Abrams Spring 2025

ABRAMS

The Art of Books

SPRING 2025

ADULT & CHILDREN’S BOOKS

1 ● Abrams

17 ● Abrams Image

25 ● Cernunnos

29 ● Abrams Press

40 ● The Overlook Press

47 ● Abrams ComicArts

61 ● Abrams ComicArts - Surely

63 ● Kana

72 ● Abrams Appleseed

87 ● Abrams Books for Young Readers

111 ● Abrams Fanfare

119 ● Amulet Books

137 ● Amulet Paperbacks

149 ● Magic Cat

168 ● DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS

169 ● Red Comet Press

180 ● Enchanted Lion

185 ● Milky Way Picture Books

188 ● Tate Publishing (Children’s)

195 ● Museum of Modern Art

196 ● Getty Publications

197 ● Familius (Children’s)

215 ● Vendome Press

222 ● Skittledog

232 ● Familius

236 ● Tate Publishing

243 ● V&A Publishing

244 ● SelfMadeHero

248 ● Editions BPI

250 ● La Martinière/Abrams

253 ● Lucky Spool

254 ● CREDITS

255 ● INFORMATION TO THE TRADE

From Title • By Author and Artist Help Your Self • By Meredith Baird and Katerina Schneider

100 Years of the Grand Ole Opry

A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTISTS, THE FANS, AND THE HOME OF COUNTRY MUSIC

BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY AND CRAIG SHELBURNE, WITH BRENDA COLLADAY; FOREWORD BY GARTH BROOKS AND TRISHA YEARWOOD

The official book celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry—an intimate, gorgeously illustrated, behind–the–scenes look at the American institution and world–renowned stage for country music

With a foreword by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has left an undeniable mark on American culture. What began as a one–hour “barn dance” radio program has transformed into the longest running radio broadcast in US history, as well as a live performance for millions of country music fans each year. Widely regarded as the show that made country music famous, the Opry has played an important role in the careers of country music’s biggest stars––including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, and countless others––for nearly a century, popularizing and preserving some of the most beloved forms of American music.

As country music has broadened and its audience continues to grow, the Grand Ole Opry has evolved alongside the genre itself. This centennial celebration showcases the venerable institution’s history through lively, never–before–seen photography and ephemera from years past, as well as behind–the–scenes stories from those who have paced backstage before career–defining performances, and those who have come to know the Opry as a second home. Replete with gorgeous illustrations and tributes from country music’s biggest names, 100 Years of the Grand Ole Opry is a glorious, one–of–a–kind celebration, and a must–have for any country music fan.

The Grand Ole Opry features today’s country music stars, superstars, and rising stars all on one stage, every week in Nashville, Tennessee–Music City, USA. Their world–famous show is where aspiring stars dream of playing and music lovers connect with their favorite artists up close at the Opry House. From the radio show that made it famous in 1925 to the cultural landmark and global phenomenon it is today, the Opry is the country's biggest stage. Craig Shelburne grew up in rural Nebraska watching the Grand Ole Opry on TNN. He moved to Nashville in 1994 and earned a journalism degree from Belmont University. He has written for the Bluegrass Situation, CMT.com, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Folk Alliance International, International Bluegrass Music Association, MusicRow magazine, and many other outlets. In addition, he has produced three AMERICANAFEST music festivals for the Americana Music Association. This is his first book.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

YEARLONG CELEBRATION:

The Opry has plans to promote and market their 100th anniversary all year in 2025, with a massive media campaign dedicated to promoting the anniversary, of which the book will be a centerpiece. This includes major TV broadcasts, radio, live events, and print media coverage.

100th ANNIVERSARY: We have an extraordinary internal track record for 100th anniversary tie–in publications, as well as anniversary books in general.

MULTIPLE BOOKS: We have children’s books and calendars in the pipeline as well, with another book from the Opry on women in country music for the adult list.

ICONIC BRAND: The Opry is a cultural institution––there’s nothing more country than them. They’re a marketing and publicity powerhouse, with droves of big–name celebrities who will support the book in addition to contributing to the text.

SPECIFICATIONS

*150 full-color images

*304 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 10 7/8" - 276mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH ENTERTAINMENT, PHOTOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7360-0

US $60.00 CAN $75.00 UK £45.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-279-1

RIGHTS: World/All

Forever Paris

GREEN SPACES & SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN THE CITY OF LIGHT

BY MICHEL ARNAUD

Photographer Michel Arnaud spotlights the green spaces and sustainable architecture in Paris

Paris is changing. There is a new attitude of green and sustainable ideals that are permeating the City of Lights everywhere you go. In many ways, Paris has had the qualities of a “green city” for a long time. Existing architecture has been adapted and reused for centuries. Paris has always been a walkable city, and its public gardens are well known. However, over the years, pollutants have made their impact—a gray haze from car exhaust hovering over the city. Today, officials, businesses, and residents are making changes to help turn Paris green and prepare for a sustainable future. Bike lanes are replacing roadways. Food entrepreneurs are creating urban farms on the city’s famous rooftops.

In Forever Paris, photographer and author Michel Arnaud documents and investigates the projects and people that are transforming Paris for the future by asking questions like What makes a city “green”? and How can we make our world sustainable? and What changes must we make now? This stunning photography book explores how today’s generation is leading a revolution for sustainability to protect the future of our environment for generations to come.

Michel Arnaud is an internationally recognized photographer who has worked for publications such as Vogue and Architectural Digest. He is the principal photographer for more than 20 design and lifestyle books, including Design Brooklyn and Detroit: The Dream is Now He lives in New York City. Noted architectural curator Donald Albrecht offers his perspective in the introduction.

SELLING POINTS

ON–TREND TOPIC:

Photographer Michel Arnaud’s newest book spotlights Paris’ new attitude of green and sustainable living and the people who are transforming Paris for the future. Paris is also one of the leading cities in the world in environmental protection and plans to become Europe’s greenest city by 2030.

BELOVED HOUSE AUTHOR:

Michel Arnaud has a strong author track, including Design Brooklyn, which has sold over 14,000 copies and Detroit: The Dream is Now, which has sold over 13,000 copies.

PARIS BOOKS SELL: Abrams has a bestselling track on books about Paris, and this new book’s photography will showcase the beauty of Paris as we’ve never seen it before—through a green lens documenting the urban and natural elements of the architecture of the future. You won’t see the stereotypical postcard shots of Paris, but rather photographs of Paris from a new, exciting perspective.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color photographs throughout *256 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 11" - 279mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

PHOTOGRAPHY, NATURE

ISBN 978-1-4197-7502-4

US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-331-6

Third Culture Cooking

RECIPES FOR THE NEW AMERICAN KITCHEN

BY ZAYNAB ISSA

Bon Appetit contributor and food influencer Zaynab Issa offers a singular cookbook on New American home cooking that features recipes influenced by immigration, travel, heritage, and social media

A celebration of her multiculturalism, Zaynab Issa’s debut cookbook comes with recipes that draw from all over the world, with dishes like Creamy Chutney Pasta, Persian Salmon Kebabs, and Adobo–Style Braised Short Ribs. She is influenced by her experience growing up in a “third culture”: a drawing on the Indian–African–Middle Eastern foods of her parents’ upbringing and the American culture that Zaynab was raised in. The recipes reflect both Zaynab’s heritage and her carefree, bold cooking nature. She encourages readers to play around with their recipes and ingredients to create their perfect dish. Need a substitution? She’s got plenty. Fans of Eric Kim, Priya Krishna, Palak Patel, and Alison Roman will flock to her recipes as she walks readers through the food closest to her heart. Nodding to classic preparations and flavors, Zaynab’s cooking is fresh and original while still being home–cook friendly.

Zaynab Issa is a recipe developer, food editor, content creator, and Bon Appétit contributor. After working on a self–published zine that formalized her family’s East African Indian recipes, she began freelancing at Buzzfeed and contributing culturally rooted recipes and stories to Bon Appétit and Food52

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

STRONG ONLINE PLATFORM: Issa has 113,000 engaged followers on Instagram, and 455,000 followers and 10.3 million likes on TikTok. She has partnered with brands like KitchenAid, Our Place, Chobani, Barilla, and more.

AN ESSENTIAL COOKBOOK: Issa’s popularity is partly because she is able to teach home cooks how to be comfortable with new methods, ingredients, and recipes, and her first book collects her most successful recipes into a book that will be the modern home cook’s bible.

MEDIA APPEAL: Issa has appeared on Good Morning America, multiple Bon Appetit YouTube videos, LA’s KCRW, Coveteur, Food Network, Food 52, Spruce Eats, and more.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color photographs throughout *272 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

ISBN 978-1-4197-7007-4

US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £25.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-114-5

RIGHTS: World exc France

The Little Book of Ladurée: Patisserie

WRITTEN BY JULIEN ALVAREZ; ILLUSTRATED BY IRIS HATZFELD

Make iconic Parisian delicacies with these 30 cherished recipes from the world–famous French pastry shop

The Little Book of Ladurée: Patisserie brings together Ladurée’s 30 most beloved recipes written by the company’s head pastry chef, Julien Alvarez. From the famous macarons to the Saint–Honoré, to the chocolate eclairs and the delectable Mont Blanc, to the almond croissant or the French toast, you can enjoy these Parisian institution’s iconic recipes made right at home.This irresistible gift book features a removable sticker sheet and gold foil accents on the cover and throughout the interior pages.

Julien Alvarez has been head pastry chef at Ladurée since 2021. A World Pastry Cup champion (2011) and Best Young Pastry Chef (2014), he is considered one of the most promising talents of his generation.

SELLING POINTS

BELOVED BRAND: Ladurée has an extremely recognizable brand presence and global reputation, with 107 shops in 22 countries. The book’s luxurious, meticulous design reflects the brand’s identity.

STAR PASTRY CHEF: Julien Alvarez’s expertise is renowned, and he has been head pastry chef at Ladurée since 2021, and was named the World Pastry Cup champion (2011) and Best Young Pastry Chef (2014).

AUTHOR TRACK: The previous title, Ladurée Sucré: The Recipes (2009) saw worldwide success, with over 140,000 copies sold in France, and rights sold in English, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Complex and Simplified Chinese.

SPECIFICATIONS

*96 pages

*WIDTH: 6 1/10" - 155mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 215mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH FOOD & DRINK

ISBN 978-1-4197-8250-3

US $27.50 CAN $34.50 UK £19.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-661-4

RIGHTS: World/All

French at Heart

RECIPES THAT BRING FRANCE HOME

BY MARJORIE TAYLOR AND KENDALL SMITH FRANCHINI WITH JESS THOMSON

From the founders of the Cook’s Atelier, a wildly popular cooking school in Burgundy, France, comes a cookbook about living well the French way

When mother–daughter duo Kendall Smith Franchini and Marjorie Taylor moved to Beaune in Burgundy, France, to open their now–incredibly popular cooking school the Cook’s Atelier, they learned that choosing to appreciate tiny moments, like they saw the French do, really opened their hearts. To them, being French at heart doesn’t mean you have to speak French or live in France; it means slowing down to enjoy the little details of every day. Whether that’s preparing a meal for your family and taking the time to enjoy it together or taking an extra moment to set the table with fresh flowers, curating your own joy is worth your time, and this cookbook offers plenty of ideas to adopt this particularly French habit.

French at Heart shows how to create simple, joyous family meals around your own table, in whatever place you call home. These are classic recipes that will make you fall in love with France: things like Salade Niçoise, Duck Confit, and Tarte Tatin. They are simple recipes, what Taylor and Smith Franchini often cook for their family after a long day, and reflect their take on familiar French favorites. They offer ways to adapt, improve, or simplify the classics, plus plenty of additional advice on how to serve a memorable cheese or charcuterie board, how to curate a French–inspired pantry, and more. Cooking is about more than just the food, and while French at Heart has more than 100 go–to recipes, it is a cookbook for anyone who wants to discover those little details that make our time around the table even more special.

Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother–daughter duo and cofounders of the Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France. This international culinary destination in the heart of French wine country has been featured in many publications, including Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

SELLING POINTS

PREVIOUS BOOK’S SUCCESS: Their first cookbook, The Cook’s Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from our French Cooking School, was an introduction to classic French cooking techniques, chronicling the recipes taught at their school. It was a detailed and impressive resource, which their fans loved and purchased in droves. Since then, their fans have been asking for more. Their second book is more approachable in size and price point, and offers an intimate look at everyday cooking, what the authors make at home after a long day at their cooking school.

SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH: The Cook’s Atelier brand platform and social media platform has grown from approximately 6,500 to 104,000+ avid Instagram followers while their culinary programs now gross over 1 million euros per year.

LOVED BY MEDIA: They continually get media coverage. For example, recently they have been featured in Bake from Scratch magazine, participated in Williams–Sonoma’s 2022 French campaign by joining Brian Hart Hoffman of Hoffman Media/Bake from Scratch magazine in a virtual baking class along with special guest David Lebovitz, and full features on World of Wanderlust and Le Monde magazine in Paris.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 color photographs

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL FOOD & DRINK, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

ISBN 978-1-4197-7197-2

US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00 ËxHSLELJy771972z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-215-9

Help Your Self

THE NEW RULES FOR WELLNESS

BY MEREDITH BAIRD AND KATERINA SCHNEIDER

A new holistic wellness manual for optimal health, including nutrition, skincare, and mental well–being, empowering readers with the knowledge and tools to Help Your Self

Help Your Self is the wellness authority, combining both knowledge and solid research to bring you a nutrition–hacking, food–loving, life–simplifying, science–backed guidebook to optimal health for the entire family. As the pursuit of wellness reaches a fever pitch, the lines between fringe and fact have become blurrier than ever. Kat Schnieder and Meredith Baird, two moms, fact–finders, and chefs who have shaped the wellness industry for decades, are not about pseudoscience and half–truths—health fads make their eyes roll. Rather, they have dedicated their lives to unearthing the latest research, and in Help Your Self, they will show readers that not only is it possible to create and maintain a healthier lifestyle, but it’s also easier and more enjoyable than you would think. The book will be a holistic guide to wellness with tangible and actionable steps, from addressing some of the most common health concerns––like better sleep, better sex, healthier skin, proper hydration––to more extensive routines to incorporate into your life, to healthy dessert recipes that also make your skin glow, like Lemon Meringue with Sea Moss.

Katerina Schneider is founder and CEO of Ritual, a personal health brand building the future of daily essentials. She has since pioneered a new standard of high–quality products that are backed by science with the first visible supply chain of its kind. Ritual products are now trusted by over a million customers across generations, and its Essential Prenatal Multivitamin is the number–one top selling prenatal online in the US. Meredith Baird Figone is founder of Nucifera Body, a multipurpose skincare brand, and author/coauthor of four vegan cookbooks. A plant–based chef turned green beauty entrepreneur, she has worked as a recipe developer, product developer, and consultant within the plant–based movement, while also launching her own skincare company and establishing it as a cult favorite.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

BRAND REACH: Kat Schnieder is the founder of Ritual Vitamins and Meredith Baird is the founder of Nucifera Beauty. Combined, these brands have over 1 million total customers, a social reach of 1 million people, and a 354,000 Instagram following.

WELLNESS AUTHORITIES: The authors are trusted names in the wellness space and have been featured in many major media outlets including The New York Times, InStyle, Glamour, and Marie Claire.

ON–TREND CATEGORY: The health and wellness industry has grown exponentially and is a $5 trillion dollar industry. With 71 percent of households cooking at home, a 45 percent rise of plant–based eating, and 61 percent of parents feeling stressed, this is an incredibly timely and essential book.

SPECIFICATIONS

*100 full-color photographs

*240 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY

SELF-HELP, FOOD & DRINK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7357-0

US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £25.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-277-7

RIGHTS: World/All

The Maximalist

COLORFUL INTERIORS FOR BOLD LIVING

BY DANI DAZEY

Maximalist style authority Dani Dazey shares her bold design advice for creating colorful interiors and playful patterns in your home

More is more!

The Maximalist by Dani Dazey is an interior design book for true maximalists who love to celebrate all things color, pattern, and clutter. With her signature seventies flair, quirky custom furniture (pizza couch, anyone?), unique graphic designs, and bright color palettes, Dazey is the perfect person to show you how to bring happiness and personality into your decorating.

The Maximalist includes 11 of Dazey’s design projects, from the iconic Trixie Motel—created by beloved drag queen Trixie Mattel—to the idyllic Dazey Desert House at the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, to a crazy and colorful maximalist mansion. By showing you how to find balance in creative expression, establish an atmosphere, mix in patterns (hint: you can never have enough wallpaper), and choose the right furniture and finishes, this book is your guide to all things playful and whimsical for your home.

Dani Dazey (@danidazey) is a multifaceted creative whose work spans from graphic and textile design to designs for apparel, fashion, and interiors. Her clothing line, founded in 2016, found soaring success on social media. Recognition for her interior design work quickly followed, with features in Architectural Digest, Domino, and Dwell. Dazey recently made her television debut for her collaboration with drag queen Trixie Mattel on the design of the Trixie Motel. Regardless of the medium, Dazey’s goal is to empower people to choose daring design in their everyday life.

SELLING POINTS

HUGE FOLLOWING: With over 275,000 combined followers between her two very successful Instagram accounts (@danidazey and @dazey_la), Dazey’s devoted following can’t wait to get their hands on this book!

THE DESIGN AUTHORITY: Having already received recognition for her interior designs from publications like Architectural Digest, a collaboration with Joybird, and her TV debut on HBO as the designer of the Trixie Motel alongside Trixie Mattel, Dazey is THE authority on maximalist interior design.

