Scholastic is partnering with 11:11 Media and HappyNest Entertainment to bring Paris & Pups to life in bookstores worldwide. The global children’s publishing powerhouse has secured rights to publish a range of titles inspired by the upcoming animated franchise based on Paris Hilton and her real-life pets.
The publishing deal grants Scholastic global rights across all formats, including chapter books, 8×8 storybooks, readers, picture books, activity books, sticker books, guidebooks, and novelty titles. The first Paris & Pups book is slated for release in August 2026.
Set to debut later this year on YouTube, Paris & Pups is developed and produced by 11:11 Media — Paris Hilton’s next-gen entertainment company — in collaboration with HappyNest Entertainment, a joint venture between UTA and Stampede Ventures, and 9 Story Media Group. The animated series follows five glamorous pups who live in the penthouse of The Fabuluxe Hotel with their 12-year-old owner, Paris Star. Together, they navigate fun, friendship, and fabulousness while spreading kindness and joy. It’s giving sliving.
“Paris & Pups is an exciting new brand that’s poised to take the world by storm,” says Debra Dorfman, SVP & Publisher, Global Licensing Brands & Media at Scholastic. “With its irresistible mix of heart, glamour, comedy, and adorable pets, this property is sure to resonate with young readers.”
11:11 Media’s Chief Brand & Commercial Officer Rachel Webber adds, “Inspired by Paris’s love of animals and her playful and adventurous spirit — and now, her perspective as a new mom — Paris & Pups will soon bring sparkle to young readers around the world and encourage kindness, confidence, and creativity along the way.”
Sadaf Cohen Muncy, SVP of Development and Production at HappyNest Entertainment, agrees, saying, “It’s incredibly rewarding to extend the storytelling into the publishing world with such an iconic and trusted partner. Together, we’re building a brand that will inspire and entertain children everywhere.”9 Story Distribution will handle global distribution for the Paris & Pups animated series. Retail Monster will manage U.S. licensing, while 9 Story Brands will lead efforts in international markets.
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