Recent Deals
I'm proud to report the following deals I've brokered on behalf of my clients:
2 graphic novels (illustrations)
Scholastic/Graphix
LUNA + OUCH
Two standalone middle-grade graphic novels by the creators of Allergic. In Luna, a 12-year-old girl and her father have moved to the town where her late mother grew up, where Luna attempts to understand her mother through the naturalist notebooks she left behind. In Ouch, when a car accident puts 11-year-old River in the hospital with a broken pelvis, she has to figure out how to stay occupied as she recovers and faces a new normal. Text by Megan Wagner Lloyd, represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency.
Michelle Mee Nutter
picture book (illustrations)
Henry Holt
NOT HE OR SHE, I'M ME
A celebration of gender diversity, this picture book follows a joyful day in the life of a nonbinary kid who knows that, no matter from which angle you look, they will always be themself. Melissa Nasson at Rubin Pfeffer Content represented the author.
Kah Yangni
graphic novel (illustrations)
Macmillan/First Second
Mochikoa
A three-book young reader graphic novel series about an ambitious koala-like character who tries to become a ping-pong champion. Jackie Eckhouse at Sloss Eckhouse Dasti Haynes LawCo represented the author.
Boya Sun
graphic novel (text)
Macmillan/FSG
Fast Break
A graphic novel in which seventh grade basketball prodigy Mikayla Thomas is denied a spot on her new school's team and ends up joining the motley co-ed Firebirds—not exactly the team she was looking for, but maybe exactly where she belongs. Illustrations by Courtney Hahn.
Shawn Pryor
graphic novel (illustrations)
Macmillan/FSG
Fast Break
A graphic novel in which seventh grade basketball prodigy Mikayla Thomas is denied a spot on her new school's team and ends up joining the motley co-ed Firebirds—not exactly the team she was looking for, but maybe exactly where she belongs. Written by Shawn Pryor.
Courtney Hahn
picture book (illustrations)
Macmillan/Feiwel and Friends
Broadway Bird
A picture book written by Broadway director Alex Timbers about a parakeet who dreams of being on Broadway, only to be told that she's too little to be a star. When her big break comes, she learns that no matter who small you are, with a little talent and a lot of hard work, you can do anything. Janine Kamouth and Gwen Beal at William Morris Endeavor represented the author.
Alisa Coburn
picture book (text)
Little Bee Books
Hello, Tree
A sequel to HELLO, DOOR, in which Mr. Fox steals Christmas presents, only to be confronted by Santa to change his ways. Illustrations by Alisa Coburn.
Alastair Heim
picture book (illustrations)
Little Bee Books
Hello, Tree
A sequel to HELLO, DOOR, in which Mr. Fox steals Christmas presents, only to be confronted by Santa to change his ways. Text by Alistair Heim
Alisa Coburn
picture book (text & art)
Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press
Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear
A picture book about a tighty-whitey-wearing hedgehog named Jacques who's afraid to go public with his secret love of underwear. Sold at auction.
Marissa Valdez
picture book (text & art)
PRH/Dial
That's My Sweater
A picture book about a girl who is none too pleased when her mother hands her favorite sweater down to her baby brother.
Jessika von Innerebner
picture book (illustrations)
PRH/RISE x Penguin Workshop
Solitary Animals
A picture book about animals who live alone and animals who live in groups. Text by Joshua David Stein, who was represented by Hannah Mann at Writers House.
Dominique Ramsey
2 children's graphic novels
Scholastic/Graphix
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots + Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias
Illustrations for two graphic novels from Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey's series, The Bailey School Kids, about classmates investigating adults who might be monsters. Authors represented by Marie Lamba at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency.
Pearl Low
picture book (illustrations)
Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press
If Dinosaurs Had Hair
A picture book that imagines what prehistoric life would have been like if dinosaurs had hair. Text by Dan Marvin, who was represented by Natascha Morris at Tobias Library.
