Next In Our Exciting New TOTALLY RANDOM KIDS brand: The Summer 2022 edition of Totally Random Facts is the first volume in our second series within the TRK brand. With a larger trim size and hardcover binding, it’s eminently giftable and perfect for kids to keep at home. 



The TRK Look & Feel: We always say you’ll know a Totally Random Kids book when you see it! Totally Random Facts displays all the hallmarks of what makes this line special: smart design, “snackable” content, high-interest topics, and meticulously-curated randomness. TRF also includes game elements that keep learning fun, with visual games and quizzes embedded throughout.



A Major New Entry in the Juvenile Nonfiction Market: JNF has been on a growth trajectory over the last five years. With this title, plus the first four volumes of our paperback Totally Random Questions series, all available in 2022, we’ll be well-positioned to capitalize on the demand for high-interest nonfiction.

An All-Star Author/Editor Team: Author Melina Bellows and her team have over twenty years’ experience creating some of NatGeo Kids’ most successful series. They know the tricks of the trade from years of successful publishing, consumer testing, classroom visits, and thousands of feedback letters from customers.

Perfect for Inquiry-Based Learning; Highly Accessible: IBL is a buzzword in learning circles right now, and these titles are a perfect fit. With highly “snackable” content and a diverse range of high-interest content, there’s something in here to snare the interest of every kid, from reluctant to voracious readers.

Melina Bellows is the President of Fun Factory Press, a boutique publishing business specializing in children’s nonfiction content. During her career at National Geographic, she created hundreds of new products and franchises, including the New York Times best-selling National Geographic Kids Almanac; and Weird But True!, a 30-book series that has collectively sold over 2.1M copies; and the recreation and reintroduction of National Geographic Kids magazine, now ranked as the #1 kids’ magazine. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her two children, dog, cat and bearded dragon.

Author Residence: Washington, D.C.