RECENT DEALS

An illustrated middle grade nonfiction adaptation of AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA that takes young readers through the continent's history, from ancient Egypt to the transatlantic slave trade. Text by Zeinab Badawi, represented by Tom Killingbeck at AM Heath.

A middle grade graphic novel mystery following a trio of 12-year-old gaming sleuths as they team up offline to solve a neighbor's attempted murder after a storm knocks out the power in their apartment building. Text by Kristen Kiesling, represented by Dara Hyde at Hill Nadell Literary Agency.

Two board books in the FIRST FRIENDS series, following toddlers at daycare moving their bodies and feeling their emotions.

A historical fiction novel about Selma and Chaim Engel, who meet and fall in love in the Sobibor death camp, where they fight to survive and ultimately take part in the prisoner revolt, based on a true story. Sold in an exclusive submission.

An early reader in which, after their ball falls into a hole, a girl and a frog wonder what kinds of scary—or wonderful—things could be down there. Part of the Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books, inspired by archival Dr. Seuss sketches.

The fourth book in the PENCIL & ERASER series, in which a sudden storm derails the summer break plans of these two best friend school supplies, and it falls to the normally grouchy eraser to help make pencil's blues disappear. Sold in an exclusive submission.

A picture book about a seahorse named Pip whose squeak is too small to be heard amid the cacophony of the bigger, louder creatures in the ocean. Text by Emily Arrow, represented by Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio.

A middle grade graphic novel about a boy who goes on an adventure to solve a fairytale-inspired mystery, and an untitled sequel. Sold in a preempt.

A picture book in which no one loves exploring quite like Etta and Grandma Maisie—but with Etta off to school and Grandma Maisie off to the retirement home, their adventures seem worlds apart. Text by Dee Hahn, represented by Naomi Davis at BookEnds.

A nonfiction picture book of limericks celebrating the icky side of nature, a companion to HAIKU, EW! Illustrations by Julia Patton, represented by Claire Morance at Painted Words.

A picture book series that follows the adventures of boisterous, cha-cha-loving chachalaca birds. Sold at auction.

A picture book in which a bear is awoken early from hibernation, sees a world that looks nothing like the one he knows, and does what anyone does when confronted with a new and shocking situation: he PANICS, and a second book. Sold in a pre-empt.

A picture book which challenges readers to a rhyming reading race through sections of wordplay, obstacles, and humorous asides. To be illustrated by Heather Fox, represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary & Media. Sold in a pre-empt.

A standalone companion to HOW TO SPEAK IN SPANGLISH, following a girl who loves to sing along to the natural music and movement of her Los Angeles barrio. Text by Monica Mancillas, represented by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong.

A picture book about the prefix "trans" and the many ways it intersects with our experience of the world. Text by Kyle Lukoff, represented by Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch Literary Services.

Two bilingual English-Spanish board books that introduce young readers to basic shapes and the colors of the rainbow. To be illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, represented by Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio.

A picture book celebration of all the kinds of creatures children can be and the marvelous creatures they already are, in the vein of Elliott's NYT-bestseller AND HERE'S TO YOU. To be illustrated by Kate Fedos, represented by Christy Ewers at the CAT Agency.

A picture book in which a singing, strumming, drumming band of tamales invites the reader to join in the holiday tradition of making tamales with family and friends, to the tune of “Deck the Halls," and an untitled sequel. Sold at auction.

A die-cut board book about nocturnal animals' tracks. Text by Kari Allen, represented by Erzsi Deak at Hen&ink Literary.

A middle grade fantasy novel in which 13-year-old Pira moves to a remote town where the townspeople are unusually afraid of fire, and becomes convinced that there is something supernatural lurking beneath the town's façade. Sold in an exclusive submission.

A reissue of the classic, hilarious picture book about a girl who finds a big, colorful fart lying on her bed. Text by Robert Munsch, author of LOVE YOU FOREVER and THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS.

A middle grade graphic novel pitched as a cross between GUTS and BE PREPARED, following Eddie, a girl with anxiety and emetophobia, as she braves the wilderness, faces her fears, and makes new friends on a 10-day, 57-mile school backpacking trip. Sold at auction.

A picture book about a girl who solves problems by turning kids into cats. Text by Jessica Lynch-Jonely, represented by Jennifer Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

A picture book about two people who set out on an afternoon journey to catch a fish and end up discovering more. To be illustrated by Raul Colon, represented by Brenda Bowen at The Book Group.

Told from an Indigenous perspective, this nonfiction picture book pairs Western science with Traditional Ecological Knowledge to explore how bison restoration can revitalize the Great Plains ecosystems and help the planet thrive. Written by Deidre Havrelock, represented by Amy Tompkins at Transatlantic Agency.

The third book in a MG graphic novel series in the vein of Goosebumps and The Twilight Zone; written by Daniel Nayeri, represented by Joanna Volpe at New Leaf Literary & Media.

The second book in a MG graphic novel series in the vein of Goosebumps and The Twilight Zone; written by Daniel Nayeri, represented by Joanna Volpe at New Leaf Literary & Media.

A picture book featuring Clover, an unlucky leprechaun who's feeling particularly disappointed about being unlucky on St. Patrick's Day of all days. To be illustrated by Pablo Pino, represented by Atlanta Japp at Advocate Art.

A picture book series featuring Detective Cluehound, a dog and self-proclaimed ace detective who solves seasonal mysteries. Illustrated by Migy Blanco, who represented himself.

Two graphic novels for the Elite Military Units series, which tells the lesser-known stories of brave and diverse units that embarked on secret and dangerous missions during the two world wars. Blake Hoena wrote CHOCTAW CODE TALKERS OF WORLD WAR I and Debbi Michiko Florence wrote NISEI SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR II.

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.

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.

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.

A visual and informative nonfiction book that guides readers through all things kaiju.

A chapter book about Broadway legend and actress Cynthia Erivo for the WHO HQ Now! series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.