RECENT DEALS
I'm proud to report the following deals I've brokered on behalf of my clients:
THE HAVEN
MG graphic novel (illustrations)
Oni
Closeted queer 11-year-old J is trapped in a time loop, forced to relive sixth grade repeatedly after a catastrophe he can't remember. But when two mysterious students help him travel to a fantastical land, he discovers that the only way to break the loop is through a life-changing act of acceptance. Written by Jayel Seymour, represented by Danielle Burby at Mad Woman Literary Agency.
Lauren Mugford
TOO BIG FOR HISTORY
nonfiction picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Crown
A nonfiction picture book containing a collection of profiles inspired by "Overlooked," the New York Times series that publishes the obituaries of extraordinary people whose deaths went unreported in the newspaper; written by Amisha Padnani, represented by Allison Devereux at Trellis Agency.
Dominique Ramsey
GET READY TO BLAST OFF
picture book (illustrations)
Astra/Kane Press
A picture book about a woman who prepares for astronaut tryouts and trains for a journey to space, with her young daughter by her side; written by Frieda Wishinsky, who represented herself.
Ashlyn Anstee
KAIJU UNLEASED: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF STRANGE BEASTS
nonfiction text
Quarto
A visual and informative nonfiction book that guides readers through all things kaiju.
Shawn Pryor
WHO IS CYNTHIA ERIVO
nonfiction chapter book (text)
PRH/Penguin Workshop
A chapter book about Broadway legend and actress Cynthia Erivo for the WHO HQ Now! series.
Crystal Hubbard
BECAUSE OF YOU, I'M A SISTER
picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Doubleday
A picture book that humorously celebrates the joys of being an older sibling, in which a child tells her new baby sibling about all the wonderful ways her life has changed since she became an older sister. Written by Jen Fier Jasinski, who was represented by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Literary Agency.
Lisa Chow
TODAY AT SCHOOL
picture book (text)
PRH/Knopf
A picture book about two siblings, Yesterday and Tomorrow, who make a new friend on their first day of school and learn to appreciate the wonder of the present. To be illustrated by Renée Kurilla, represented by Jennifer Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Jessica Young
MAYA'S BIG QUESTION
picture book (illustrations)
Hachette/Little, Brown
A picture book about an ambitious girl fighting to recognize the contributions of women in history and in her community. Text by Meena Harris, represented by Cait Hoyt at CAA.
Marissa Valdez
CAMP GRANDMA AND GRANDPA
picture book (text)
Amazon/Two Lions
A picture book about two siblings who have a camp-themed overnight stay at their grandparents' house. Illustrations by Chloe Burgett, represented by Christy Ewers at the CAT Agency.
Gina Bellisario
BOX TALES #1-3
3 young graphic novels (text and illustrations)
Macmillan/First Second
About the adventures of a girl and her friend, a cardboard box; Book 1 follows Bea and Box as they experiment with growing strawberries in Bea's backyard.
James Burks
AT THE EDGE
picture book (text)
Candlewick
A collection of poems celebrating wacky and rare animals. To be illustrated by Clover Robin.
David Elliott
GOLF BABY
board book (text)
PRH/Viking
A board book in the Sports Baby series about a child learning to play golf for the first time. To be illustrated by Christine Almeda, represented by Stefanie Sanchez von Borstel at Full Circle Literary.
Diane Adams
LA BANDERA: POEMS OF RESISTANCE AND PRIDE
picture book (illustrations)
HarperCollins/Nancy Inteli Group
A picture book collection of free-verse poetry that traces the origins of the Puerto Rican flag, in a celebration of its importance and symbolism. Text by Pura Belpré Honor author Anika Aldamuy Denise, represented by Emily van Beek at Folio Literary Management.
Ericka Lugo
SCIENCE COMICS: CEPHALOPODS
nonfiction graphic novel (illustrations)
Macmillan/First Second
A nonfiction graphic work about cephalopods, for the Science Comics series. Text by Casey Zakroff, represented by Bernadette Baker-Baughman at Victoria Sanders & Associates.
Joy Ang
WATCH THEM GROW
MG nonfiction (text)
Lerner/Millbrook
A nonfiction middle grade text about how animals develop in utero and develop specialized adaptations, including a bat's wings and an elephant's trunk.
Carrie Pearson
WITCHES OF BROOKLYN, Book 5 and 6
MG graphic novel
PRH/Random House Graphic
Books five and six in the middle grade graphic novel Witches of Brooklyn series.
Sophie Escabasse
MORE TREES PLEASE
comic reader (text)
PRH/Random House Children's
A Step Into Reading comic reader about how wonderful trees are and why we should care for them. To be illustrated by Amanda Morrow, represented by Emily Fernandez at The Bright Agency.
Alastair Heim
MI ESCUELA IS MY SCHOOL
picture book (text)
Candlewick
A bilingual picture book that follows a young girl throughout her school day, from el gran árbol where she starts the day to la puerta azul, where she and her classmates line up for pickup. Art by Zara González Hoang, represented by Andrea Morrison at Writers House.
Laurenne Sala
MOTHER'S DAY, HERE I COME
picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Workshop
A celebration of Mother's Day, in the Here I Come! series. Text by D. J. Steinberg.
Emanuel Wiemans
TIDE'S JOURNEY and DIRT'S JOURNEY
2 board books (illustrations)
Candlewick/MIT Kids
Two nonfiction board books in the Nature In Action series that explore the creation and effect of ocean tides and the creation of dirt, respectively. Text by Sally Walker, represented by Susan Cohen at Writers House.
Kim Smith
BEST IN SHOW
picture book (text)
HarperCollins/Clarion
A collection of poems in verse that celebrates the extraordinary and ordinary power of dogs of all kinds; 17 contributing illustrators include Oge Mora, Charles Santoso, Rebecca Green, and Flavia Z. Drago.