COLOR IS BACK: After years of popularity, minimalist decor is waning and maximalism is back and trending in shelter media. Colorful interiors are also more popular than ever, thanks to a renewed interest in boldly articulated personal style.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 full-color images

*256 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

* Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY

INTERIOR DESIGN, DESIGN & DECORATING ISBN 978-1-4197-7650-2

US $45.00 CAN $57.00 UK £35.00

ËxHSLELJy776502z ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-387-3

RIGHTS: World/All

It's a Mood

FEEL-GOOD INTERIORS FOR MODERN LIVING

BY CARA WOODHOUSE WITH HEATHER SUMMERVILLE; FOREWORD BY HENRY HOLLAND

Interior design legend Cara Woodhouse presents a bold, modern aesthetic for a new generation of design enthusiasts—and shows us how to create spaces that we will truly love to inhabit

For interior designer Cara Woodhouse, interiors are experiences. Her approach goes beyond the visual, creating spaces that intuitively tap into our senses and invoke a mood that washes over all who enter. Her instinct for capturing a person’s spirit and translating it into a personal space is unmatched. It’s a Mood helps readers get in touch with their own design instincts. Organized by mood, this book offers both inspiration and practical advice for incorporating the elements that we feel passionate about. Woodhouse’s interiors balance pattern play, an emphasis on eye candy, moody maximalism, quirky accents, and anything fun and random. With special tips on controlling sound in a space, what type of stone works best and when, and how to deck out your home office, this book is for everyone who wants to curate an authentic, original aesthetic perfectly tailored to their own preferences, while accentuating the beauty of each room. This book appeals equally to those decorating their first apartments on a budget to those setting up their forever homes with signature touches.

Cara Woodhouse is a New York–based interior designer. She has been featured everywhere from Design Milk to Vogue to Apartment Therapy, and more. Having called Los Angeles, London, and now New York home, Woodhouse imparts a distinct global sensibility throughout her full–service design firm, where she casts her clients as her greatest collaborators. Heather Summerville is an experienced editor and writer specializing in innovative, multichannel creative content development in the fashion and home industries. She coauthored Surf Shack and The First Apartment Book

SELLING POINTS

MAJOR, GROWING PLATFORM: Cara Woodhouse has more than 795,000 Instagram followers and has been featured everywhere from Design Milk to Vogue to Apartment Therapy, and more. She gained more than 150,000 followers since we signed this book up.

BRAND CONNECTIONS:

Woodhouse has established partnerships with big brands including Walters Faith, Stark carpet, ABC stone, the Rug Company, Kassatex (the tabletop line), Mod Shop, CB2, and Nest Studio hardware, and we can leverage their platforms to help promote the book.

FRESH TAKE ON INTERIORS:

Woodhouse’s interiors have an original aesthetic that is very on–trend, bringing in pops of color and playfulness. This signature look will make her book stand out in an already strong category that Abrams knows how to publish.

SPECIFICATIONS

*150 full-color photographs

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: APRIL DESIGN & DECORATING, INTERIOR DESIGN, ART ISBN 978-1-4197-7143-9 US $45.00 CAN $57.00 UK £35.00

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Life-Changing Homes

ECO-FRIENDLY

DESIGNS THAT PROMOTE WELL-BEING

BY KIRSTEN DIRKSEN AND NICOLAS BOULLOSA

A unique and daring collection of homes and the stories of those who have changed their lives by changing their surroundings, from YouTube sensation Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa of @kirstendirksen / faircompanies

For most people, the search for a home involves setting a budget, finding a place, then filling rooms with stuff. But Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa believe the search for a home is a search for meaning, and that the right dwelling can set the direction for one’s life. Fifteen years ago, armed with a camera and limitless curiosity, they set out across the globe to prove their theory and to challenge traditional assumptions about what makes a home.

Now that the past few years have completely altered the way we live and work, most of us are asking the same questions and seeking homes that reflect our lifestyles and values. The dozens of spaces featured in Life–Changing Homes urge readers to think differently about their own lives and what might be possible, and the gorgeous photography and thought–provoking writing share the inspiring stories of those who have made the change.

Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa, cofounders of *faircompanies and @kirstendirksen YouTube channel (with 1.7 million subscribers), travel the globe to discover and share a wide range of surprising and meaningful ways to live in the modern world.

RIGHTS:

SELLING POINTS

MEDIA DARLINGS: Kirsten and Nicolás’s YouTube channel @kirstendirksen (and *faircompanies website) is a comprehensive, inclusive, and creative favorite, with an audience of 1.7 million subscribers from across the globe. The duo are well known throughout the world of design and architecture and are regularly covered in the media.

STRONG CATEGORY: With a variety of international locations and a topic that is right on trend, this book is a natural fit among the ranks of bestsellers like Live Beautiful and Abode.

GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY: Life–Changing Homes is filled with beautiful four–color photography, with stunning images of architecture, locale, interiors, and the creatives that live there.

SPECIFICATIONS

*250 color images

*240 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

* Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY

INTERIOR DESIGN, DESIGN & DECORATING, NATURE ISBN 978-1-4197-7189-7

US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-668-3

The Waterfront House

LIVING WITH STYLE ON THE COAST

BY PHOEBE HOWARD

Bestselling design author Phoebe Howard presents a collection of homes for all who love the seashore and dream of living by its side

Phoebe Howard is an expert at creating homes that reflect the elegance and appeal of oceanfront living. With every project, Howard is always seeking to connect interior and outdoor spaces, and to encourage alfresco entertaining. And there’s nothing she loves more than a soothing color scheme of pale blues and greens set off by the neutrals inspired by shells and the sand that surrounds them. In this book, Howard shares all she has learned about combining the practical with the pretty when designing for homes on the seacoast, whether that means selecting colors or incorporating materials that stand up to the elements and sandy feet. Each house in this collection, from dreamy beach retreats to cool coastal getaways, has a distinctive design that is meant not just to be lived in, but to be enjoyed by the families who call it home and by the friends and welcome guests who can’t resist a visit.

Phoebe Howard opened her first store, Mrs. Howard, in Jacksonville, Florida, 20 years ago and now has stores in Georgia and North Carolina. Her stores, furnishings, and interiors reflect the essence of coastal style and charm. Her work is routinely featured in House Beautiful, Coastal Living, Southern Accents, and Veranda. It has also appeared in Elle Decor, InStyle, and the New York Times

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

CREATOR OF THE “COASTAL LOOK”: Phoebe Howard is a tastemaker who pioneered the "Coastal Look," which is beloved by design fans everywhere.

DAY AT THE BEACH: From young TikTok users emulating the beachy look to professional designers highlighting natural materials and neutral palettes with fresh blue accents, coastal style is going strong.

DESIGN READER FAVORITE: Howard’s books are perennial favorites, and her influence (and audience of more than 100,000 Instagram followers) continues to expand. Howard’s stylish spaces garner praise from national media, and her fresh take on traditional style reflects her mantra: “Keep it pretty.”

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 color photographs

*224 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/2" - 276mm

* Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

INTERIOR DESIGN, DESIGN & DECORATING, PHOTOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-6803-3

US $55.00 CAN $69.00 UK £40.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-023-0

RIGHTS: World/All

Desert by Design

CREATIVE MINDS, ARID PLACES, TAILOR-MADE SPACES

BY JAMES BURKE AND MOLLY MANDELL

A distinctively designed, beautifully photographed interior design book that showcases the incredible spaces and stories of creative desert dwellers by writer–photographer duo Molly Mandell and James Burke

Desert by Design explores the spaces and stories of those who live in the desert, from Marfa, Texas, residents and writer–photographer duo Molly Mandell and James Burke. From West Texas and Southern California to Chile, South Africa, Morocco, and more, this comprehensive, global look at desert living offers insight into extraordinary architecture and interiors, while exploring their vibrant creative communities.

The desert has always attracted artists, architects, designers, and creatives looking for inspiration and independence. Authors Mandell and Burke felt the pull of the desert themselves, and now display their impeccable eye for design and extensive connections in the design community to present a wide–ranging, nuanced view.

Interior tours—private homes, independent hotels, and projects like Paolo Soleri’s Arcosanti and James Turrell’s Roden Crater—are the heart of Desert by Design. In–depth analysis and interviews are paired with original images shot by the authors, ranging from portraiture to candid and interior shots, bringing desert life into full view.

From tips on cultivating the unpretentious, highly functional, aesthetic environment synonymous with the desert, to images evoking mindful living, the book is both a celebration of a uniquely inspiring climate, its spaces, and most memorable personalities, as well as a manual for adopting elements of this lifestyle—no matter your location.

James Burke and Molly Mandell, formerly an editor at Kinfolk, are arts and culture writers and photographers who live in Marfa, Texas. Their work has appeared in Wallpaper*, Vogue Mexico, Texas Monthly, Monocle, Travel + Leisure, and the Los Angeles Times. Burke and Mandell served as copy editor and editor/art director, respectively, for Nathan Williams’ The Eye. Currently they are the editors of the Copenhagen–based biannual publication Creative Voyage Paper

SELLING POINTS

DESERTS ARE COOL: The desert aesthetic is on trend, and the unique creative communities based in the desert have garnered much media attention recently.

LOCATION + DESIGN = WINNING COMBINATION: Books like Surf Shack and Travel Home, which offer insight into enviable locales and how to evoke these places in home design, strike a cord with design book buyers and the media.

STELLAR CONTRIBUTOR LIST:

This book features the spaces of more than 25 creatives, who all have their own platforms and will help promote.

DESERT DESIGN EXPERTS:

James Burke and Molly Mandell live in the desert themselves and are active in the design community, making them well–known experts on this topic. They led the Uruguayan creative institute CAMPO’s trip to Texan desert town Marfa, and are developing a program that explores U.S.–Mexico border culture and the Chihuahuan desert.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 color photographs

*336 pages

*WIDTH: 8 3/8" - 213mm

*HEIGHT: 10 7/8" - 276mm

* Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH TRAVEL, INTERIOR DESIGN, DESIGN & DECORATING ISBN 978-1-4197-7579-6

US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK £35.00 ËxHSLELJy775796z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-355-2

The Flower Farmers

INSPIRATION

AND ADVICE FROM EXPERT

BY DEBRA PRINZING AND ROBIN AVNI

GROWERS

Twenty–nine of today’s most inspiring flower farmers present stories, how–to–cultivate expertise, and favorite new varieties in a lushly photographed guide to feed your every floral fantasy

Flower farmers are the Top Chefs of the gardening world, with dedicated social media channels and avid fans who dream about the lifestyle and of having a lush cutting garden of their own. Today’s gardeners follow celebrity growers to gather ideas and expert advice regarding planting techniques and the best varieties and seasonal plants to choose

The Flower Farmers presents a curated group of favorite growers, from industry leaders to pioneering newcomers. Each grower shares their specialty knowledge and seasonal practices so that readers will be able to create a similar relationship with flowers and discover sustainable techniques for their own gardens. Dedicated sidebars dig deeper, with information on everything from raising a unique cultivar to the best floral varieties for long–lasting arrangements. Gorgeous photography illustrates each farmer’s profile, highlighting the beauty of their farms, floral passions, and the flowers themselves. Includes an introduction by Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers (@farmgirlflowers, 505,000 followers).

Debra Prinzing is the author of 12 books and the founder and producer of SlowFlowers.com, the online directory of American and Canadian flower farms, florists, shops, and studios who supply domestic and local flowers. In 2015, she founded American Flowers Week, which occurs annually in late June. For the past seven years she has produced the annual Slow Flowers Summit, dubbed the TED Talk for floral professionals. Robin Avni is a creative director and experienced designer in the media and hightech industries. Her specialties include creative management of award–winning teams and content development. She has produced 18 floral and lifestyle books, including eight in collaboration with coauthor, Debra Prinzing, showcasing the floral lifestyle of creatives and entrepreneurs.

SELLING POINTS

TRENDY TOPIC: Flowers and flower farming are more popular than ever: they are the darlings of lifestyle programming and social media is also brimming with flower–focused content. The 29 growers in this book are both recognized figures in the industry and exciting newcomers, each with their own unique approach and beautiful, flower–filled lifestyle.

FLOWER–FOCUSED

EXPERTISE: This is not your average gardening book; these pages are filled with ideas, inspiration, and expert information from professional growers, offering backyard gardeners a peek at unique botanicals and daily life on working flower farms.

(SINGLE)

FLOWER POWER:

Single–flower gardening is extremely popular: this book includes information from expert growers of coveted varieties such as anemones, dahlias, hellebores, poppies, tulips, peonies, and roses.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 color photographs

*272 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY GARDENING, NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7569-7

US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £25.00

ËxHSLELJy775697z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-348-4

Cloth 100 Artists

CONTEMPORARY & HERITAGE TECHNIQUES

BY LENA CORWIN

Artist, textile designer, and author Lena Corwin highlights the work of 100 talented and diverse American fiber artists in a new book for all who are inspired by weaving, quilting, dyeing, and other heritage techniques

In Cloth, Lena Corwin spotlights American artists using (and reinventing) heritage techniques. The contributors represent a wide spectrum of age, gender, race, and locale; and their rooted ancestral influences are unique. Each artist, including Lena herself, shares their fascinating perspective and process to create a book that is a colorful, captivating portrait of works made with fiber. Chapters explore four categories of fiber art: –Weave and Braid (loom, handweaving) –Sew and Quilt (patchwork, stitch, embroider) –Loop and Felt (crochet, knit, felt)

–Print and Dye (screen print, block print, batik, dye bath)

The book includes DIY instruction via eight projects (created by the author in collaboration with a contributing artist) so that readers can learn, experiment, and create.

Contributing artists include: Zak Foster, host of the Seamside podcast (59,000 Instagram); Jen Garrido (30,500 Instagram); Ilana Kohn (69,000 Instagram); Rose Pearlman (61,000 Instagram)); Hopie Stockman Hill, Block Shop (228,000 Instagram); Windy Chien (73,000 instagram).

Designer and author Lena Corwin began her career working for fashion brands Marithé + François Girbaud, Calvin Klein, and Jill Stuart. She attended University of Oregon, and continued her education in New York at FIT, SVA, and Pratt. She enjoys a wide range of handmade techniques and utilizes computer technology as a complementary tool. Corwin taught popular craft classes from her Brooklyn studio, then moved to northern California, where she lives and continues to write, teach, and work as a design consultant for a variety of clients.

SELLING POINTS

BELOVED AUTHOR: Lena Corwin’s books have sold more than 70,000 copies; this will be her first book since the 2013 publication of her very successful Lena Corwin’s Made by Hand.

EMPOWERING VOICES: These talented artists are collectively preserving handcraft traditions while offering their own unique techniques: The stories behind these exceptional works are both illuminating and inspiring.

PROJECTS TO TRY: Eight DIY projects, each drawn from a different area of fiber craft, offer readers creative inspiration.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 full-color illustrations

*256 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

CRAFT, DESIGN & DECORATING, ART

ISBN 978-1-4197-7326-6 US $29.99 CAN $37.99 UK £21.99 ËxHSLELJy773266z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-261-6

From Style Codes: David Bowie • By Natalie Hammond

RIGHTS: World/All

Modern Motherhood

CELEBRATING QUIET MOMENTS OF LOVE AND CARE

BY RILEY SHEEHEY

A beautiful illustrated collection of art and musings that highlight the simple joys of caregiving from artist and social media star Riley Sheehey

Multimedia artist Riley Sheehey brings together a collection of 100 illustrations of the quiet, often unobserved moments of caregiving. These aren’t milestones we tend to capture in photos like the first steps or first words of a child. Instead, these illustrations capture the spontaneous joy of a dance party in the kitchen, the poignancy of reading a bedtime story, the adventure of building a pillow fort in the living room, and the tenderness of bandaging a cut knee. Originally inspired by Delft tiles, the 400+ year old blue–and–white pottery from the Netherlands, she started sharing her illustrations on her Instagram account, where her work resonated with thousands of mothers, nannies, teachers, and anyone who has experienced the joys of caregiving. Simple, spare captions allow space for the reader to reflect on their own memories or anticipate experiences to come with their loved ones, making it the perfect gift book for every occasion.

Riley Sheehey is a watercolor and multimedia artist and textile designer. Before becoming an artist full–time in 2017, she taught elementary school art and developed a love for whimsical styles and playful details. Her artwork reflects this childlike view of the world with fun color palettes and an attention to detail that evokes a viewer’s curiosity. She is inspired by nostalgia, children’s literature, and everyday life. Sheehey lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog.

SELLING POINTS

GIFT BOOK POTENTIAL: Modern Motherhood will be a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, baby showers, birthdays, and any other gifting occasion for mothers and mothers–to–be, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers of all types.

GROWING PLATFORM: By sharing her work and the process of creating it, Riley has amassed a devoted Instagram following of more than 330,000 who are eager to support her artistic endeavors (they already buy out her $45 prints whenever they’re available).

BRAND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: In the past few years, Riley has collaborated with many brands and creators, all of whom she would reach out to for support in promoting the book, including Christie’s, Dante NYC, Framebridge, Moda Operandi, and Ralph Lauren. She has been featured in House Beautiful, Southern Living, Veranda, and elsewhere.

SPECIFICATIONS

*100 full-color images

*144 pages

*WIDTH: 6 1/2" - 165mm

*HEIGHT: 6 1/2" - 165mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-1-4197-7735-6 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 UK £16.99 ËxHSLELJy777356z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-435-1

RIGHTS:

The Eater Guide to Paris

BY EATER WITH LINDSEY TRAMUTA

A comprehensive food–lover’s guidebook to Paris from Eater, the online authority on where to eat and why it matters

The Eater Guide to Paris is your go–to source for getting immersed in Paris’ iconic dining culture. Offering context on how the local scene has been shaped by history, immigration, agriculture, and tradition, this guide offers vibrant, incomparable insight into the City of Lights and its one–of–a–kind food destinations and personalities. This book includes:

·A detailed look at Paris essentials such as bistros, fine dining, and bakeries/pastry shops

Ideas for great places to eat near key sites, which are often surrounded by underwhelming tourist traps

Brief history of the exceptional Parisian restaurant culture and how it impacted food around the world

Maps that break down the must–visit spots and shopping destinations, neighborhood by neighborhood

Contributions from well–known Paris experts, such as Dominique Crenn ·Weekend trip itineraries to eating destinations outside the city Built on the unrivaled authority of Eater’s networks of local writers and editors, this book is perfect for first–time visitors and experts alike who are hungry to explore the best the city has to offer, based on the advice of in–the–know Parisian natives.

