Sterling Publishing
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | David A. Boehm |
| Fate | Renamed Union Square & Co. in January 2022; ownership transferred to Hachette Book Group in 2024 |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Books |
| Parent | Barnes & Noble (2003–2024), Hachette Book Group (2024–present) |
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. is a publishing house boasting a catalog of more than 5,000 titles spanning various fields and several imprints. Established in 1949 by David A. Boehm, Sterling produces books for well-known brands such as AARP, Hasbro, Hearst Magazines, and USA TODAY. Additionally, it acts as the North American distributor for publishers including Anova, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Carlton Books, Duncan Baird, Guild of Master Craftsmen, the Orion Publishing Group, and Sixth & Spring Books.
In 2003, Sterling became a fully owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble. Although Barnes & Noble sought to sell Sterling in 2012, the discussions did not result in a sale, leaving the company under their control.
The company underwent a rebranding in January 2022, adopting the name Union Square & Co. Shortly thereafter, it expanded by acquiring Boxer Books, a British children’s publisher that was previously one of its distribution partners. In 2024, Barnes & Noble transferred ownership of Sterling to Hachette Book Group.
Notable authors
Among the distinguished writers published by Sterling are Colleen Houck, Paul McKenna, Richard Scarry, Barton Seaver, Peter Yarrow, and Kevin Zraly.