Lesley Vamos
board book (illustrations)
Abrams/Appleseed
SpookyTale
A Halloween-themed interactive board book leading the reader on an adventure to and through a haunted house. Written by Christopher Franceschelli who represented himself on behalf of his company, SmartInk Books.
Allison Black
3 novelty books (illustrations)
Little Bee Books
Dragon Dinner, Monster Munch, Nutcracker Crunch
Three interactive, novelty board books for the Crunchy Board Books series.
Allison Black
early reader (text)
Simon & Schuster/Simon Spotlight
Sign Says Stop
An early ready about a frog who just wants to cross the street, but can't decide what to do when the sign changes from stop to go. Illustration by Yavae Sanae.
Alastair Heim
picture book (text)
PRH/Dial
Elbert in the Air
A picture book following a floating boy named Elbert whose mother defends his individuality when others try to keep him tethered to the ground. Illustrations by Jerome Pumphrey, who is represented by Hannah Mann at Writers House.
Monica Wesolowska
nonfiction MG (text)
Workman
Dirt!
A nonfiction book that offers a closer look at the foundation of all life on Earth and inspires young readers to reconsider the universe below our feet.
Ariel Lauren Wilson
picture book (illustrations)
HMH/Houghton
Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night
A picture book ode to the winter season with a twist on the beloved nursery rhyme. Text by Megan Litwin, who is represented by Lindsay Auld at Writers House.
Nneka Myers
2 early chapter books (illustrations)
PRH Canada/Tundra
Esme's Birthday Conga Line + Untitled book 2
An early chapter book starring Esme, a plucky girl who lives in the uppermost floor of (what she thinks is) the topmost best building in her neighborhood, and who is sure she can plan her own birthday party when her Mimi and Pipo forget. Text by Lourdes Heuer.
Marissa Valdez
2 early chapter books (text)
PRH Canada/Tundra
Esme's Birthday Conga Line + Untitled book 2
An early chapter book starring Esme, a plucky girl who lives in the uppermost floor of (what she thinks is) the topmost best building in her neighborhood, and who is sure she can plan her own birthday party when her Mimi and Pipo forget. Illustrations by Marissa Valdez.
Lourdes Heuer
2 novelty books (illustrations)
Chronicle
Welcome to My School! and Modern House
Welcome to My School! brings young readers through the rooms of their preschool, showing fun, familiar activities that take place there. Modern House is an architectural board book.
Maria Carluccio
picture book (illustrations)
HMH/Clarion
Good Knight Mustache Baby
The newest in the Mustache Baby series, in which babies are two brave knights battling bedtime. Text by Bridget Heos, who is represented by Liza Voges at Eden Street.
Joy Ang
picture book (text)
PRH Canada/Tundra
On This Airplane
A picture book following a child's first experience on an airplane as they observe the passengers around them, noticing the ways the travelers are both different from them and the same. Illustrations by Sara Palacios, who is represented by Minju Chang and Kendra Marcus at BookStop Literary.
Lourdes Heuer
nonfiction picture book (illustrations)
Charlesbridge
The Gardener of Alcatraz
A nonfiction picture book featuring Alcatraz inmate Elliot Michener, who finds purpose and salvation in gardening on the rocky, windswept island. Text written by Emma Bland Smith, who is represented by Essie White at Storm Literary.
Jenn Ely
picture book (illustrations)
Little, Brown
Ambitious Girl
A picture book written by by Meena Harris, niece of U.S. Senator and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Harris is, "hoping to change the narrative. Ambitious girls and women are leaders deserving of respect and admiration." Cait Hoyt of Creative Artists Agency represented Meena Harris.
Marissa Valdez
picture book (illustrations)
Kids Can
Whales Help Engineer the Planet
A picture book that explores how whales can help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Text written by Adrienne Mason, who is represented by herself.