Eater is a digital media brand dedicated to all things food and dining. The Eater brand comprises a national site covering food and dining culture, a robust YouTube channel featuring documentary–style videos about the inner workings of restaurants, and a variety of social channels, all run by a diverse team of writers, editors, producers, and contributors. Lindsey Tramuta is the author of The New Paris,The New Parisienne, and the blog Lost in Cheeseland She contributes to the New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, and Fortune, where she writes on French culture.

SELLING POINTS

SUPPORT FROM A MAJOR MEDIA PLATFORM: Eater leads the food–media market in both audience scale and reader engagement, with an average of 13.5 million readers every month, 10 million social media followers, and 3.3 million YouTube subscribers. To ensure the buzzworthy launch and ongoing success of this series, Eater and Vox Media will strategically leverage all of the platforms and tools at their disposal (including sites like New York magazine, Grub Street, The Cut, and more).

LAUNCH OF A NEW SERIES: In an exciting new food–focused travel guide series by the leading media brand Eater, two titles published simultaneously in Spring 2024, The Eater Guide to New York and The Eater Guide to Los Angeles, and Paris boasts a more luxurious hardcover format with debossing that travelers and locals will want to collect and display. Mexico City will be published next!

WHAT EATERS WANT TO KNOW: Eater, with its team of on–the–ground local experts, is the most trusted online source for avoiding the tourist traps and getting immersed in a place through its food. These guides offer the kind of content that Eater’s huge audience wants from them, expanding from their strong existing online coverage of these cities—their two most popular international destinations —with new in–depth advice and recommendations.

SPECIFICATIONS

*100 full-color illustrations

*176 pages

*WIDTH: 5 7/8" - 149mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH

TRAVEL, FOOD & DRINK, FASHION

ISBN 978-1-4197-6584-1

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

ËxHSLELJy765841z

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-892-5

RIGHTS: World/All

The Watercolor Feast

HOW TO PAINT SIMPLE FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND FLOWERS

BY ERIN GLEESON

From New York Times bestselling author of the Forest Feast series, Erin Gleeson, a beginner–friendly watercolor book with techniques, ways to get creative, and watercolor paper at the back of the book to practice on

Bestselling author Erin Gleeson’s vibrantly designed cookbooks have transported readers to her beautiful cabin in the woods of Northern California for years, and now she reveals how to re–create her signature watercolor illustrations.

Even artists new to watercolor painting can follow the simple step–by–step instructions in the book’s 40 fun, easy, and beautiful tutorials. Learn how to hand–letter in watercolor; paint an array of specific fruits, vegetables, and flowers; and create beautiful menus, place settings, and other designs to display in your home or at your next dinner party. Erin also introduces us to three of her favorite watercolor artists, with distinct and lovely styles for further inspiration. The book concludes with eight pages of watercolor paper so that you can test your new skills. For anyone who is looking for an easy way to make a little time in your life for creativity, Watercolor Feast is a charming introductory guide to painting that celebrates the beauty of food and the natural world.

Erin Gleeson is the author, illustrator, and photographer behind the New York Times bestselling cookbook The Forest Feast, as well as The Forest Feast for Kids, The Forest Feast Gatherings, The Forest Feast Mediterranean, The Forest Feast Roadtrip, and the popular blog of the same name. Gleeson also teaches photography in continuing studies at Stanford University. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Kitchn, Design*Sponge, Food52, InStyle, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appétit, and Saveur. Gleeson lives in a cabin in the woods in Northern California, where she creates simple and delicious vegetarian recipes inspired by her weekly farm box.

SELLING POINTS

AN EXCITING NEW DIRECTION: Hundreds of thousands of readers are fans of Erin’s cookbooks and her beautiful watercolor artwork that has decorated each page. Now anyone can re–create the magic that has made her books so popular. Erin already hosts watercolor teaching workshops and watercolor–themed dinner parties and will build this part of her platform further before the book is published.

GREAT PACKAGE WITH WATERCOLOR PAPER: The book is designed in classic Forest Feast style with Erin’s colorful layouts that combine photography, illustration, and handwriting, making it a gorgeous work of art in its own right, and the book also includes a section of eight watercolor pages for readers to practice their new skills.

STRONG CATEGORY: Watercolor is becoming more popular, with DIY crafts and decor trending, and #watercolor has 1.6 million views on TikTok alone. Abrams’ own Watercolor Workshop has netted more than 25,000 copies.

APPROACHABLE AND FUN: Erin has noticed that her fans often want to make time for creativity but don’t know how to start. This book offers an easy, quick way to create something beautiful.

SPECIFICATIONS

*100 full-color illustrations

*160 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

PUZZLES, COLORING, AND ACTIVITY BOOKS, ART, CRAFT, NATURE

ISBN 978-1-4197-7679-3

US $24.99 CAN $31.99 UK £17.99 ËxHSLELJy776793z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-398-9

From Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t • By Joey Santore

The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects

BY DENIS RICHARD AND PIERRE-OLIVIER MAQUART

A fanciful collection featuring detailed imagery of the world’s most fabulous insects

Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the “antosaur,” fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world’s most unbelievable insects! Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, this work unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls) that illustrate the beauty and strangeness of this universe, their world so close and yet so mysterious.

What is this beetle that symbolized the sun for the Egyptians? Who is the Maoris’ “god of ugly things”? How did Darwin predict the existence of a butterfly without ever having seen one? The diversity and sheer global number of insects influences the balance of terrestrial natural environments. They evoke both our fear and fascination. Some were worshipped, others inspire technical uses, and often, their appeal inspires artists or poets. That’s why this book also explores how insects have inspired artwork and scientific innovation throughout history.

Denis Richard is a scientific journalist who has published numerous books and articles dedicated to insects and nature. Entomologist at l’Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Pierre–Olivier Maquart contributes to various entomological publications. He collaborates with Denis Richard for several different publishers.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

RARE INSECT PHOTOGRAPHY/ ILLUSTRATIONS: Over 50 unique insect species portraits are featured throughout the book, along with a range of compelling illustrations.

ENTOMOLOGY FOR EVERYONE: The book is presented through accessible language that will be compelling for a range of readers, from a young insect–fascinated audience to knowledgeable entomological hobbyists.

MORE THAN JUST BUGS: This volume explores not only the biology of insects, but also their cultural significance, scientific applications, and fascinating anecdotes about their behavior and symbolism.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *240 pages

*WIDTH: 8 5/8" - 219mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/4" - 286mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7976-3

US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00 ËxHSLELJy779763z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-563-1

Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't

A PLANT CATALOG OF A BOTANIST & SCOFFLAW

BY JOEY SANTORE

Celebrity botanist Joey Santore’s delightfully irreverent almanac of rare and beautiful plants from around the world

Crime

Pays But Botany Doesn’t by Joey Santore is a crass, low–brow approach to the exciting world of plant ecology and evolution, as written by a misanthropic Chicago Italian. Santore badmouths his way across six regions of the world in a colorful exploration of the weirdest, wildest plants to be found anywhere on the planet.

Within the pages of this book, readers will find everything there is to know about the Internet’s favorite botanist and his eventful travels: a biographical section detailing Santore’s path from railroads to rhododendrons features alongside a botany crash course, a stunning photographic guide to worldwide plant ecosystems, conversations with notable botanists, and loads of illustrations, fun facts, and trivia.

After the incredible success of Nicole Angemi’s Anatomy Book, Cernunnos continues to explore the world of science with the help of a cast of celebrity experts. Get lost in the plant realm with Joey Santore and you’ll see why his dedicated audience of nearly a million continues to bloom and grow.

Joey Santore was a railroad worker when he first discovered his interest in botany, which quickly grew into a hobby, then a passion, and then an all–out obsession. The self–taught, tattooed, shit–talking Chicagoan began discovering an apt audience when he shared photographs, drawings, anecdotes, and educational information in online videos about our planet’s landscapes, ecosystems, and multitudes of remarkable plant species.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

TRENDING CELEBRITY: With 561,000 followers on Facebook, 120,000 followers on Instagram, 115,500 on TikTok, and 16,000 on Twitter, Joey Santore boasts a dedicated following of plant professionals and hobbyists alike.

TRENDING TOPIC: Plants are all the rage right now! With readers increasingly interested in reconnecting with the earth, books about plants often succeed in our age of conservation and newly minted green thumbs.

STUNNING PLANT

PHOTOGRAPHY: Santore’s world travels have led him to discover and photograph an unbelievable variety of exotic plants, lending this book a wide thematic reach and incredible visual diversity.

EXPERTISE MEETS FUN: Santore’s playful, humorous tone makes otherwise dense information approachable and entertaining. Audiences can’t get enough of his bleep–able commentary and off–color antics!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color photographs throughout *288 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 9 7/8" - 251mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, POP CULTURE, TRAVEL ISBN 978-1-4197-7407-2

US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £25.00

Lucha Libre

THE HISTORY OF MEXICAN WRESTLING BY ARTES DE MÉXICO

From El Santo to Lucha Underground, Swanton dive into Mexico's most beloved sport in this explosive, full–color illustrated book

Over the decades, lucha libre has become a symbol of Mexico, transcending the nation’s borders. Halfway between sport and religion, this synthesis of Hispanic, Aztec, European, and American represents the quintessence of Mexican culture. The luchador is a living god, and products in his image are idolized like sacred relics. A symbol of urban working–class culture, the significance of lucha libre is massive.

In this bilingual book, the best Mexican specialists analyze all facets of the phenomenon: the history and roots of the sport, the most important luchadores, the way the world of Mexican wrestling is organized, the history and practice of female wrestling, the meaning of the masks and costume, and lucha libre’s influence in worldwide pop culture.

Artes de México is a magazine with 28 years of experience that promotes and disseminates the cultural diversity of Mexico in all its creative manifestations. Since its inception, it has been linked to the most important writers, researchers, and creators, and has been recognized with more than 150 national and international awards.

Dr. Alberto Ruy Sanchez and Margarita de Orellana are the publishers of Artes de México, a publication with 28 years of experience that promotes and disseminates the cultural diversity of Mexico in all its creative manifestations. It transforms the knowledge of our culture into unprecedented reading material of exceptional quality. Since its inception, it has been linked to the most important writers, researchers, creators, opinion leaders, and businesspeople, and has been recognized with more than 150 national and international awards.

RIGHTS: World excluding Mexico

SELLING POINTS

EXPERT AUTHORS: Essays range in topic and style from historic to modern, academic to journalistic, pop culture to personal (including a famous essay by Roland Barthes). They’re written by experts on the subject, most of whom are from Mexico, and some of whom are wrestlers themselves!

APPEAL TO A WIDE, BILINGUAL AUDIENCE: Lucha libre is the perfect embodiment of “Mexican cool.” This book will appeal to a wide and diverse audience: lovers of Mexican culture, wrestling fans, popular–culture addicts, and more. The book is also bilingual, with all essays in English and in Spanish.

FILLS A GAP IN THE MARKET: Although lucha libre is an incredible and profound historic and pop–culture phenomenon in Mexico and around the world, there seems to be a lack of literature on the subject. This bilingual collection of essays is an integral publication to bring lucha libre to a large and interested mainstream audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout

*240 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 9 7/8" - 251mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-1-4197-6755-5

US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £25.00

ËxHSLELJy767555z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-378-1

From Title • By Author and Artist Gandolfini • By Jason Bailey

Gandolfini

JIM, TONY, AND THE LIFE OF A LEGEND

BY JASON BAILEY

A deeply reported, perceptive, and celebratory biography of beloved actor James Gandolfini from a prominent critic and film historian

More than a decade after his sudden passing, James Gandolfini still exerts a powerful pull on television and film enthusiasts around the world. His charismatic portrayal of complex, flawed, but always human men illuminated the contradictions in all of us, as well as our potential for grace, and the power of love and family.

In Gandolfini, critic and historian Jason Bailey traces the twinned stories of the man and the unforgettable roles he played. Gandolfini’s roots were working class, raised in northern New Jersey as the son of Italian immigrants, and acting was something he loved for a long time before he could see it as a career. It wasn’t until he was well into his bohemian twenties that he dedicated himself to a life on the stage and screen. Bailey traces his rise, from bit parts to character roles he enlivened with menace and vulnerability, to Tony Soprano, the breakout role that would make him a legend, and onto a post–Sopranos career in which he continued to challenge himself and his audience.

Based on extensive research and original reporting, including interviews with friends and collaborators, Gandolfini is a detailed and nuanced appraisal of an enduring artist.

Jason Bailey is a film critic, historian, and the author of five previous books, including Richard Pryor: American Id and Fun City Cinema: New York City and the Movies that Made It. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Vulture, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, Time, Slate, and more. He lives in the Bronx with his wife and two daughters.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY: This will be the go–to book on the life of James Gandolfini—the only other biography was published less than a year after his death.

PEOPLE LOVE THE SOPRANOS: Interest in The Sopranos has continued to stay remarkably high thanks to anniversaries, the prequel film, existing fans doing rewatches, and new generations discovering the show. 2024 is thr 25th anniversary of The Sopranos

ORIGINAL INTERVIEWS: Based on numerous interviews with Gandolfini’s costars, friends, collaborators, teachers, managers, and more. Their voices enliven the pages of the book and give it the brightness of oral history.

GREAT AUTHOR: Bailey is a well–connected critic who will help get great press coverage in a range of places, including print, online, and podcasts.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white photos throughout *352 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL BIOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-6769-2

US $30.00 CAN $38.00 UK £21.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-009-4

RIGHTS: World/All

The Balance

MY YEARS COACHING SIMONE BILES BY AIMEE BOORMAN WITH STEVE COOPER; FOREWORD BY SIMONE BILES

From legendary gymnast Simone Biles’s longtime coach, an insider’s look at the making of a champion

With a Foreword by Simone Biles

Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She’s won six all–around world championships and seven Olympic medals (four gold). Five gymnastics moves are named after her, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom (the youngest recipient ever), and at an age when most elite gymnasts have retired, Biles is not just still competing—she’s dominating. She’s expected to be in Paris this summer and could easily bring home more Olympic gold. She’s having so much fun these days that LA 2028 is not out of the question.

But when coach Aimee Borman met her at a gym in Texas, Simone was just a seven–year–old kid. An exceptionally athletically gifted one, to be sure, but not yet great. That would take time, care, love, and balance. The Balance is coach Boorman’s inside account of the growth of a transcendent athlete and the tumultuous events—from the dictatorial coaching of Martha Karolyi to the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar—that upended the lives of many girls, including Biles. Boorman helped shape Biles, both pushing her and holding her back, protecting both her mental and physical health. “She’s like a second mom to me,” writes Biles, and Boorman was the National Team coach in 2016, where the US—and Biles—brought home all–around gold.

The Balance combines unprecedented insider perspective on a legend, newsworthy details on gymnastics history, and compelling lessons on coaching, leadership, and development

Aimee Boorman, a Chicago native, is a decorated and globally respected gymnastics coach, whose career included 12 years coaching the sport’s all–time greatest, Simone Biles. Boorman was named USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year four times (2013–2016) and US Olympic Committee Coach of the Year (2016). She was head coach of the US Women’s Gymnastics Team at the Rio Olympic Games and coached for the Dutch Gymnastics Federation at the European Championship, the Tokyo Olympic Games, and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Japan in 2021. Boorman holds a bachelor of science in management and a master of sport from USA Gymnastics, and is actively representing the United States as a FIG Brevet judge. She is also a cofounder of Global Impact Gymnastics Alliance. She has three sons–Jamie, Chris, and Ben–with her husband, James Boorman, whom she has been married to for 25 years. Steve Cooper is a journalist with over two decades of writing, reporting, and editing experience, covering marriage, business, technology, entrepreneurship, and gymnastics, which he has also covered as a photographer. He is the coauthor of Life is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance with former UCLA Gymnastics head coach Valerie Kondos Field, and is COO of GymCastic, the largest gymnastics podcast in the world.

SELLING POINTS

UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE: Biles is one of the most famous and celebrated athletes in the world— especially in 2024, when she’s set to dominate at the Paris Olympics—but no one knows her like Aimee Boorman, who was her coach from age seven. This is the story of the making of a coach and her champion.

MAJOR NAME SUPPORT: In addition to the foreword by Biles, and support on publication, Boorman can count on stars Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, Aly Raisman, and others to champion the book. Their combined social media following is over 23 million.

INSPIRING AND INSTRUCTIVE: Boorman offers valuable lessons on leadership and development, on how to make greatness possible while finding balance and keeping things in perspective.

SPECIFICATIONS

*20 black-and-white images

*304 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

SPORTS, BIOGRAPHY, AUTOBIOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7977-0

US $28.00 CAN $35.00 UK £19.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-564-8

The Sleep Room

A

SADISTIC PSYCHIATRIST AND THE WOMEN WHO SURVIVED HIM BY

JON STOCK

The shocking account of the women tortured by a legendary psychiatrist in the 1960s and ’70s in his infamous “sleep room,” and the survivors working for change in the system

Dr. William Sargant was one of the most revered figures in British postwar medicine. By the end of his life, he had a lucrative private practice, multiple published books on psychiatry, and had been awarded the Starkey medal and prize by the Royal Society of Health for his work on psychiatric medicine. But what he was best known for was the apogee of his career: the Sleep Room in Ward 5. This was a dark gallery where patients selected by Sargant were, often without their consent or that of their families, subjected to deep narcosis, sleeping for more than 21 hours per day for weeks at a time, and only roused for sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. There, he practiced his enthusiasm for now–discredited treatments such as lobotomy and electroshock therapy with zeal. Inspired by the work of Pavlov on conditioning in dogs, and by the post–Freudian revolution in psychiatric pharmacology, Sargant believed in aggressive interventions. When his patients finished their treatment, they would have lost not only memories of trauma, but also any sense of who they were or why they were there. At least four of them died in the room. Between 1964 to 1972, hundreds of women were treated in the now–shuttered ward of the Royal Waterloo Hospital for Women and Children.

