Simon & Schuster

What is Simon & Schuster?

Simon & Schuster is a global publishing house dedicated to publishing a wide range of works that educate, entertain, and inspire readers of all ages. We publish books that represent multiple perspectives to stimulate readers’ curiosity and intellectual exploration. We believe the books we publish have the power to enrich and challenge opinions and to bring about change in the world. Our strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of publishing stems from our dedication to our authors and is reflected in our ongoing efforts to bring their works to the widest possible audience.

Founding

Simon & Schuster was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster, and it is considered one of the most important consumer publishing houses today, publishing more than 2,000 new books annually. Simon & Schuster titles are available in print and digital formats in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. The company is committed to providing high-quality information and entertainment in all print, digital, and audio formats for readers worldwide.

Audio Publishing

Simon & Schuster Audio is one of the largest and most distinguished audiobook publishers, producing audio editions of titles from Simon & Schuster as well as from external publishers, in addition to original Simon & Schuster audio productions. The audio division also includes the Pimsleur language-learning program, one of the fastest-growing language-learning series in the world.

For more than a century, Simon & Schuster has published books that educate, entertain, and inspire readers of all ages.
In celebration of its centennial in 2024, the company compiled the “Simon & Schuster 100” list, featuring 100 books from its history that represent the depth and breadth of its publishing program.

Simon & Schuster books have won numerous Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, National Book Critics Circle Awards, Andrew Carnegie Medals, and Grammy Awards. Children’s books from Simon & Schuster have also received many Caldecott and Newbery Medals, along with many other honors and awards. Simon & Schuster titles frequently appear on bestseller lists around the world.

Simon & Schuster is headquartered in New York City and employs more than 1,500 people in offices across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, the Netherlands, and Belgium.