David Elliott
SCULPTING PRESIDENT LINCOLN
picture book (illustrations)
Astra/Calkins Creek
A nonfiction picture book about the 18-year-old prodigy who persisted past tradition, gender, age, class, education, and critics to create the Lincoln statue that stands in the Capitol. Text by Beth Anderson, represented by Stephanie Fretwell-Hill at Red Fox Literary.
Jenn Ely
GIVE BACK
picture book (text)
Scholastic
A picture book about an intergenerational family and their neighborhood who come together to give back as they prepare for a community food drive and dinner. To be illustrated by Alicia Más, represented by Amy Milligan at Illo Agency.
Gina Bellisario
THE MINE WARS
MG nonfiction (text)
Bloomsbury
A nonfiction middle grade about the West Virginia coal miners' fight to secure improved working conditions, increases in pay, and benefits for coal miners. Their struggle culminated in the 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest labor uprising in U.S. history.
Steve Watkins
UNTITLED MG HISTORICAL
MG novel (text)
Scholastic
A novel about the "wolf children" from East Prussia who were orphaned and left homeless at the end of World War II. When 12-year-old Astra and her sister Sophie lose their mother while attempting to escape East Prussia, they're forced to embark on a dangerous journey.
Steve Watkins
FIGDOR MAKES A FRIEND
picture book (illustrations)
S&S/BFYR
A first-day-of-school picture book about fussy Figdor, who takes his mother's advice about "making friends" in the most literal way possible. Text by Julie Falatko, represented by Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Marissa Valdez
ELTON: HOW ELTON JOHN ROCKETED INTO MUSIC HISTORY
picture book (illustrations)
Page Street Kids
A picture book biography that celebrates how the iconic musician broke free of constraints and expectations to unleash his inner star. Text by Robyn McGrath, represented by Amy Thrall Flynn at Rubin Pfeffer Content.
Francesca Mahaney
THE RIGHT TO BELONG
picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Dial
A picture book that details the late disability rights activist Judy Heumann's efforts to be included in the classroom: first as a student and then as a way to teach children that they have the power to advocate for what's right in their own lives. Text by Judy Heumann, with Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, represented by Jill Marr at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency.
Noah Grigni
AN ALTAR FOR ABUELO
picture book (text)
Candlewick
A picture book about a child celebrating their abuelo's life while also grieving his death. Illustrations by Luisa Uribe, represented by James Burns at the Bright Agency.
Laurenne Sala
NEARLY EXACTLY ALMOST LIKE ME
picture book (illustrations)
S&S/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
A picture book about two brothers whose relationship is questioned because one is adopted. Text by Jennifer Bradbury, represented by Robin Rue at Writers House.
Pearl AuYeung
CAMPINGLAND
picture book (illustrations)
Amazon/Two Lions
A picture book about a family who tries indoor camping to avoid their previous wilderness mishaps, only to discover that nothing replaces the real deal. Text by Ame Dyckman, represented by Scott Treimel at Scott Treimel NY.
James Burks
KWAME'S DAY
picture book (illustrations)
Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press
A picture book about Ghanaian naming practices and one boy named Kwame who awaits the arrival of a new sibling. Text by by Denise R. Adusei, represented by Regina Brooks at Serendipity Literary Agency.
Dominique Ramsey
WHO IS SHAUN WHITE?
nonfiction chapter book (text)
PRH/Workshop
A chapter book about Olympic snowboarding legend Shaun White and his impact on the sports world, for the Who Was? series.
Shawn Pryor
TURN THIS BOOK INTO A BIRDFEEDER
MG nonfiction (text)
Workman
An interactive nonfiction book that transforms into a working birdfeeder and introduces science and nature to young readers in a hands-on way.
Lynn Brunelle
REASONS TO LOOK AT THE NIGHT SKY
MG novel in verse
PRH/Tundra
A story about eleven-year-old Luna, a space enthusiast determined to secure a spot in NASA's summer camp. But when her home and beloved science classroom undergo significant changes, she must learn to adapt and celebrate new ways of seeing the world around her—including the way she once viewed her beloved night sky.
Danielle Daniel
A BOOK OF MAPS
picture book (text)
Holiday House/Neal Porter Books
A picture book that follows a young cartographer's moving tribute to their hometown. To be illustrated by Maxwell Eaton, represented by Rosemary Stimola at Stimola Literary Studio.
Lourdes Heuer
GRAPES OF ALL SHAPES
picture book (illustrations)
Macmillan/Henry Holt
A punny picture book about a character who thinks that everything they see is a grape (including a box, a banana, and even a giraffe), much to their friend's consternation. Text by Alastair Heim, also represented by Kelly.
Michelle Tran
GRAPES OF ALL SHAPES
picture book (text)
Macmillan/Henry Holt
A punny picture book about a character who thinks that everything they see is a grape (including a box, a banana, and even a giraffe), much to their friend's consternation. To be illustrated by Michelle Tran, also represented by Kelly.
Alastair Heim
POP-UP PLANETARIUM!
MG nonfiction (text)
Odd Dot/Macmillan
An interactive nonfiction book that doubles as a portable planetarium and includes a season-by-season look at the skies, a guide to the constellations, and a pop-up planetarium to teach young readers how to bring the night sky to life.
Lynn Brunelle
THE CURSED CREATURES OF EELGRASS BOG + UNTITLED SECOND BOOK
2 middle grade novels
PRH/Razorbill
The first book follows 12-year-old Kess Pedrock, who turns to a forbidden bog to search for a way to save her family's Unnatural History Museum and ends up uncovering bigger secrets than she expected.