Sargant’s patients, who are now in their 60s and 70s, have come forward to share their stories. The Sleep Room is thriller novelist Jon Stock’s investigation into Sargant, the private world of Ward 5, and the science of the psychology that produced it. Building on the testimony of eight survivors, Stock looks at the problem of the limited tool kit psychology has at its disposal, and the shadowy interface between medicine, the intelligence community, and dangerous charlatans.

Jon Stock (who also writes under the pseudonym J.S. Monroe) is a journalist and novelist. He worked at the Telegraph for ten years on the books desk and as Weekend Editor. Stock has written investigative features for The Observer, Private Eye, GQ, the Telegraph, and the Independent. He writes psychological thrillers under the pen name J.S. Monroe, and his most recent thriller, No Place to Hide, was published in 2023 by Head of Zeus; this is his first nonfiction book.

RIGHTS: World exc British Overseas Terr, Comm of Nations

SELLING POINTS

TRUE CRIME WITH PURPOSE: This has all the thrill of what keeps true crime readers reading, but is also part of a larger discussion about the history of psychiatry and the rights of patients that is so important in our current moment.

GREAT COMPS: With its appeal to fans of true crime and feminist histories, this book will be perfect for readers of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark and The Radium Girls, and fans of the TV series Dr. Death

UNIQUELY QUALIFIED: As both an investigative journalist and a crime–fiction author, Jon Stock is the perfect writer to bring this story to life with the sensitivity it needs and the drama the readers want.

POTENTIAL SCREEN

ADAPTATION: The Sleep Room has been optioned for film/TV rights by eOne, creators of Yellowjackets and Queenie SPECIFICATIONS

*304 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: JULY NONFICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-7447-8

US $28.00 CAN $35.00

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-316-3

Wards of the State

THE LONG SHADOW OF AMERICAN FOSTER CARE BY CLAUDIA ROWE

Told through the stories of eight former foster youth, a jolting exploration of a broken system from an award–winning journalist

By the time Maryanne was 19 years old, she was on trial for murder. After having been in and out of the foster homes for nearly a decade, she was trafficked, assaulted, and ultimately pointed a gun at her assailant—and pulled the trigger. She fled, but with no family and no real friends, it didn’t take long for the police to catch up with her. However, in court, the defense blamed not the traffickers, nor Maryanne, but the state itself—or rather, the foster care system, which turns the state into the parent of hundreds of thousands of children. The state of Washington didn’t listen, but Claudia Rowe did.

Wards of the State by journalist and author Claudia Rowe widens an eye–opening case from a true–crime lens to an exploration of the foster care–to–prison pipeline. The system is broken––hundreds of thousands of children every year leave America’s $30 billion dollar foster care system and enter its prisons, where in some cases, 75 percent of inmates are former foster kids. Through the stories of eight former foster kids, Rowe illustrates exactly where, when, and how the system is failing the children that it parents. With accounts from psychologists to advocates to court room judges to the former foster children themselves, Wards of the State paves a road to reform by pulling back the curtain on the heartbreaking realities faced by children in a system that fails its most vulnerable youth.

Claudia Rowe has been writing about the hallways where kids and government clash for 25 years. Her reporting on racially skewed school discipline for The Seattle Times helped to change education laws in Washington State, and her coverage of Latino youth gangs was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Claudia has also written for the New York Times and Mother Jones. She was recently hired as a columnist focused on foster care, juvenile justice, and public education at the online news site Crosscut, where her work is seen by nearly 1 million viewers a month. She received the Washington State Book Award for her true crime memoir The Spider and the Fly, and published the successful Amazon Original Story Time Out in 2018.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

MASSIVE SOCIAL ISSUE: This is no small issue in our nation—on any given day, more than 400,000 children are in foster care, costing the state billions of dollars. Wards of the State exposes the often–overlooked and troubling realities of the foster care system and its prominent contribution to disturbingly high rates of homelessness and incarceration in children and young adults.

HUGE AUDIENCE: Readers of other acclaimed social justice books like An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago and Fire in the Ashes: Twenty–Five Years Among the Poorest Children will gravitate toward the exploration of justice and redemption in Wards of the State and will also attract broader audiences that work or have interest in family court, criminal justice systems, social work, and more.

PERFECT AUTHOR: Claudia Rowe’s background in investigative journalism, coupled with her experience reporting on the intersection of government policies and the lives of marginalized youth, positions her as the ideal author to tackle the complex issues surrounding foster care and the prison system with depth and empathy.

SPECIFICATIONS

*304 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY NONFICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-6315-1

US $28.00 CAN $35.00 UK £19.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-748-5

How Golf Can Save Your Life

BY DREW MILLARD

Now in paperback, a “smart, insightful, funny, moving” (Shea Serrano) exploration of golf, an often–misunderstood game, and the valuable roles it can play in our lives

Golf saved Drew Millard’s life, and he wants it to save yours, too.

Drew Millard loves golf. We’re talking climbing–a–mountain, jumping–over–the–moon, standing–outside–golf’s–window–holding–a–boom–box levels of love. As a kid, he’d enjoyed the game, but after college, his clubs had been gathering dust in his parents’ basement. And then a bout with depression led him back home to haul them out of the unfinished storage area under the stairs.

It was what the doctor had ordered. In addition to medication and therapy, Drew needed to exercise. Exercise was not something he did. But golf? Sure, why not? As Drew fumbled his way through his first round in years, he discovered that sucking at golf was his new calling, one that helped him find a sense of balance and rhythm—both on the course and in his own mind.

Drew’s deep emotional connection to the game inspired him to write this book, and his passion is infectious. Combining great storytelling with fascinating historical tidbits and moving personal insights, he writes about everything from how golf taught him to be a better listener, son, and friend, to how to slow down, appreciate what he has, and keep fighting the good fight. Along the way, he demystifies the customs, history, and rules of the game.

Brimming with personality, accessibility, and a freewheeling spirit, How Golf Can Save Your Life is a celebration of the sport and an examination of all it offers. Read it and fall in love with golf—for the first time or all over again.

Drew Millard is a writer from North Carolina. His work has appeared in VICE, GQ, The Nation, The Believer, and the New York TimesSunday Magazine. He lives in Philadelphia and has a handicap that hovers between ten and 14.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

UNIQUE APPROACH: Think of How Golf Can Save Your Life as a guide to fairway–based self–care. This is unlike other books on this beloved game.

STRONG PUBLISHING CATEGORY: Golf books that are unique and have gift appeal sell Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destinations has sold nearly 200,000 copies.

ENGAGED AND CURIOUS

AUDIENCE: According to research from the National Golf Foundation, 6.1 million people between the ages of 18 and 24 are active golfers, 4.1 million go to driving ranges or indoor golf simulators, and 5.3 million more members of that same age group are “very interested in taking up the game.”

GOLF IS AT A TURNING POINT: Golf was on the decline until the pandemic, when people realized that it was a way to safely see friends, commune with nature, get out of the house, and participate in an engaging activity that allowed them to really slow down and be present. This book explores these tremendous personal benefits.

SPECIFICATIONS

*240 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH SPORTS, INSPIRATION, HUMOR

ISBN 978-1-4197-5758-7

US $18.00 CAN $23.00 UK £12.99

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The Art of Dying

WRITINGS, 2019-2022

BY PETER SCHJELDAHL; FOREWORD BY STEVE MARTIN; INTRODUCTION BY JARRETT EARNEST

The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic

When the New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl published his widely read autobiographical essay “The Art of Dying” in December 2019, he reported that he had lung cancer and his oncologist had given him six months of life. His treatment was showing some improvement, and, he wrote, “These extra months are a luxury that I hope to have put to good use.” And so he did. The Art of Dying: Writings, 2019–2022 begins with that essay and collects all 46 pieces that he wrote for the magazine before his death in October 2022. These last works form a moving portrait of Schjeldahl’s hard–won reflections on art and life, against the backdrop of an intensely anxious period in America, spanning the pandemic, the George Floyd protests, the, 2020 presidential election, and the war in Ukraine. Schjeldahl, who was the leading art writer of his generation, wrote with generosity and openness about the art world during these tempestuous three years. Comedian Steve Martin contributes a foreword and Jarrett Earnest contributes an introduction.

Peter Schjeldahl was the art critic for The New Yorker for 24 years until his death in 2022. He was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. Prior to that, he wrote art criticism for Seven Days and the Village Voice. In 2019, Abrams published his Hot, Cold, Heavy, Light: 100 Art Writings, 1988–2018, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Steve Martin’s books include An Object of Beauty: A Novel (2011), Shopgirl: A Novella (2006), and his memoir Born Standing Up (2007). He lives in New York City. Jarrett Earnest is a writer and curator, and the author of What it Means to Write About Art: Interviews with Art Critics (2018). He lives in New York City.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

BELOVED AUTHOR: Schjeldahl was the leading art critic of his generation, revered for the elegance and clarity of his prose. His essay “The Art of Dying” is a classic of autobiographical writing about mortality.

POWERFUL STORY: A dying writer’s last testament, chronicling a dramatic period in American culture and politics through the lens of art.

PLATFORM: All of the essays in the book were first published in The New Yorker

SPECIFICATIONS

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MAY ART, AUTOBIOGRAPHY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7325-9

US $18.00 CAN $23.00 UK £12.99 ËxHSLELJy773259z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-260-9

From Daughters • By Kirsty Capes

Pioneer Summer

A NOVEL

BY KATERINA SILVANOVAAND ELENA MALISOVA; TRANSLATED BY ANNE O. FISHER

Translated from Russian, this star–crossed gay romance is a #1 bestselling TikTok sensation that took readers by storm, made international news, and catalyzed one of Russia’s largest–ever crackdowns on LGBTQ representation

The banned gay romance that took Russia by storm . . .

In the waning days of the Soviet Union, two teenage boys find each other at Pioneer Camp, a patriotic summer program similar to the Boy Scouts. Yury Konev, 16, anticipates the weeks ahead of him with boredom and dread, but things change when he meets 19–year–old counselor Volodya. The two boys are drawn to each other, and though both fear the consequences of their illegal attraction, its gravity pulls them together. Now, 20 years later, Yury returns to the abandoned camp to reminisce on the relationship that changed his life forever—and discovers that not all history is destined to remain in the past.

Cowritten by a Ukrainian–Russian duo and published by an independent publisher, Popcorn Books, Pioneer Summer became a TikTok sensation and runaway #1 bestseller in Russia. Catalyzed by this success, Russian Parliament officials and anti–LGBT activists began a campaign to ban the novel and others like it, an effort which became law just two months after the second book in the series was published. The authors were forced to flee the country, and Popcorn Books ceased publication. But they—and we—will not be so easily cowed. Beginning in the summer of 2025, Pioneer Summer will become available for the first time in English, with the other two novels to follow.

Katerina Sylvanova was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. She graduated from Kharkiv National Agrarian University and later moved to the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, where she worked in a shoe store and spent her free time writing. Elena Malisova was born in a provincial Soviet town in the late 1980s, where she lived until she moved to Moscow in the late 2000s. Growing up, she wrote poems that were published in small local newspapers. Sylvanova and Malisova met in 2016 and together began working on Summer in a Pioneer Tie. Both authors left Russia in 2022 after a flurry of death threats, with Sylvanova returning to Ukraine and Malisova moving to Germany.

SELLING POINTS

PERFECT FOR TIKTOK: The book’s success in Russia was driven by immense popularity on TikTok. Its commercial writing, YA crossover appeal, and emotional starcrossed–yet–hopeful LGBTQ romance set it up to perform similarly in the States in the footsteps of Red, White & Royal Blue,Call Me By Your Name,The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Song of Achilles, They Both Die at the End, and many more.

A RUNAWAY BESTSELLER ABROAD: The novel became a #1 bestseller in Russia in 2022, with over 300,000 copies sold, and has been snatched up by publishers in heated auctions around the world.

THE ULTIMATE BANNED BOOK:

This novel’s success was the primary catalyst for Russia’s draconian law banning all “promotion” of LGBTQ topics. Its authors even had to leave Russia amidst a torrent of death threats. This creates a strong publicity angle—and a compelling rallying point for liberal and activism–inclined readers.

THREE–BOOK SERIES WITH TELEVISION POTENTIAL: A sequel to the novel came out in Russia in October 2022 just before the country’s new book ban, and a third book is in the works. Abrams has acquired the rights to all three novels. A TV deal is also likely, with one offer already on the table from the UK branch of an American production company.

SPECIFICATIONS

*416 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-7310-5

US $27.00 CAN $34.00 UK £19.99

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From To Broadway • Written and illustrated By Maurane Mazars

To Broadway

WRITTEN

AND ILLUSTRATED

BY MAURANE MAZARS

A critically acclaimed graphic novel from up–and–coming talent Maurane Mazars, which follows a young dancer in postwar Europe trying to seize his dreams and become a Broadway performer

Germany, April 1957. Uli is a modern dance student at the prestigious Folkwang University of the Arts who will do anything to pursue his dream of becoming a famous Broadway dancer. But Uli’s dream and his energetic, outgoing personality hardly fit the melancholy culture of postwar Europe.

During a fateful trip to Berlin, Uli meets Anthony, a young American dancer. The attraction is immediate, and Anthony convinces Uli to move to New York to try his luck on Broadway. The young men part ways, and Uli is inspired to pack his bags and embark on an adventure.

Will Uli be able to seize his dreams in New York City? Or is he just one of the many young artists doomed to find a disappointing reality check in the Big Apple? In this moving graphic novel, author Maurane Mazars deftly illustrates an emotionally resonant character study of a young gay man struggling to express himself in the wake of World War II.

Maurane Mazars was born in 1991 in Toulon, France. In 2016, she earned a master’s degree in illustration at the Haute école des arts du Rhin in Strasbourg. Before graduating in 2015, she received a prize for her student work, Acouphènes, a black–and–white graphic novel which was later picked up and published in 2017 by Editions AGPI. In 2018, she won the Raymond Leblanc prize for To Broadway. This is Mazars’s first work published in the United States.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

HEARTFELT AND TIMELY: To Broadway is a classic LGBTQIA+ coming–of–age period piece which has been praised for being a sensitively depicted and joyful character study. In the current political climate, with increasing attacks on freedom of expression being directed at queer youth in the form of book bans, bathroom bills, and more, Uli’s journey to find himself through dance and make it in New York City is a reminder of the power and freedom of expressing yourself.

AMAZING ARTWORK: Mazars brings Uli’s story to life with lively, vivid illustrations, perfectly capturing the subtle range of emotions and the sweeping highs and lows of his journey to accomplish his dreams. Her art has been praised for capturing the energy and movement of dance in still motion. The range of illustration in To Broadway illustrates the power of the medium of comics to depict other art forms, even performance–based art, in a transformative and meaningful way.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED:

Winner of the 2018 Raymond LeBlanc prize, the 2021 Angoulême Revelation Prize for Best New Talent, recipient of a deluge of glowing reviews, and selected by Europe Comics to be translated, Mazars serves as an ambassador for European comics worldwide.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *248 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/2" - 267mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7992-3

US $25.99 CAN $32.99 UK £18.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-575-4

RIGHTS: World English

The Color of Things

AN INFOGRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

MARTIN PANCHAUD

An innovative, award–winning graphic novel which uses the visual language of infographics to tell the story of Simon—an average teenager whose brush with a fortune teller sends him on a surreal adventure

WINNER of the ACBD 2023 Grand Critics’ Prize and the 2023 Angouleme Fauve d’Or award for Best Album

SELLING POINTS

GROUNDBREAKING FORMAT:

Martin Panchaud’s innovative and unique narrative voice—told from a bird’s–eye view—is one–of–a–kind and totally authentic, a testament to the power of visual storytelling and the flexibility of the graphic novel format.

Simon is an unpopular and awkward 14–year–old boy. Overweight, eager to please, and well–meaning, no matter how hard he tries, his lot in life is to be bullied by the neighborhood children and neglected by his absentminded parents.

But one day everything changes for Simon when he does a favor for a fortune teller who rewards him by telling him the name of the winning horse at the Royal Ascot. Simon becomes an overnight millionaire when he bets his father’s life savings on the winning horse. But as he returns home, he discovers that his mother is in a coma and his father has disappeared. Simon can’t collect his winnings without finding his father, and he can’t help his mother until he solves the mystery of her sudden condition. With time running out, can Simon change his fortune?

The Color of Things is an internationally acclaimed, groundbreaking graphic novel that tells its story from a bird’s–eye view. Characters are depicted as colored circles in a graphic and strikingly designed visual approach reminiscent of Chris Ware. Readers are forced to actively engage with the story as its relatively simple setup unfolds into a shocking and surreal adventure. Thrilling, funny, fresh, and surprising, The Color of Things is a one–of–a–kind graphic novel that is impossible to put down.

Martin Panchaud is a Swiss author and artist currently residing in Zurich, Germany. His work is strongly informed by his dyslexia, which led him to develop his unique storytelling and art style. He has had multiple residencies for his creative projects, and his work has been exhibited in such prestigious galleries as the Barbican Centre in London and the Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre in Athens. The Color of Things is Panchaud’s first graphic novel and was initially published in German by Edition Moderne in 2020, and then in French by Éditions Çà–et–là in 2022. It has received glowing reviews in Europe and won the ABCD Grand Critics’ Prize and the Angouleme Fauve d’Or in 2023.

