Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books

Publisher of illustrated books and gifts

Overview

Chronicle Books is a publisher and distributor that specializes in illustrated books, gifts, toys, and games for all ages. Its catalog covers art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, with many award-winning authors and bestselling series. Its products are physical books and related items distributed to retailers and consumers. The company partners with artists, writers, and diverse business partners to reflect a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints, and emphasizes an inclusive culture. Chronicle Connects directs volunteerism and environmental initiatives as part of its broader publishing ecosystem. The goal is to publish and promote diverse, visually engaging content while supporting creators and community-focused efforts.

About Chronicle Books

Simplify's Rating
Why Chronicle Books is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Goods

Entertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Chronicle's 2026 catalogs show broad spring and fall launches across books, games, and gifts.
  • Paperblanks Fall 2026 distribution catalogs indicate a growing recurring revenue channel.
  • Chronicle Books is actively hiring fellows in 2026, supporting pipeline depth and continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell to 332 by March 2026, signaling leaner operations and tighter budgets.
  • Mary Colgan and Jody Mosley's 2026 hires reflect turnover inside the children's editorial bench.
  • LEGO licensing dependence creates concentration risk if The LEGO Group shifts terms after 2026.

What makes Chronicle Books unique

  • Chronicle Books leverages LEGO licensing across books, puzzles, calendars, and stationery products.
  • Paperblanks, added in 2024, expands Chronicle's North American distribution footprint and wholesale assortment.
  • Tyrrell Mahoney's 2026 AAP chair role signals unusual industry influence for a midsize publisher.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Long-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Decrypt
Aug 7th, 2024
'Dog Pooper' Is The Rare Telegram Game You'Ll Want To Play For More Than Just An Airdrop

Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEOver the last few months, I’ve played a lot of Telegram tap-to-earn games. From Hamster Kombat through to Catizen and X Empire, I’ve tried them all—and almost always come away disappointed at how little there is to actually do in them. Now, amazingly, a game about pooping dogs is keeping my interest.Dog Pooper, which is its actual name, has a similar swipe-to-combine mechanic as Catizen. But instead of combining cats, you drop piles of dog poop on top of each other to generate even better (or bigger?) piles of dog poop.On paper, it sounds even worse than the most cynical of Telegram games, even the many half-baked Hamster Kombat clones flooding the messaging app. But once you get past the unusual subject matter, it turns out to be one of the most demanding Telegram games out there, requiring attention and some light strategy.You have a kennel filled with dogs of different levels, and they obviously need to poop

Writing and Illustrating
Sep 26th, 2023
Book Giveaway: TOGETHER WE SWIM by Valerie Bolling

In....When Chronicle acquired TOGETHER WE RIDE, about a father supporting and encouraging his daughter as she learns to ride, I signed a two-book deal.

UWire
Sep 26th, 2023
ADHD Explained in THE MINI ADHD COACH by Artist and Activist Alice Gendron

San Francisco, CA (September 26, 2023)- Chronicle Prism, an imprint of Chronicle Books, publishes today The Mini ADHD Coach: Tools and Support to Make Life Easier, a new book that empowers individuals to fully understand and then master symptoms of ADHD, in their own journey and/or in that of a loved one.

Brick Fanatics
Sep 11th, 2023
Get inspired to build with new LEGO Inspiration Deck

Chronicle Books has announced two new products, including an Inspiration Deck designed to help LEGO builders get creative.

Pinnacle Publishing Group
May 5th, 2023
Chronicle Books to distribute stationery publisher Paperblanks

Graham Conway, CEO of Paperblanks, added: “I am delighted that Giftshopmag is partnering with Chronicle Books in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

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