FAQs
In 2009, Educational Development Corporation acquired Kane Miller Publishing – the “more” in Usborne Books & More – now renamed to PaperPie. Kane Miller specializes in award-winning children's books from around the world and are primarily our chapter books and pictures books.
Why did Usborne change to PaperPie? ›
Usborne's new name is PaperPie, a name company representatives said “better defines” who the company represents and clarifies the brand's focus on children's literacy and learning.
How much do PaperPie consultants make? ›
When you become a PaperPie Brand Partner, your commission is 25% on direct sales. You also earn a 4% personal sales bonus each month when your direct sales are over $1,000.
How much can you make with PaperPie? ›
The average annual income for all PaperPie Brand Partners in 2021 was $559.49. With PaperPie, you have an opportunity to earn income on the sale of all PaperPie products.
Can you make money selling Usborne books? ›
Be it a part-time hobby or a full-time income, as an Independent Usborne Partner, you can build your own, flexible, home-based bookselling business with the support of Usborne.
Did PaperPie buy Usborne? ›
You can buy Usborne books in the USA from PaperPie, through their network of Brand Partners. PaperPie used to be known as Usborne Books and More. PaperPie is not owned by Usborne Publishing Ltd (they are an entirely separate company).
Who distributes Kane Miller books? ›
Kane Miller books are sold nationwide through PaperPie's Independent Brand Partners who share books and educational materials with their customers in various ways, including parties, on social media, at book fairs in schools and public libraries, and more.
Who is the owner of Usborne? ›
Usborne was born when founder Peter Usborne found out he was going to be a parent, and he described his career in children's publishing as an extension of being a parent: something that he loved every single day of his life. Peter died in 2023 aged 85 (going on 8). The company is now led by his daughter Nicola Usborne.
How does PaperPie work? ›
PaperPie Brand Partners earn commission on every book they sell online or at a PaperPie Party. A “discount” (aka commission) is also earned on any Usborne books or Kane Miller books purchased for display samples or personal family use.
Is being a paperpie Consultant worth it? ›
The average party has $400 in sales, which equals at least $100 in commission for you (before additional bonuses). That means with just 4 average size parties a month, you can be taking home $400 extra a month for you & your family. Imagine the possibilities of that extra money every month.
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Should I become an USborne Consultant? ›
The benefits of becoming an Independent Usborne Partner
On joining, you will gain access to everything you need to get started and run a successful home-based business. You earn commission on every book you sell, plus there are additional bonuses and rewards as you move your new business forward.
What is the PaperPie add-on bundle? ›
Add-on Book Bundle – $79 + Tax
Valued at over $130, the Add-on Book Bundle includes 10 best-selling titles from various series, and a supply set of 5 Mini Catalogs. Display titles and quantities featured in the Add-on Book Bundles are subject to availability and may require substitution at any time.
What is a PaperPie party? ›
Host a Home Party with PaperPie
To host a PaperPie home party, simply invite friends over for a “Friends Night Out” to browse through the catalog, see some sample books and HAVE FUN!
Who bought Usborne books? ›
In the United States, Usborne books are sold and distributed to the retail trade through HarperCollins.
Who owns Osborne books? ›
9 February 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Kaplan Int. Holdings Limited of Osborne Books Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
Are Usborne books sold in stores? ›
Usborne books are sold in bookshops, toy shops, art galleries, museums, department stores and more.
How to replace Usborne books? ›
If you have a faulty product, please return it to the retailer from whom you bought it in the first instance. They will replace it on our behalf.