BREAKOUT AUTHOR: The Color of Things is Panchaud’s debut graphic novel, and it has received critical acclaim in Europe, garnering a strong following, having been featured in exhibitions in London, Athens, and more. The Color of Things appeals both to fans of graphic design and literary graphic novel readers looking for something new and different and innovative. Panchaud is a talent to watch, as the French edition of his work continues to receive prestigious industry awards overseas.

AWARD–WINNING BOOK: The French edition of this book was the winner of the ACBD 2023 Grand Critics’ Prize and the 2023 Angouleme Fauve d’Or award for Best Album.

ENGAGING STORY: Not only is the format of The Color of Things innovative, but the story is thrilling, surreal, and funny, pulling the reader in to fully engage and imagine the world around them as the narrative twists and turns.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *224 pages

*WIDTH: 6 5/8" - 168mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7666-3 US $25.99 CAN $32.99 UK £18.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-394-1

The History of Jerusalem

THE ILLUSTRATED STORY OF 4,000 YEARS

WRITTEN BY VINCENT LEMIRE; ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTOPHE GAULTIER

The millennia long history of the city of Jerusalem unfolds in an exceptional graphic narrative that touches on the birth of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as well as famous conquerors and mighty empires, and more

Once, Jerusalem was a small, isolated village perched on a ridge line between the Mediterranean and the desert. Over thousands of years, it has become a bustling metropolis with almost one million inhabitants, and attracts visitors from all over the world.

The story of Jerusalem is in many ways the story of the development of Western civilization—religions were born on its streets, legendary conquerors laid siege to it, and great empires clashed over it. Considered the cradle of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—the three major monotheistic religions—and a spiritual capital for more than half of humanity, tracing its story gives us a unique historical perspective into these different religions.

Readers will meet Abraham, King Herod, Empress Helena, Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Saladin, Sulayman ibn Abd al–Malik ibn Marwan, General Edmund Allenby, Palestinian nationalist Abd al–Qadir al–Husayni, former Mayor Teddy Kollek, and many other famous figures who have shaped the story of Jerusalem.

Lemire and Gaultier guide us through the lives of both Jerusalem’s most famous residents and the priests, craftsmen, architects, and everyday citizens who have built the history of Jerusalem.

Vincent Lemire is a historian who lives in Jerusalem, where he directs the French Research Center. He is the author of several books on Jerusalem, for which he has received numerous awards, including the Augustin Thierry Prize in 2013 and the Pierre Lafue prize and Sophie Barluet prize in 2017. Christophe Gaultier has been drawing for 20 years. He spent a decade in animation and has worked on such award–winning films as The Triplets of Belleville. He is the co–author of Beirut 1990–Snapshots of a Civil War, and has authored, co–authored, and illustrated many critically acclaimed graphic novels in France.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

RICH HISTORY: Few modern cities can boast the long history that the city of Jerusalem can, and of those that can, few can claim the global cultural impact that Jerusalem has had on Western civilization given that it is the sacred site of three major monotheistic religions. The history of a city is much more than the history of its architecture or local politics, and this accessible graphic novel unpacks the scope and impact of the history Jerusalem truly has.

NONFICTION COMICS:

Nonfiction comics are a popular medium to explore complicated ideas both inside and outside of the classroom and have done well on our ComicArts list, with titles such as the New York Times bestseller Economix, which unpacks the state of our economy; nonfiction memoirs like The Best We Could Do, which examines the impact of displacement and trauma on a family after the Vietnam War; and Kent State, which tells the story of a national tragedy—graphic nonfiction number among our bestselling and most critically acclaimed titles.

INCREDIBLE CREATIVE TEAM: Christophe Gaultier is an illustrator, cartoonist, and animator with 20 years of experience who has contributed to such award–winning films as The Triplets of Belleville. Vincent Lemire is an award–winning historian and author who is both an expert on the city of Jerusalem and lives and works in the city of Jerusalem. Together, they skillfully tell the story of this city in a unique way.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *256 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

ISBN 978-1-4197-7780-6

US $27.99 CAN $34.99 UK £19.99

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Audrey Hepburn

AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY

WRITTEN BY EILEEN HOFER; ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTOPHER LONGÉ

A graphic novel biography of actor, humanitarian, and style icon,

Audrey Hepburn—best known for Breakfast at Tiffany’s and one of the most enduring and beloved celebrities of the 20th century

Born into privilege, Audrey Hepburn lived an incredible riches–to–rags–to–riches life as her childhood was swiftly upended by the Second World War. During the course of her incredible career, she was a muse of Givenchy, only the third woman to win the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award), and an activist whose work for UNICEF earned her a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992. Her inimitable charisma, deep empathy, and dedication to her craft built a lasting legacy—one that stands out among her peers during Hollywood’s golden era.

Decades later, a cottage industry of books about how best to emulate her, a robot named Sophia that is based on her, and even a digital likeness (which was featured in an ad for Galaxy chocolate), all speak to her enduring legacy. Hepburn’s skill as a performer and her magnetism won her generations of fans worldwide. Her name is synonymous with elegance and a certain kind of movie stardom given the impeccable image she so carefully curated during her lifetime—an image which hid incredible resilience and strength.

Author Eileen Hofer and illustrator Christopher Longé peel back the myth of Audrey Hepburn in this graphic novel exploring the life behind her legacy. From the trauma of abandonment and war to her dizzying rise to stardom and her commitment to charity work in her retirement, Hofer and Christopher show Hepburn as she was—and how she came by the strength and grace that made her so much more than a movie star.

Eileen Hofer is an independent filmmaker and journalist. Of Turkish–Lebanese origin on her mother’s side and Swiss on her father’s side, she studied at the Faculty of Letters at the University of Geneva, and earned a diploma in cinema history in 2001. She directed her first short film, Racines in 2008, which was presented in more than 120 festivals, and won more than 10 awards. Building on her success, Hofer continued with five short films and two feature films, He Was a Giant with Brown Eyes and the critically acclaimed Horizontes. In 2017, she exhibited a series of videos for Chaplin’s World, the Charlie Chaplin museum. Hofer is the author of the comic strip Alicia, Prima Ballerina Assoluta, published in 2021. When she is not on a plane, a train, or on the seas, she lives in Geneva. Christopher Longé, who illustrates under the pen name Christopher, was born in Middlesbrough, England, to an English mother and a French father, and raised in Aix–en–Provence. In his 25–year career, he has published more than 50 comic strips. Well–known in Europe for his stories about everyday life, such as Les Filles and Les Colocataires, Christopher also draws inspiration from rock music for series such as Love Song. He has illustrated several biographies, including Woodstock Forever and Love Me Please (a biography of Janis Joplin). For years, Christopher has peppered his comics with references to Audrey Hepburn; now, he brings the extraordinary story of this icon to life.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

ICONIC LEGACY: Audrey Hepburn’s career and legacy defined the era she lived in (1929–1993), and her name is still synonymous with the beauty standards, fashion trends, and many of the pop culture–defining films of her lifetime, most notably Breakfast at Tiffany’s. However, her legacy as a style icon often overshadows her tragic early life and humanitarian work. This heartfelt and stunning examination of her life is revelatory and long overdue.

FAMILY CONNECTION: Hepburn’s youngest son, Luca Dotti, advised on the making of this graphic novel, and has praised it as a loving tribute to his mother’s life.

INCREDIBLE CREATIVE TEAM:

Eileen Hofer’s experience as a journalist and award–winning filmmaker, and Christopher Longé’s experience illustrating both graphic biographies of famous figures and carefully crafted slice–of–life comics, combine perfectly to tell Audrey Hepburn’s story for her longtime fans and a new generation discovering her for the first time.

PERFECT MEDIUM: The graphic novel format allows for a detailed retelling of Audrey Hepburn’s life, while providing a visual tribute to her incredible style, with full–page illustrations throughout the book of her most iconic outfits from her most iconic films.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout *320 pages

*WIDTH: 6 9/10" - 176mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/2" - 242mm

*HC-POB with Jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

ISBN 978-1-4197-7991-6 US $22.99 CAN $28.00 UK £16.99 ËxHSLELJy779916z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-573-0

Fierce

THE

F*CKED-UP FAIRY TALE OF

A FED-UP PRINCESS WRITTEN BY GEOFFROY MONDE; ILLUSTRATED BY MATHIEU BURNIAT

An irreverent, darkly funny, feminist spin on the legend of King Arthur focusing on his runaway daughter, Ysabelle, which is perfect for fans of Disenchantment

King Arthur, Britain’s most legendary hero, is now an old drunkard who spends his days slouched on his throne. He owes his former glory to the magic sword Excalibur, which the wizard Merlin forged for him in order to slay the hordes of demons who came to invade the kingdom of Pendragon. That incredible weapon now collects dust—and suffers from a bad case of boredom.

Meanwhile, Arthur’s daughter, Princess Ysabelle, is wondering how to flee the marriage her father has arranged with the vile Baron Cumber. Desperate for something different and better, Ysabelle and her father’s sword join hands and set off on a quest to change their fates.

But although Ysabelle is brave, she’s never ventured outside before— and the real world is much harsher than life within the palace walls. In order to survive and accomplish her quest, she must rely on Excalibur, as her father did before her. But Excalibur’s intentions may not be as noble as they seem . . .

Geoffroy Monde is an author and illustrator from Lyon, France. He uses the absurd to highlight how flimsy our perception of “reality” can be. Some of his French graphic novels include the critically acclaimed De rien (2016) and Poussière (2018). Fierce is the third full length graphic novel he has written, and his first published in English. Matthew Burniat is a cartoonist, animator, designer and illustrator from Brussels, Belgium. He is a rising star cartoonist, whose works include titles such as Shrimp (2012), Dodin–Bouffant: Gourmet Extraordinaire, (2017), and the bestselling Le Mystère du monde quantique (2016, which was published in English as Mysteries of the Quantum Universe).

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

TWISTED FAIRY TALE: Fierce is a fresh, irreverent, and totally unique take on the legend of King Arthur that will be a smash hit with new adult audiences who are fans of Disenchantment, Once Upon A Time, and other twisted takes on classic fairy tales.

RICHLY ILLUSTRATED: Mathieu Burniat is a rising star illustrator and cartoonist whose whose psychedelic, dynamic, and bold art style makes Fierce feel like a stylish, unique, and fresh take on the story of King Arthur.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED: Fierce was originally selected to be translated into English as an effort to promote European comics abroad. Considered to be a title indicative of the international potential of European comics, the critical acclaim it has received at home in France make it a perfect choice for American readers who are interested in adult comics that are new and different.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Full-color illustrations throughout *240 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

* Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-1-4197-8101-8

US $25.99 CAN $32.99 UK £18.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-650-8

RIGHTS: World/All

We Are Not Strangers A

GRAPHIC NOVEL

BY JOSH TUININGA; FOREWORD BY KEN MOCHIZUKI, AFTERWORD BY DEVIN NAAR

Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows a Jewish immigrant’s efforts to help his Japanese neighbors while they are incarcerated during World War II

Praise for We Are Not Strangers

WINNER of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for Young Adult Non–Fiction

“A powerful book about advocating for friends and neighbors during times of great division. An important addition to literature about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.” —Kazu Kibuishi, author of the Amulet series

Marco Calvo always knew his grandfather, affectionately called Papoo, was a good man. But when Papoo peacefully passes away, Marco is surprised to see among his close family and friends are mourners he doesn’t recognize—Japanese American families. How did these strangers know his grandfather so well?

Set in the multicultural Central District of Seattle during World War II and inspired by author Josh Tuininga’s family experiences, We Are Not Strangers explores a unique situation of Japanese and Jewish Americans living side by side in a country at war. Following Papoo’s perspective, we learn of his life as a Sephardic Jewish immigrant and his friendship with Sam Akiyama, a Japanese man whose life is upended by Executive Order 9066, which authorized the incarceration of nearly all Japanese Americans and residents of Japanese ancestry. Determined to keep Sam’s business afloat while he and his family are unjustly imprisoned, he and Papoo create a plan that will change the Akiyama’s lives forever.

An evocative and beautifully illustrated historical fiction graphic novel revealing the truth of one man’s extraordinary efforts, We Are Not Strangers converges two perspectives into a single portrait of a community’s struggle with race, responsibility, and what it truly means to be an American.

Josh Tuininga is an author, artist, and designer living in North Bend, Washington. After studying fine art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he founded an art and design agency, where he continues to work as its creative director. Tuininga is the author of two children’s books: Why Blue? (Xist Publishing, 2014) and Dream On (Indiegogo campaign, 2019). We Are Not Strangers, which has been awarded a 4Culture Heritage Grant, is his first graphic novel.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR THEMES: We Are Not Strangers showcases universal themes of community, lost history, and social responsibility, which are subjects now more crucial than ever. The treatment of Japanese–American people during World War II, in particular, is a subject that has experienced a resurgence of public interest and discussion in recent years.

UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE: Told from the point of view of a Jewish immigrant, Tuininga reveals a completely new and untold side of the internment of Japanese–Americans during World War II.

TOPICAL: As the issues of racist law making and displacement remain all too relevant, We Are Not Strangers sheds a spotlight on how one man’s actions can change the course of history for a community.

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT: The book includes a foreword by celebrated author and Seattle resident Ken Mochizuki, an afterword by noted scholar Devin Naar, and back matter that adds depth and context.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *208 pages

*WIDTH: 6 1/2" - 165mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/2" - 241mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MAY GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-5995-6

US $14.99 CAN $24.99 UK £10.99 ËxHSLELJy759956z

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-597-9

Kent State

FOUR DEAD IN OHIO

BY DERF BACKDERF

From Derf Backderf, the bestselling author of My Friend Dahmer and Trashed, comes the tragic and unforgettable story of Kent State—winner of the Eisner Award for Best Reality–Based Book—now in paperback

Praise for Kent State

*“An excellent graphic retelling of a climactic moment in American history. Backderf’s vivid, evocative book does a splendid job of keeping their memories alive.”

Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*“Required reading for all Americans.” —Library Journal, starred review

“MY GOD! THEY’RE KILLING US!”—freshman Ron Steele, Newsweek, May 18, 1970

On May 4, 1970, the National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the war in Vietnam at Kent State University in Ohio. In a deadly barrage of 67 shots, four students were killed and nine wounded. It was the day America turned guns on its own children—a shocking event burned into our national memory. A few days prior, ten–year–old Derf Backderf saw those same guardsmen patrolling his nearby hometown, sent in by the governor to crush a trucker strike. Using the journalism skills he employed on My Friend Dahmer and Trashed, Backderf has conducted extensive interviews and research to explore the lives of those four days in May when the country seemed on the brink of tearing itself apart. Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, first published in time for the 50th anniversary of the tragedy and now in paperback, is a moving and troubling story about the bitter cost of dissent—as relevant today as it was in 1970.

Derf Backderf is the bestselling and award–winning author of My Friend Dahmer, Trashed, Punk Rock and Trailer Parks, and Kent State, and is the recipient of the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for political cartooning. His weekly comic strip, The City, ran for nearly 25 years and appeared in more than 140 newspapers. He lives in Ohio.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: My Friend Dahmer was a national bestseller, an ALA/YALSA Alex Award winner, winner of the Revelation Award at Angoulême, and was made into a major motion picture in 2017.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: Kent State is the winner of the ALA/YALSA Alex Award, the Eisner Award for Best Reality–Based Work, the Ringo Award for Best Non–Fiction Comic Work and the ACBD French Critics Award. It received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, and was named a Best Book of the Year The Akron Beacon Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, and many more.

TOPICAL SUBJECT: The issues of gun violence, mass shootings, and student activism remain all too relevant; this well–researched book speaks to that discourse.

NEW REVELATIONS: Although there have been numerous books on Kent State, Backderf, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, spent years meticulously researching the story, conducting extensive interviews with primary sources, and uncovering new information from the university and government archives. Many reviews of the hardcover edition refer to this graphic novel as the definitive word on the subject.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Two-color illustrations throughout *288 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

* Paperback with flaps

PUB MONTH: APRIL

GRAPHIC NOVELS, HISTORY

ISBN 978-1-4197-6546-9

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-861-9

Parable of the Talents

A GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION

WRITTEN

BY

OCTAVIA E. BUTLER;

ADAPTED BY

JOHN JENNINGS AND DAVID BRAME

DAMIAN DUFFY;

ILLUSTRATED BY

The graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s groundbreaking dystopian novel, the follow–up to the graphic novel adaptation of Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and the critically acclaimed ParableoftheSower

The companion to Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

Winner of the 2019 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic

SELLING POINTS

RENOWNED AUTHOR: Octavia E.Butler is renowned in feminist and science–fiction circles. In recent years, her prescient and timely work has seen a resurgence in pop cultural conversations, with high–profile adaptations for film and television in development.

BASED ON AN AWARD–

WINNING NOVEL: Parable of the Sower was published in 1993. It was nominated for a Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1995 and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 1994. The sequel, Parable of the Talents, was published in 1998. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2000.

Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents: A Graphic Novel Adaptation is the continuation of the travails of Lauren Olamina, the heroine of 2019’s Hugo Prize–winning Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation Brought to life by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the creative team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina’s daughter, Asha Vere—from whom she has been separated for most of the girl’s life—interspersed with sections in the form of Lauren’s own journals. Against a background of a war–torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Asha searches for answers about her own past while struggling to reconcile with her mother’s legacy— caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future among the stars.

