positive portrayal of the world for young readers. The house has maintained a tradition of letting authors move between genres and continues to welcome new voices.

Recent successes and challenges

Over the last four years, the house has published about twenty debut authors, despite a difficult market. It claims a turnover of 3.4 million euros (excluding digital sales) in France and abroad. A fund has been created to ensure commercial stability and to explore new texts. Recent successes include the publication of "Les fleurs sauvages" by Anne-Sophie Dumeige and the launch of "Loupiote," a collection of illustrated novels for children aged 8 to 12.

Focus on reading and sustainability

To combat the decline in reading, the house aims to reconnect with the "pleasure of reading" by maintaining relationships with educators and participating in literary awards that give authors opportunities to visit schools and earn income. The new team at Thierry Magnier seeks to balance tradition with modernity, focusing on a thoughtful and sustainable production that can be successfully established in bookstores.