Kim Smith
2 board books (illustrations)
Scholastic/Cartwheel
Fa-La-La Llama and Boo-nicorns
Fa-La-La Llama is a celebration of llamas in winter-wear, and Boo-nicorns is an ode to unicorns dressing up for Halloween! Text written by Joan Holub, who is represented by Liza Voges at Eden Street Literary.
Allison Black
YA (text)
Macmillan/Tor Teen
All of Us Villains + Untitled
Written in collaboration with Amanda Foody, the first in a YA fantasy duology set in the blood-soaked city of Ilvernath, in which seven families compete every generation in a tournament to the death for control of high magick. The powerful, villainous Lowes have won nearly every tournament, but this year, thanks to a salacious tell-all book, each of the other families has the means to win. Publication is planned for fall 2021 and 2022, respectively. Whitney Ross at Irene Goodman Literary represented Foody.
Christine Herman
picture book (illustrations)
Lee & Low
I'll Build You a Bookcase
In partnership with the William Penn Foundation and OpenIDEO, Lee & Low Books is publishing this sweet picture book which celebrates the joy of reading and discovering new stories with a child, and will be available in four bilingual editions (Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Mandarin). Text is written by Jean Ciborowski Fahey.
Simone Shin
MG (text)
HarperCollins Canada
Forever Birchwood
Sold in a pre-empt, this story stars Wolf, an adventurous 12-year-old who explores her Indigenous roots while she and her three best friends fight to protect the wilderness surrounding their northern mining town from developers, and to keep their once stable friendship from unraveling.
Danielle Daniel
picture book (illustrations)
Holiday House/Ferguson
The Sharing Book
In which readers follow a child throughout a day on a camping trip and explores the opportunities that arise for sharing with others, from meals to fun, from stories to hugs. Text written by Dianne White, who is represented by Jennifer Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Simone Shin
picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Flamingo Books
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!
The first title scheduled for publication with Margaret Anastas's new Flamingo Books list at Penguin, this picture book is based on the real story of a boy whose self-motivational words went viral. Text written by Alissa Holder and Zulekha Holder-Young, who are represented by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Productions.
Nneka Myers
nonfiction picture book (text)
Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press
Break the Glass Slipper: Real Princesses and How They Are Changing the World
A counterpoint to fairy-tale figures in sparkly pink ballgowns that showcases present-day princesses who are empowered young women enacting social change and furthering humanitarian causes around the world. To be illustrated by Dung Ho, who represented herself.
Carrie Pearson
nonfiction picture book (illustrations)
PRH/Knopf Children's
The Girl Who Built an Ocean
A biography of seamstress-turned-naturalist Jeanne Villepreux-Power, who invented the world's first aquarium and solved one of the ocean's oldest mysteries, intertwining artistic inspiration and scientific discovery. Text written by Jess Keating, who is represented by Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Michelle Mee Nutter
novelty book (illustrations)
Macmillan UK/Campbell Books
The Little Mermaid
A new book in the First Stories Series of novelty board books by Campbell Books.
Nneka Myers
picture book (illustrations)
Walker Books Australia
Road Trip!
A picture book about a rambunctious romp of a family road trip around Australia looking for the right place to celebrate Aunty's birthday with a cake. Text written by Jackie Hosking.
Lesley Vamos
3 novelty books (illustrations)
Little Bee Books
Unicorn Munch, Turkey Gobble, and Santa Snack
Three interactive, novelty board books for the Crunchy Board Books series.
Allison Black
MG (illustrations)
Abrams
Derby Daredevils #3: Tomoko Takes The Lead
The third book in The Derby Daredevils series, in which the Daredevils get lost in a strange city during roller derby camp, and shy Tomoko's wilderness know-how might be the team's only chance at skating out of the urban jungle. Text written by Kit Rosewater, who is represented by Lauren Spieller at TriadaUS Literary Agency.
Sophie Escabasse
picture book (text & art)
Sounds True
The Rhino Suit
A story about a highly empathetic girl who builds a rhino suit to keep herself from feeling everything so deeply.
Colter Jackson