Octavia Estelle Butler (1947–2006), often referred to as the “grand dame of science fiction,” was born in Pasadena, California, on June 22, 1947. She won the PEN Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nebula and Hugo Awards, among others. Damian Duffy is a cartoonist, scholar, writer, curator, lecturer, teacher, and a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist. Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation won the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic. He lives in Champaign, Ilinois. John Jennings is a professor, author, graphic novelist, curator, Harvard Fellow, New York Times bestseller, 2018 Eisner Award–winner, and all–around champion of Black culture. He is the illustrator of #1 New York Times bestselling Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation and the Hugo Award–winning Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation. He lives in Riverside, California. David Brame has worked on titles such as the Hugo and Eisner Award–nominated graphic novel adaptation of After the Rain from Abrams ComicArts Megascope, Is’Nana The Werespider, and Necromancer Bill

CONTINUING SUCCESS: The Abrams ComicArts adaptation of Parable of the Sower was critically acclaimed, winning the 2021 Ignyte Award for Best Comics Team and the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story.

UPCOMING FILM

ADAPTATIONS: Forthcoming film adaptations of Butler’s works by award–winning Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th, A Wrinkle in Time) will create a resurgence in public interest as well as creating a new generation of fans. In 2021, A24 won the rights to adapt Parable of the Sower to film, and has tapped Garrett Bradley to direct.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *304 pages

*WIDTH: 6 1/2" - 165mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/2" - 241mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

ISBN 978-1-4197-4948-3

US $25.99 CAN $32.99 UK £18.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-098-8

The Red Badge of Courage

A

GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF STEPHEN CRANE’S CLASSIC BY

STEPHEN CRANE; ADAPTED

AND ILLUSTRATED

BY STEVE CUZOR

An all–ages graphic novel adaptation of the classic and genre–defining war novel

The Red Badge of Courage, which has been continuously in print since 1894, to publish simultaneously in hardcover and paperback

The Red Badge of Courage is a Civil War story which captured the imaginations of readers worldwide and made its author, Stephen Crane, an overnight literary icon. A groundbreaking and realistic examination of the psychological effects of war, the novel draws from firsthand accounts and research.

The realistic prose and visceral descriptions of battle that Crane used marked the first shift away from uncritical patriotism in war literature. In the years following its publication, The Red Badge of Courage was hailed by Crane scholar Henry Wertheim as “unquestionably the most realistic novel about the American Civil War,” and Ernest Hemingway called the novel an “American classic.”

Now, Steve Cuzor revisits this seminal classic in his graphic novel adaptation. His stark yet detailed artwork perfectly capture the realistic prose of the original novel, presenting a lushly illustrated but unflinching depiction of war through the eyes of a young, inexperienced soldier. Literary aficionados and students alike will find another layer of this classic story to appreciate in this new adaptation of Crane’s magnum opus.

Stephen Crane (1871–1900) was a groundbreaking and prolific author who, frustrated by the dry accounts he read of the Civil War, wrote the first military fiction book focused on the internal conflict of a young Union soldier and changed American literature forever. The Red Badge of Courage won him international praise and radically redefined what a war novel could be. Crane lived in New York and would continue to write until he died of tuberculosis, but none of his subsequent four novels would receive the same critical acclaim. Steve Cuzor was born in Rennes, France, in 1971. He is the author of Black Jack, a series which tells the story of four kids in New York during Prohibition. He also collaborated on Quintett (2006) with writer Frank Giroud, and illustrated Black Cotton Star (2020), written by Yves Sente. Cuzor lives and works in France.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

LITERATURE AND COMICS:

Graphic novel adaptations of famous works of literature are enormously popular and widely respected. On our ComicArts list, the breakout success of graphic novel adaptations of Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Dune speak to the power of reimagining these classics in a new format. These have opened the classics to new audiences, many of whom would otherwise have not sought to read these works, a phenomenon embraced by teachers and librarians.

GENRE–CHANGING STORY:

Since it was first published in 1894, The Red Badge of Courage has never been out of print. This classic story redefined American literature, with its then–unique depiction of the psychological horrors of war, so visceral that many thought the author had served in the Civil War. The very qualities that made it a classic, namely its urgency and sharp sense of presence, are only amplified by illustrations.

BEAUTIFUL ART: Cuzor ’s arresting and stark inkwork brings Civil War–era America vividly to life, perfectly illustrating the chaos and brutality of a war which remains infamous in our country’s history.

SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND PAPERBACK: This book will be issued in paperback and hardcover, to make it accessible for both the library and educational market.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *152 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7989-3

US $25.99 CAN $32.99 UK £18.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-572-3

Spider-Man: Panel by Panel

BY MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT, STAN LEE, STEVE DITKO, AND JACK KIRBY; DESIGNED BY CHIP KIDD; COMMENTARIES BY TOM BREVOORT, PETER SANDERSON, SARA DUKE, AND CHIP KIDD; PHOTOGRAPHED BY GEOFF SPEAR

Spider–Man’s iconic first appearances as they have never been seen before

Spider–Man first swung onto the comic book pages in August 1962 with the publication of Amazing Fantasy no. 15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with cover art by Jack Kirby. Sixty years after the comic’s publication, award–winning graphic designer Chip Kidd reimagines the iconic first story also told in The Amazing Spider–Man no. 1 from March 1963 using original vintage copies of both comic books to present these classic tales in a whole new way.

Perfect for both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts, the book also includes text by Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Peter Sanderson, and Library of Congress curator Sara Duke. Stunningly photographed by award–winning photographer Geoff Spear, Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and Amazing Spider–Man no. 1 are showcased as you’ve never seen them before—oversize and up close. This is a panel–by–panel exploration of both entire issues that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee and Ditko’s groundbreaking story, making it a must–have for every comic book collection.

Stan Lee (1922–2018) was a writer, editor, comic book creator, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. Steve Ditko (1927–2018) was one of the most influential American comic book artists of all time, and the co–creator of Spider–Man and Doctor Strange. Jack Kirby (1917–94) created or co–created some of comic books’ most popular characters, including the Fantastic Four. Chip Kidd is a graphic designer and writer and vice president at Pantheon. A three–time Eisner Award winner, he has written and designed more than a dozen books on comics. Tom Brevoort is an executive editor and vice president of publishing at Marvel Comics. Peter Sanderson is a comic book critic, historian, former researcher for DC and Marvel, and former lecturer at New York University Sara Duke is a curator of Popular and Applied Graphic Arts in the Prints and Photographs division of the Library of Congress. Geoff Spear is an award–winning photographer.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

Y

CONTINUING SERIES: First there was Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel. Now comes Spider–Man, as award–winning designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear deconstruct the iconic issues of Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and The Amazing Spider–Man no. 1 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with cover art by Jack Kirby.

NOT

ONE BUT TWO

COMPLETE

STORIES: In August 1962, Spider–Man made his first appearance in Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and was so popular with readers that he got his own comic book in March 1963, The Amazing Spider–Man. In Spider–Man: Panel by Panel, Kidd and Spear examine both comic books, including the debut of his first super villain, the Chameleon, as well as Marvel’s first super hero team–up, which features none other than . . . the Fantastic Four.

ORIGINAL ART: In 2008, an anonymous collector came forward with the original art for all 11 pages of the very first appearance of Spider–Man from Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and donated them to the Library of Congress (LOC). Spider–Man: Panel by Panel includes all 11 pages of the original art, as well as close–up details and handwritten notes between Lee and Ditko from the margins of the pages, which have never been reproduced before.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *384 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 11" - 279mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-6401-1

US $60.00 CAN $75.00 UK £45.00

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CARTON QTY: 6

Thinking About Thinking

IMPOSSIBLE THOUGHTS AND

COMPLICATED FEELINGS

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY GRANT SNIDER

A playful examination of the way we think (and overthink) by cartoonist Grant Snider, creator of Incidental Comics, which appear regularly in the New York Times Book Review

Praise for The Art of Living

“Pithy, witty, and a joy to read . . . Without a doubt, Snider has moved up to a level of excellence that can draw comparisons to any number of the all–time great cartoonists, including Charles M. Schulz.” —Comics Grinder

Praise for I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

“If you surround yourself with books and can’t imagine life without them, you’ll definitely want to add Snider’s new collection to your shelf.” —KMUW

Emotions can be tricky to navigate. We overthink. We second–guess. And we can’t get out of our own way. But the reality is, it’s impossible for any of us to understand our complicated feelings fully. So fear not, because you’ve come to the right place. Thinking About Thinking—the latest collection of one– and two–page haiku–like comics from cartoonist Grant Snider—explores our inner life, using colorful illustrations and clever visual metaphors to depict the spectrum of our emotions. Facing self–doubt? Overcoming fears? Grappling with indecision? Snider doesn’t present solutions to these challenges, but he does inspire and encourage, offering thoughtful reassurance and a unique, humorous perspective that’s characteristic of his work—an approach that resonates with millions of readers all over the world.

Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. His comics have been featured in the Kansas City Star, the New York Times, and the New Yorker, as well as the anthology The Best American Comics. He is the creator of Incidental Comics and the author/illustrator of The Art of Living, I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, and The Shape of Ideas; the picture books Poetry Comics, Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day, One Boy Watching, Blue Floats Away (with Travis Jonker), There Is a Rainbow (with Theresa Trinder), My Words, What Sound Is Morning?, What Color Is Night?, and Quiet Power (with Susan Cain). Snider lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and five children. Follow him online at incidentalcomics.com and @grantdraws.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

AUTHOR ON THE RISE: Grant Snider’s titles sell steadily, and his profile continues to grow with his comics feature Incidental Comics, which appears regularly in the New York Times Book Review. In addition to his collections on the ComicArts list, Grant has become a sought–after children’s book creator, illustrating Blue Floats Away by Travis Jonker on the Abrams Young Reader list, and picture books for other publishers.

RELATABLE THEMES

: Snider’s unique and lightly philosophical perspective resonates with readers worldwide. His voice is both timeless and timely—perfect for the unpredictable era that we live in.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: This is the fourth collection of Incidental Comics that Abrams ComicArts has published. Our three previous collections, The Shape of Ideas, I Will Judge You By Your Bookshelf, and The Art of Living, are internationally popular and critically acclaimed by outlets such as Publishers Weekly, the New York Times Book Review, and more.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *128 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

ISBN 978-1-4197-7658-8 US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-390-3

From Grand Slam Romance Book 3: Farewell to Babes • Written by Emma Oosterhous and Ollie Hicks; illustrated by Emma Oosterhous

Grand

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN BY EMMA OOSTERHOUS AND OLLIE HICKS; ILLUSTRATED BY EMMA OOSTERHOUS

The third and final graphic novel in the Grand Slam Romance series, Farewell to Babes, is a raucous celebration of queer joy and magical girl mayhem!

In Grand Slam Romance: Farewell to Babes, softball’s favorite throuple, Mickey, Astra, and Wolfgang have finally given in to their undeniable attraction: but it is true love or just temporary lust?

Wolfgang’s ready to go public with the relationship, Mickey’s still sorting out their feelings, and Astra has conveniently peaced out on a mysterious eurotrip that she neglected to inform her partners about. Between Berlin and Belle City, magic and havoc follow these lovebirds wherever they go—but in pursuit of love, they’re going to swing for the fences.

With the supercharged doses of magic and mayhem from creative power–couple Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous, the Grand Slam Romance trilogy comes to a heartfelt and hilarious conclusion!

Ollie Hicks is a Black British comics creator and editor who lives in the UK and has Jamaican heritage. They have a PhD in comics studies–focused on 20th–century British and American girls’ comics–from the University of Dundee, which is gently gathering dust. They like to write funny gay stories with their funny gay wife, Emma Oosterhous. Grand Slam Romance is their debut graphic novel. Emma Oosterhous is a cartoonist, animal enthusiast, and lesbian from Colorado. In 2018, she earned a Marshall Scholarship and then an MDes in comics and graphic novels from the University of Dundee. She now lives in the UK, where she makes comics with her wife, Ollie Hicks. Grand Slam Romance was her debut graphic novel.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

QUEER ROMANCE FOR ADULTS: Perfect for adult readers who grew up on manga and books like Heartstopper; Fence!, and Check, Please! but are looking for a story with more mature themes.

CONTINUING SURELY SERIES: Farewell to Babes (Grand Slam Romance Book 3) will conclude the Grand Slam Romance trilogy, the first series on the Surely Books imprint.

LGBTQIA+ CREATORS: Hicks and Oosterhous are a powerhouse queer creative team focused on hugely entertaining storytelling with a diverse cast of characters.

SOFTBALL SPOTLIGHT: Softball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. An estimated 40 million Americans will play at least one softball game annually, and softball’s largest sanction body, the Amateur Softball Associate of America (ASA), has more than 3.5 million registered players.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full color illustrations throughout *272 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-6739-5

US $24.99 CAN $31.99 UK £17.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-982-3

Space Punch Volume 2

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ZD

In a mafia–governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever

Following the discovery of their father’s cap and gloves, the brothers Kazuma develop strange abilities. Joe, determined not to be walked over anymore, decides to make use of his newfound strength by returning to boxing. Zack, on the other hand, will use his increased cognitive abilities to confront the corruption within his law enforcement hierarchy. Meanwhile, the Gospels encroach further into the territory of the Darumas, the local mafia. A gang war is declared! Can the two thrive against all odds, thrown into a sprawling metropolis commanded by corrupt mafia gangs? A series recommended by Tony Valente, author of the animated–adapted manga series Radiant!

ZD is an action–fanatic manga author. Space Punch is his debut series.

RIGHTS: World,

Canada

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Action and Shonen manga have long been genres with incredible US popularity, with anime–adapted comics such as Radiant and Dr. Stone having its share of vigorous fans. Space Punch, fusing comedy, battle, and drama into one fantastic urban epic, is a series of similar style and proportions, and is a perfect fit for established readers of Shonen manga.

EXHILARATING ART: ZD’s bold lines and dramatic shadings illustrate brawls reminiscent of classic manga titles like Hajime no Ippo

MANGA AT ABRAMS: As Abrams ComicArts launches its Kana imprint, our goal is to publish titles that are completely unique in the US manga market. Space Punch perfectly highlights not just our commitment to publishing established manga authors from Japan, but to finding new voices bound to further expand the audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations t hroughout; 8-page full-color insert *216 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 128mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 182mm

*Paperback with Jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 13 and up COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7817-9 US $12.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-472-6

Space Punch Volume 3

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ZD

In a mafia–governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, this manga follows two brothers who find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever

Following the discovery of their father’s cap and gloves, the brothers Kazuma develop strange abilities. Joe, determined not to be walked over anymore, decides to make use of his newfound strength by returning to boxing. Zack, on the other hand, will use his increased cognitive abilities to confront the corruption within his law enforcement hierarchy. Meanwhile, the Gospels encroach further into the territory of the Darumas, the local mafia. A gang war is declared! By agreeing to replace injured friend Tony in a boxing match against Solomon, Joe was not aware of the situation he was getting into. He now represents the mafia gang Darumas, and as powerful figures will have their eyes on the fight, defeat is not an option. Will the young challenger have shoulders strong enough to face the champion of the Gospels alone?

ZD is an action–fanatic manga author. Space Punch is his debut series.

RIGHTS: World, excluding Canada

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Action and Shonen manga have long been genres with incredible US popularity, with anime–adapted comics such as Radiant and Dr. Stone having its share of vigorous fans. Openings have also revealed themselves for such manga to reach a much wider mainstream, such as the live–action widely acclaimed Netflix adaptation of One Piece in 2023. Space Punch fuses comedy, battle, and drama into one fantastic urban epic.

EXHILARATING ART: ZD’s bold lines and dramatic shadings illustrate brawls reminiscent of classic manga titles like Hajime no Ippo. The palpably determined visages of brothers against a conspiracy that intends to separate them, and the splashes of sweat, blood, and tears that color the pages of this manga, are perfect for fans that crave exhilaration.

MANGA AT ABRAMS: As Abrams ComicArts launches its Kana imprint, our goal is to publish titles that are completely unique in the US manga market. Space Punch perfectly highlights not just our commitment to publishing established manga authors from Japan, but to finding new voices bound to further expand the audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 8-page full-color insert *216 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 181mm

*Paperback with Jacket PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 13 and up COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7826-1

US $12.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-479-5

Eden of Witches Volume 3

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY YUMEJI

When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid–like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli–esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa, and Witch Hat Atelier!

In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature.

A long time ago, plants and animals lived in harmony . . . until mankind came to power and, unable to coexist with nature, destroyed and exploited both flora and fauna without a second thought. Now the world has become a barren wasteland. But witches have the power to speak to nature. Blamed for the extinction of plant life, and feared by humanity for their powers, they hide away from the rest of humanity in secret lairs bursting with greenery.

Pilly, a young, witch–apprentice, has set out on a journey accompanied by the wolf Oak. Following the voice of amurd spirits, they have discovered a hidden alcove of witches in the mountains. Unfortunately, its residents know nothing about Eden—their promised destination. As they prepare to hit the road again, a little girl wants to follow them to look for her missing daddy. However, when she learns the terrible truth–that her father is already dead–her frenzied power manifests!

That’s when Oak hears footsteps in the distance. Witch–hunting soldiers are heading straight for the refuge. Pilly rushes out with the intent to be bait, giving everyone time to escape, but will she manage to come out unscathed? Or will she be captured and sentenced to death as a witch?

Eden of Witches is a magical and lushly illustrated coming–of–age story perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa, and Witch Hat Atelier, brought expertly to life by rising star manga artist Yumeji. It will sweep readers away into a fairytale where witches and their familiars are the last keepers of the natural world.

Yumeji is a manga author and illustrator living in Japan. Eden of Witches is her debut series.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR THEME: Witches and magic are perfect avatars to explore coming of age stories in both Japanese and Western comics. Fans of manga in the US are especially receptive to this message, with popular anime and manga such as Kiki’s Delivery Service, The Ancient Magus Bride, and Witch Hat Atelier having a huge and lasting presence in US pop culture.

INCREDIBLE ART: Yumeji’s delicate inks bring the setting to life, and are reminiscent of such classic titles as Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaa or Kaoru Mori’s A Bride’s Story. While Eden of Witches is her first serialized manga, her illustrations stand out from much of the shojo manga being published in the US today, and gives the series the visual hallmarks of an instant classic.

TOPICAL SUBJECT: The element of man’s conflict with nature is ever more relevant to young readers today, as we reevaluate our impact on the planet as a society. Although Eden of Witches is a fantasy, it doesn’t shy away from asking what our relationship to nature and our impact on it is, grounding the series subtly despite its fantastical elements.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 4-page full-color insert *196 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 181mm

*Paperback with Jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY

AGES 13 and up COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7846-9

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-501-3

Silence Volume 2

BY YOANN VORNIERE

An exhilarating manga following the journey taken by a boy and his migrating village across a frigid post–apocalyptic setting riddled with folkloric monsters

There once was a land where humans and monsters both lived. The sun protected the humans during the day, but at night the monsters were on the prowl. On the day that the sun disappeared forever behind the clouds, the terrifying monsters, no longer warded off by the sunlight, hunted the humans in the day and the night.

For almost thirty years, Saber and his village were cut off from the rest of the world. They have no choice but to communicate with each other using sign language to avoid the monsters, who can track them by sound and especially by voice. However, the village encounters trouble when a young woman named Lune arrives in the village. She tells them that there is a better way to fight monsters—by becoming monsters themselves.

This is only the beginning of a harrowing and thrilling adventure. The villagers leave everything behind, traversing the looming mountains that surround them to find other humans who can help them. In order to escape a life devoid of peace, it is up to Lune and the villagers to summon something they have long forgotten—the courage to live.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Shonen (adventure) manga are incredibly popular in the US right now, with anime–adapted comics such as Golden Kamuy and Dr. Stone receiving robust fanfare. Moreover, there have been new opportunities for manga in this genre to reach a much wider mainstream, give the acclaim that One Piece live–action adaptation received on Netflix last year. Silence fuses adventure, battle, and indigenous folklore into an impassioned survival epic—a genre formula that has been consistently well–received, as seen with the more recent bestseller Hell’s Paradise

EXHILERATING ART: Vorniere’s bold inking and overflowing details bring the characters and monsters to life, brimming with vitality against the frigid chasmic setting. With a pervasive overcast reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s painting Starry Night above and desolate townships below, the depicted action is thrilling, sharp, and focused. Such gripping art will surely command the attention of its readers.

MANGA AT ABRAMS: As Abrams ComicArts launches its Kana imprint, our goal is to publish titles that are completely unique in the US manga market. Silence perfectly highlights not just our commitment to publishing established manga authors from Japan, but also to finding new voices bound to further expand the audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 6-page full-color insert *206 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 181mm

*Paperback with Jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 13 and up

COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7890-2

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-531-0

Yoann Vorniere is a manga author living in France. Silence is his debut work.

Silence Volume 3

BY YOANN VORNIERE

An exhilarating manga following the journey taken by a boy and his migrating village across a frigid post–apocalyptic setting riddled with folkloric monsters

There once was a land where humans and monsters both lived. The sun protected the humans during the day, but at night the monsters were on the prowl. On the day that the sun disappeared forever behind the clouds, the terrifying monsters, no longer warded off by the sunlight, hunted the humans in the day and the night.

For almost thirty years, Saber and his village were cut off from the rest of the world. They have no choice but to communicate with each other using sign language to avoid the monsters, who can track them by sound and especially by voice. However, the village encounters trouble when a young woman named Lune arrives in the village. She tells them that there is a better way to fight monsters—by becoming monsters themselves.

This is only the beginning of a harrowing and thrilling adventure. The villagers leave everything behind, traversing the looming mountains that surround them to find other humans who can help them. In order to escape a life devoid of peace, it is up to Lune and the villagers to summon something they have long forgotten—the courage to live.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Shonen (adventure) manga are incredibly popular in the US right now, with anime–adapted comics such as Golden Kamuy and Dr. Stone receiving robust fanfare. Moreover, there have been new opportunities for manga in this genre to reach a much wider mainstream, give the acclaim that One Piece live–action adaptation received on Netflix last year. Silence fuses adventure, battle, and indigenous folklore into an impassioned survival epic—a genre formula that has been consistently well–received, as seen with the more recent bestseller Hell’s Paradise

EXHILARATING ART: Vorniere’s bold inking and overflowing details bring the characters and monsters to life, brimming with vitality against the frigid chasmic setting. With a pervasive overcast reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh’s painting Starry Night above and desolate townships below, the depicted action is thrilling, sharp, and focused. Such gripping art will surely command the attention of its readers.

MANGA AT ABRAMS: As Abrams ComicArts launches its Kana imprint, our goal is to publish titles that are completely unique in the US manga market. Silence perfectly highlights not just our commitment to publishing established manga authors from Japan, but also to finding new voices bound to further expand the audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 6-page full-color insert *206 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 181mm

*Paperback with Jacket

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 13 and up

COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7891-9

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-532-7

Yoann Vorniere is a manga author living in France. Silence is his debut work.

Scars Volume 2

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BRANDON ARIAS

A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate. Both are victims of bullying at school but find peace and acceptance in each other. Scars is an ardent coming–of–age story about acknowledging differences and finding self–acceptance

Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying. Akira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are?

A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author–illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity. This gorgeous, fresh, slice–of–life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as Orange by Takano Ichigo and Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani.

Brandon Arias is a manga author whose debut series is Scars.

SELLING POINTS

COMPELLING MESSAGE: Manga has proven to be the perfect medium to explore social themes such as childhood bullying, isolation, and identity issues, with series such as Orange by Takano Ichigo and Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani, which resonate worldwide with readers who struggle with the perils of growing up.

BEAUTIFUL ART: Author–illustrator Brendan Arias brings Scars to life with expressive and appealing characters that manage to carry the heavy themes of the narrative and cause the reader to root for them, all in a style that is unique but fits perfectly onto any manga shelf.

MANGA AT ABRAMS: As Abrams ComicArts launches its Kana imprint, our goal is to publish titles that are completely unique in the US manga market. Scars perfectly highlights not just our commitment to publishing established manga authors from Japan, but also to finding new voices bound to further expand the audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 6-page full-color insert *206 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 181mm

*Paperback with Jacket

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 16 and up COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7836-0

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-491-7

Leviathan Volume 3

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SHIRO

KUROI

In the depths of space, a group of students is pitted against each other in a brutal battle for survival—a gripping sci–fi survival horror from rising star manga artist Shiro Kuroi perfect for fans of Battle Royale and Attack on Titan

Monster or human . . . What sleeps deep in the darkness?

Alliances form among the trapped students inside Leviathan’;s ruins—victims against bullies, boys against girls, rich against poor—each confront each other in a deadly struggle to be the sole survivor.

Kazuma has found refuge with the group that controls the cafeteria, but doubt creeps into his mind . . . what if the charismatic Yo is not as selfless as he seems to be? He quickly finds himself orchestrating the expulsion of this leader, hoping to takes his place. Will Kazuma be the single champion to reach the cryogenic chamber before the others, or is his diminishing sanity leading him more simply to self–destruction and demise?

In a haunting setting depicted with extreme precision, discover the conclusion of this journey to the depths of hell... How can one maintain their humanity in the icy expanse of space?

One of the top bestselling new manga titles in Japan, Leviathan’s incredible, brutal illustrations and tightly paced plot will leave readers at the edge of their seats, and linger in their minds long after the last page of each volume. Perfect for fans of Moebius, Star Wars, and Katsuhiro Otomo, Leviathan is sure to be an instant hit.

Shiro Kuroi is a rising star manga author who lives in Toyko, Japan. Leviathan is his first international serialized work, which has been published simultaneously in France and Japan. Highly praised for his character writing and illustration, Leviathan went on to become one of the top 10 bestselling new manga titles in France, and he has already received international attention online from manga fans hoping for an English release of his work.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Horror and thriller comics and manga are incredibly popular right now, with industry legends Junji Ito gaining mainstream appeal in the US. We've seen the success of recent series such as Night Eaters, which has both been praised for Japanese illustrator Sana Takeda's detailed and ethereal art, and Marjorie Liu's sharply character focused writing. Leviathan is a horror–thriller and has already seen incredible success in Japan.

INCREDIBLE ART: Shiro Kuroi's painterly covers and detailed interior illustrations have been highly praised by readers, and depict both the brutal action sequences and desolateness of space perfectly.

TIGHTLY PACED SERIES: A complete series at three volumes total, Leviathan is a tightly paced story of the perfect length for readers less familiar with manga to jump into and binge. A low–commitment, high–reward series with plenty of twists and turns, a perfect title for manga fans to recommend to their friends.

DELUXE EDITION: Our edition of Leviathan will be a jacketed paperback with dyed black edges which will immediately stand out on any shelf of manga. The visual appeal and stark difference between Leviathan and a typical volume of US manga, making it the perfect series to launch our manga list.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 4-page full-color insert *180 pages

*WIDTH: 5 7/8" - 148mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Paperback with Jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 16 and up

ISBN 978-1-4197-7832-2

US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK £10.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-485-6

Manhole Volume 3

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TETSUYA

TSUTSUI

From rising star Tetsuya Tsutsui comes a three–volume horror–thriller which draws the reader into a tangled web of intrigue and lies, as two detectives trying to solve a string of mysterious deaths come face to face with a much larger conspiracy that threatens a manmade global pandemic

What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a roundworm from Botswana all have in common? In Manhole, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue are a pair of investigators asking themselves this very question as they string together clues to solve a string of bloody and mysterious murders. But as the pieces come together, they begin to uncover the threat of a deadly biological agent which poses a threat of epidemic proportions. The criminal responsible for the filariasis epidemic is finally unmasked. Behind this Machiavellian plan is a man wounded and full of resentment towards a society incapable of managing its monsters and unwilling to police the seeds of criminal impulses, even when their sprouting appears imminent . . . Will Mizoguchi and Inoue be able to prevent him from realizing the last part of his homicidal plan? The exhilarating conclusion to Tetsuya Tsutsui’s biological thriller.

Tetsuya Tsutsui is a rising star Japanese manga artist and illustrator. His series Duds Hunt, Manhole, Reset, and Prophecy have received international acclaim in both France and Japan. Manhole is his second series translated in English. His work has been praised for his skillful, sharp critique of social mores and human psychology.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR GENRE: Horror and detective comics and manga are incredibly popular right now, with industry legend Junji Ito gaining mainstream appeal in the US and appearing as a guest of honor at San Diego Comic–Con. From our own list at Abrams ComicArts, we’ve seen the success of recent series such as the Night Eaters, which has been praised both for Japanese illustrator Sana Takeda’s detailed and ethereal art, and for Marjorie Liu’s sharp character–driven writing.

TIGHTLY PACED SERIES: Spanning three volumes, Manhole is a brilliantly written, fast–paced story that’s the perfect length for readers to jump into. It balances a thrilling conspiracy, suspenseful drama, and terrifying parasites with compelling characters and a wry sense of humor.

RISING–STAR AUTHOR: Tetsuya Tsutsui is gaining international recognition for his skillful horror–thriller manga, which boldly critiques societal corruption. Manhole is a perfectly timed series, as the 2020 pandemic has revealed foundational issues in how our society deals with disease control.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Black-and-white illustrations throughout; 2-page full-color insert *226 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 128mm

*HEIGHT: 7 1/8" - 182mm

*Paperback with Jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 16 and up COMICS / MANGA

ISBN 978-1-4197-7834-6 US

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-487-0

From Two Worlds (Dos Mundos) • Written and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez

Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us

A BOARD BOOK

WRITTEN BY SHANNON HALE; ILLUSTRATED BY LEUYEN PHAM

From bestselling and award–winning Itty–Bitty Kitty–Corn creators, author

Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, this original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique—from head to toe and horn to tail

Teeny–tiny mini–moo

Kitty–corns will read with you

Silly–willy hardy–hars

Let’s all look at body parts

All are welcome in the kitty–corn club! Whether you’re long–tailed or short–tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right. From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn—alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend—as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing.

LeUyen Pham and Shannon Hale are the team behind the bestselling picture books Itty–Bitty Kitty–Corn, Pretty Perfect Kitty–Corn, Party Hearty Kitty–Corn, and Bubbly Beautiful Kitty–Corn; the bestselling graphic novels Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever; and, with Dean Hale, the early chapter–book series the Princess in Black. They’ve made a bunch of other books, too. They are both moms of cat–loving kids, wives to book–creating husbands, honor award winners (Caldecott and Newbery), and believers in unicorns. Pham lives in Los Angeles, Hale lives in Utah, and together they know they can be–and make–anything.

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-050-6 RIGHTS:

SELLING POINTS

BESTSELLING SERIES: Itty–Bitty Kitty–Corn, Pretty–Perfect Kitty–Corn, and Bubbly Beautiful Kitty–Corn were New York Times and Indiebound bestsellers, and Party Hearty Kitty–Corn has been a steady Indiebound bestseller as well. With series sales of over 400,000 copies combined, Kitty and Unicorn are everywhere!

SUPERSTAR DUO: The New York Times bestselling team behind megahits such as the Princess in Black series, Best Friends, and Real Friends, Newbery honoree Shannon Hale and Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham are two of the biggest names in children’s books today. To date, Hale and Pham’s collaborations have sold over 3 million copies combined!

FUN CONCEPT SERIES: Bringing beloved characters from the picture books to the littlest Kitty–Corns out there, this original board book series, which started with Things That Go, offers a playful twist on evergreen topics.

BODY POSITIVE: The Kitty–Corn crew adorably tackles parts of our bodies, which come in all shapes, sizes, and TENTACLES!, in this playful, positive romp.

ON–TREND: This irresistibly cute and commercial mashup combines unicorns and cats with a key early learning concept.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *24 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES up to 3 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6882-8

US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK £6.99

BOOK

Yum, 2, 3! (A Hello!Lucky Know & Grow Book)

AN ICE CREAM COUNTING BOOK (A BOARD BOOK)

A HELLO!LUCKY BOOK; WRITTEN BY SABRINA MOYLE; ILLUSTRATED BY EUNICE MOYLE

From Sabrina and Eunice Moyle—also known as Hello!Lucky—the superstar creators of My Mom Is Magical! and My Dad Is Amazing! comes Yum, Two, Three!, a rhyming concept board book all about counting

Do you want one scoop of ice cream? Or two? Or . . . maybe three or four? Let’s ask for more!

In this whimsical trip to the ice cream parlor, the youngest reader will learn to count as another scoop of delicious ice cream gets piled onto a cone. How many scoops can you put on your cone? Well, ten of course— which is revealed in a fun gatefold featuring a giraffe’s ten–scoop cone! Hello!Lucky lends their vibrant illustrations and pun–derful voice to this delicious rhyming board book, the first in a brand–new concept series for preschoolers. Future concepts will include shapes, colors, and opposites.

Hello!Lucky is all about using creativity to spread joy, fun, and kindness. Founded by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle in 2003, Hello!Lucky is an award–winning letterpress greeting card and design studio working with dozens of partners to create products, including Abrams’ pun–derful children’s books: My Mom Is Magical!; My Dad Is Amazing!; My Grandma Is Great!; My Grandpa Is Grand!; My Brother Is the Best!; My Sister Is Super!; Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power!; Kindness Rules!; Christmas Is Awesome!; Halloween Is a Treat!; Easter is Egg–cellent!; Sloth and Smell the Roses; Go Get ’Em, Tiger!; Thanks a Ton!; School Is Cool!; Bananas for You!; A Seed Will Grow; and the Astrid and Stella graphic novel series. They also offer gifts, ceramics, stationery, kids’ partyware, and more. Hello! Lucky is based in San Francisco.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

EDUCATIONAL: Learning to count will be as easy as FUN–2–3 with this humorous new concept board book series perfect for preschoolers.

STRIKING PACKAGE: Beautifully designed and illustrated, the book features a fifth color of ink throughout, sparkly glitter on the cover, and a gatefold that flips up to reveal an ice cream cone with all ten scoops decorated with more glitter!

SENSATIONAL SALES: More than 1.8 million combined sales for the Hello!Lucky program!

STRONG FOLLOWING: Hello! Lucky has almost 75,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 70,000 followers on Pinterest.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *24 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES up to 4 BOARD BOOK, KIDS NOVELTY

ISBN 978-1-4197-7501-7

US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK £6.99

ËxHSLELJy775017z ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-330-9

BOOK

Preschool Is Cool! (A Hello!Lucky Book)

A BOARD BOOK

A HELLO!LUCKY BOOK; WRITTEN BY SABRINA MOYLE; ILLUSTRATED BY

EUNICE MOYLE

In this board book edition of the hit picture book School Is Cool! from Hello!Lucky creators Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, a cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of preschool

What you learn in preschool will last all year! So how about a hooray–for–school cheer?

In this exuberant board book from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, a friendly narrator prepares young readers for their first day of preschool with humor and encouragement. A fifth color throughout makes Preschool Is Cool! the perfect gift for the littlest, budding scholars gearing up for their big day, whether they are worried about missing their parents, not knowing the rules, or how to make friends.

Hello!Lucky is all about using creativity to spread joy, fun, and kindness. Founded by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle in 2003, Hello!Lucky is an award–winning letterpress greeting card and design studio working with dozens of partners to create products, including Abrams’ pun–derful children’s books: My Mom Is Magical!; My Dad Is Amazing!; My Grandma Is Great!; My Grandpa Is Grand!; My Brother Is the Best!; My Sister Is Super!; Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power!; Kindness Rules!; Christmas Is Awesome!; Halloween Is a Treat!; Easter is Egg–cellent!; Sloth and Smell the Roses; Go Get ’Em, Tiger!; Thanks a Ton!; School Is Cool!; Bananas for You!; A Seed Will Grow (A Hello!Lucky Hands–On Book); and the Astrid and Stella graphic novel series. They also offer gifts, ceramics, stationery, kids’ partyware, and more. Hello!Lucky is based in San Francisco.

SELLING POINTS

EVERGREEN SUBJECT: Perfect for back–to–school season, this board book tackles common fears and anxieties about the first day of preschool in a playful, easy–to–digest way.

STRIKING PACKAGE: Beautifully designed and illustrated, this board book features a fifth color of ink throughout and features Hello!Lucky’s pun–derful rhymes.

SENSATIONAL SALES: More than 1.8 million combined sales for the Hello!Lucky program!

STRONG FOLLOWING: Hello! Lucky has almost 75,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 70,000 followers on Pinterest.

SPECIFICATIONS

ISBN 978-1-64700-137-7 RIGHTS: World/All

*Full-color illustrations throughout *26 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: JUNE

AGES 3 to 5 BOARD BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-7907-7

ILLUSTRATED BY PESKI STUDIO

Explore the A, B, Cs of SpongeBob SquarePants in this fun and interactive new title in the Abrams Block Book series

Sponge! Friend! Fry cook! For 25 years, SpongeBob SquarePants has been delivering laughs to fans both young and old. Now get ready to see him as you’ve never seen him before! Masterfully interpreted by Peski Studios, this Alphablock book brings a fresh, artistic approach to the places and faces of Bikini Bottom. From the Goo Lagoon and King Neptune, to ukuleles and imaginaaaation, this Block Book is the perfect gift for both kids and collectors alike. As in previous Block Book titles, there are die–cut pages and gatefolds to showcase more than 50 important characters and locations. It’s nautical nonsense from A to Z!

David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, United Kingdom. His influences range from mid–century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio he enjoys screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to illustration. Partington’s work can be seen in kids’ books, food packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending them on incredible adventures. His books include the Abrams Block Book series and the Hello Dinosaur series.

SELLING POINTS

WIDE GIFT APPEAL: The must–have book for all generations of SpongeBob SquarePants fans, with an eye–catching package sure to appeal to both kids and caretakers.

BESTSELLING SERIES: The Abrams Block Book series continues to grow with more than 2 million copies sold.

POPULAR BRAND: SpongeBob SquarePants has been a global phenomenon since 1999, with over 300 episodes of the TV series on air! The show has 4.5 million followers on Instagram and 2.7 million followers on X. The brand continues to be the #1 Nick digital franchise on all apps, websites, and connected devices with 129 billion lifetime YouTube minutes watched and 96% global awareness.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: The release of this board book editions follows the 25th anniversary of the franchise which has several activations for the rest of the year, including several TV and YouTube holiday specials and an upcoming SVOD release in 2025.

ORIGINAL ART STYLE: Renowned British illustrator and designer Peski Studio once again brings a fresh edge to a popular category.

SPECIFICATIONS

*106 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/4" - 133mm

*HEIGHT: 6 1/4" - 159mm

*Casebound Board Book

PUB MONTH: JUNE

Star Wars: A New Hope (A Collector's Classic Board Book)

BY LUCASFILM LTD; ILLUSTRATED BY HOWARD CHAYKIN

Star Wars: A New Hope (A Collector’s Classic Board Book) is an epic retelling of the iconic film for Star Wars fans of all ages, with liftable gatefolds and classic art from award–winning comics legend Howard Chaykin

Follow the adventures of your favorite characters during some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars history. Return to the beginning of the Skywalker saga, when Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet of Tatooine and teams up with Han Solo and Princess Leia. As Luke begins to learn the ways of the Jedi, he and his new friends embark on an epic adventure to destroy the Death Star and save the galaxy from the evil Empire.

With art from comics legend Howard Chaykin, liftable gatefolds, and a cinematic feel, this collector’s board book is the perfect gift no matter your generation, for both lifelong Star Wars fans and the littlest Padawans.

Howard Chaykin is an American comics writer and artist born in 1950 in Newark, NJ. He is the artist behind Marvel Comics’ famed 1977 comic adaptation of Star Wars, as well as one of the original movie posters of Luke Skywalker. An influential name in comics since the 1970s, he is also known for his groundbreaking work on American Flagg, Blade, The Shadow, Time², Hawkgirl, Hey Kids Comics, The Divided States of Hysteria, and much more.

SELLING POINTS

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU: Publication is timed right before Star Wars Day, the franchise’s most popular annual celebration.

NOSTALGIA HOOK: With text that pays homage to the original film and celebrated art from the 1977 Star Wars comics adaptation, this book is a must–have for collectors.

GIFT APPEAL: High–end and beautifully designed, with bold colors, four gatefolds, spot gloss on the cover, and a horizontal trim to evoke a cinematic feel.

ALL AGES: Perfect for both die–hard adult fans and little ones who are being introduced to the Star Wars galaxy.

PROVEN FORMAT: Includes four liftable gatefolds, inspired by the popular format of the My Mighty Marvel First Book series (nearly 200,000 copies sold!).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *30 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 6" - 152mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: APRIL BOARD BOOK

Fantastic Four: My Mighty Marvel First Book

BY MARVEL STUDIOS;

ILLUSTRATED BY

JACK KIRBY

A super–sized introduction to the Fantastic Four for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Jack “King” Kirby

Suit up, flame on, and leap into action with the Fantastic Four, the world’s first Super Hero family! Learn all about Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Thing, the Human Torch and their super–powers, backstories, and enemies in this bright and bold board book, with art from the king himself, Jack Kirby!

Just like The Avengers: My Mighty Marvel First Book, this board book features a larger trim size fit for a Super Hero team! Vivid colors and three special gatefolds help the Fantastic Four pop off the page, making this a fun–filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long–time Marvel fans alike.

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more. For more information visit marvel.com. Born in 1917 and raised in New York City, Jack “King” Kirby is one of the most influential comics artists of all time. With partner Joe Simon, he created Captain America in 1940, and later, with partner Stan Lee, Kirby created The Fantastic Four, The X–Men, and The Hulk, among others. Although he passed away in 1994, his memory lives on through the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame and in the Will Eisner Hall of Fame.

SELLING POINTS

MIGHTY BRAND: Marvel Comics is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide and has been beloved by fans for more than 80 years.

MOVIE MOMENT: Releasing ahead of the much anticipated Fantastic Four film reboot—which is set to release July 2025 and with the newly announced full cast, featuring Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic—this is the perfect refresher for fans of this Super Hero team.

RETRO HOOK: Classic art by Marvel legend Jack Kirby makes this series a must–have for die–hard fans and collectors.

NEW GIFTY FORMAT: This team–focused board book features a larger trim size than previous books in the series, three gatefolds, and a bold design. With over 200,000 copies sold in the series, the newest addition is perfect for comic book fans to share with their little ones!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *24 pages

*WIDTH: 7 1/2" - 191mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: APRIL ISBN 978-1-4197-7499-7 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

CARTON QTY: 30

RIGHTS: World/All

Día de Muertos: Números

A DAY OF THE DEAD COUNTING BOOK (A BILINGUAL BOARD BOOK)

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

DUNCAN TONATIUH

Count up to ten in this bilingual board book celebrating Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead from award–winning author–illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh/Cuenta hasta diez y celebra el Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead con este libro ilustrado bilingüe del galardonado autor–ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh

From award–winning and beloved author–illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual board book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one to ten, to focus on family members and their offerings, with a double–gatefold finale opening to reveal the family gathered around the fully decorated ofrenda with all of their offerings. Included at the back of the book is a brief author’s note that lends additional context on the holiday.

Este festivo libro ilustrado bilingüe del galardonado y querido autor–ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh se centra en un altar del Día de Muertos, construido anualmente para honrar la memoria y recibir al espíritu de un ser amado. El libro, con una estructura que cuenta del uno al diez, se enfoca en los miembros de una familia y sus ofrendas. El gran final incluye paginas dobles despegables que revelan a la familia alrededor del altar decorado con todas las ofrendas. Al termino de la historia hay una breve nota del autor que ofrece mas información acerca de la festividad.

Duncan Tonatiuh is an award–winning author–illustrator whose numerous accolades include the Sibert Medal and the Pura Belpré Award. Duncan is both Mexican and American. His artwork is inspired by Mesoamerican art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but are relevant to today’s people, especially children. He grew up in and currently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he celebrates Día de Muertos with his wife and children every year. Duncan Tonatiuh es un galardonado autor e ilustrador. Ha recibido múltiples premios, entre ellos la medalla Sibert y el Premio Pura Belpré. Duncan es mexicano y estadounidense. Sus ilustraciones se inspiran en el arte mesoamericano. Él creció en San Miguel de Allende, México donde actualmente vive y celebra el Día de Muertos con su esposa e hijos todos los años.

SELLING POINTS

AWARD–WINNING CREATOR: Tonatiuh’s numerous accolades include the Sibert Award and multiple Pura Belpré Medals and Honors.

STRONG SALES TRACK: Tonatiuh’s Abrams titles have sold more than 750,000 copies!

NEEDED CONTENT: There are few bilingual books for the very young that celebrate Mexican culture, and we’d love to fill this gap and expand our list by teaming up with beloved house author Tonatiuh.

NEW FORMAT: Adapted from his Appleseed picture book, Tonatiuh’s first board book is perfectly suited for little ones, with spare text and his signature bright, bold visuals.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *22 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

* Board Book

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES up to 3

BOARD BOOK, KIDS LATINO HISTORY & CULTURE

ISBN 978-1-4197-6447-9

US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK £6.99

ËxHSLELJy764479z

CARTON QTY: 34

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-824-6

RIGHTS: World/All

One, Two, Grandma Loves You A

BOARD BOOK

WRITTEN BY SHELLY BECKER; ILLUSTRATED BY DAN YACCARINO

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful board book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit together

One, two, Grandma loves you. / Three, four, visit more. Five, six, precious pics. / Seven, eight, mark the date. This joyful rhyming board book is a tender love letter between every grandchild and grandmother who live far apart. Dan Yaccarino’s enchanting illustrations and Shelly Becker’s jaunty text—based on the beloved nursery rhyme “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe”—carry a reminder that no matter how far away Grandma may be, her love is always with you.

Publishers Weekly praised the hardcover edition of this book: “the duo’s intergenerational affection is portrayed as effortless, effusive, and unconditional. A wonderful celebration of reunions.” And in a starred review, School Library Journal called it “a pure, cadenced classic, where the clues to good times past and present add up to a generous look at the special bonds of an extended family.”

Shelly Becker is the author of One, Two, Grandma Loves You and One, Two, Grandpa Loves You, both of which received starred reviews from School Library Journal. Her other books include the Superheroes Are Just Like Us series. Becker lives in Toronto, Canada, far away from her three wonderful grandchildren, who live in New Jersey. When they can’t be together in person, they keep in touch by phone and by sending plenty of pictures and videos. Dan Yaccarino is the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of more than 50 books for children, many of which have garnered prestigious awards, as well as adaptations into foreign editions, stage productions, and toys. Yaccarino created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life. He is also the designer behind the animated series The Backyardigans. More than 2.5 million of his books have been sold to date. He lives in New York City.

SELLING POINTS

STELLAR ILLUSTRATOR: Yaccarino, an acclaimed picture book artist, has won awards such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Parents’ Choice Award, among others. He is also the designer behind the animated series The Backyardigans

RHYMING TEXT: Becker’s sweet text is set to the classic rhyme “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe.”

FAMILY STORY: A heartwarming celebration of the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

WARMLY REVIEWED: The hardcover edition garnered many glowing reviews, including a star from School Library Journal.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *24 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 3 to 5 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-4219-4

CARTON QTY: 44 ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-772-8

Little Witch’s To-Do List (A Magical List Book)

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY HELEN KEMP ZAX; ILLUSTRATED BY KIERSTEN EVE EAGAN

From training her stubborn owl to taking flying lessons, Little Witch will get through her daily to–do list one item at a time in this brand–new picture book that gently teaches time management, with the next book in the series set to feature a very busy Easter Bunny

Cast a spell for sunshine / Fluff my cobweb bed Feed my baby phoenix / Turn my black robe red Little Witch is very busy from morning to night—good thing she has a to–do list! From brewing potions to summoning bats to baking a toadstool cake, she has many tasks to complete before bedtime. But it’ll all get done; one thing at a time. And when all her tasks are finally completed, Little Witch is rewarded with a fantastically finished list and a hug from her mom. Perfect for Halloween or every–day read–alouds, Little Witch’s To–Do List offers a gentle lesson on the importance of organization. The raised, glittery text on the cover is so inviting that young readers will be eager to accompany Little Witch during her very busy day. And they are in for another sparkly surprise when they unfold a secret flap at the end of the book to see all the items in Little Witch’s to–do list checked off in glittery ink from her magic wand!

Helen Kemp Zax could spend all day musing over rhymes, so daily to–do lists keep her life on track. She is co–winner of the 2021 YorkMix International Children’s Poetry Prize and winner of the 2018 Middle Grade Katherine Paterson Prize. Her poetry has appeared in many anthologies and magazines. A former lawyer and teacher, Kemp Zax holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Leonard, and their Aussie–doodle, Huckleberry Finn. Kiersten Eagan is an illustrator working in children’s publishing as well as design for television and film. Eagan is passionate about storytelling and loves using design to help bring stories to life. She studied illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she loves exploring the mountains or spending time by the sea.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

CLEVER TEXT: Sweet, relatable, and perfect to read aloud all year long, but especially at Halloween!

LIGHT EDUCATIONAL HOOK: Highlights list–making (in the most fun way possible), which is an age–appropriate aspect of executive functioning.

NOVELTY ELEMENTS: The cover shines with raised text stamped with glitter UV, and a big gatefold at the end of the book reveals a completed to–do list, with each item checked off in sparkly glitter.

SERIES POTENTIAL: With two more books signed up, we think this has BIG backlist potential, allowing kids to join in the day–to–day activities of the Easter Bunny, a Christmas elf, and many more through their funny to–do lists.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout with gatefold *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

* Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: JULY

AGES 3 to 5

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7895-7

US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK £10.99

ËxHSLELJy778957z ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-534-1

RIGHTS: World/All

Alpaca Goes Back-a to School

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY SUDIPTA BARDHAN-QUALLEN; ILLUSTRATED BY LEEZA HERNANDEZ

From powerhouse team Sudipta Bardhan–Quallen and Leeza Hernandez comes a joyful picture book about an alpaca’s first day back at school

Working together. / Learning each rule. You’re getting the KNACK–a / of being at school. You’ll dream of tomorrow / when you hit the SACK–a Your school will be waiting . . . / get ready, Alpaca!

The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is eager to face the new year!

From singing new songs to making new friends (and a paint spill here and there), Alpaca will help young readers feel prepared for their first day, easing their anxieties and getting them excited for school. Sudipta Bardhan–Quallen’s inventive rhyme, paired with Leeza Hernandez’s bright, graphic art, is perfect for read–aloud fun, as well as school and family libraries.

Sudipta Bardhan–Quallen has many things in common with alpacas–she’s highly sociable, she’s easily trained, and she never spits or bites unless you really scare her. Her stack–a of published children’s books is over fifty titles high and includes picture books like Chicks Rule and Roxie Loves Adventure, as well as chapter book series like Purrmaids and Mermicorns. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three children, and an adorable pug named Roxie (who does happen to love adventure). Leeza Hernandez adores alpacas because they’re just like cats: curious, treat–loving, and cuddly. She nearly adopted one, but with a tiny apartment, frequent farm visits to snuggle and sketch seemed like a better option. With more than 25 illustrated books in her backpack–a, including Roxie Loves Adventure, Hernandez currently lives in Central Florida where alligators outnumber alpacas. She’s not sure how cuddly gators are but she sketches them a lot and they always smile . . . so they must be friendly!

SELLING POINTS

DREAM TEAM: Bardhan Quallen’s humorous text and Hernandez’s bright and graphic artwork pair beautifully.

BACK–TO–SCHOOL RULES: Back–to–school picture books are in high demand, as evidenced by the strong sales of Abrams’ own School is Cool! (A Hello! Lucky Book) and Mae’s First Day Of School. We think this exuberant Alpaca is an A+ addition to back–to–school favorites.

SERIES POTENTIAL: Much like the Llama Llama series, Alpaca Goes Back–a to School has strong series potential with new experiences as the focal point of each story.

ROLLICKING READ–ALOUD:

With its wholly original rhyme scheme, this warm and inviting picture book is perfect as a read–aloud for family and classroom story–times.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 10 7/8" - 276mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE

AGES 3 to 5

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7390-7

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLELJy773907z

CARTON QTY: 22

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-297-5

Two Worlds (Dos mundos)

A FIRST PICTURE BOOK OF ENGLISH AND SPANISH WORDS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

EDEL RODRIGUEZ

From renowned artist and Pura Belpré Author Award Honoree Edel Rodriguez, this lushly illustrated bilingual vocabulary picture book teaches Spanish and English words inspired by his experience as an immigrant

In his signature bold style, internationally acclaimed artist Edel Rodriguez draws on his childhood experience immigrating from Cuba to the United States to teach little ones about both vocabulary and perspective. With every word presented in both Spanish and English, each illustration contrasts the cultural associations between the words, demonstrating the different types of plantas (plants), música (music), and even leche (milk) across cultures and experiences. With spare text and vivid visuals, this simple, yet powerful concept book cleverly shows young readers how the same thing can be appreciated differently depending on where you are.

Edel Rodriguez is a Cuban American artist and author who has exhibited internationally with shows in Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA, and Spain. He has received the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators and for many years was the art director of TIME magazine. He is the author–illustrator of The Mango Tree (La mata de mango) and the illustrator of Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix by Charles R. Smith Jr., Float Like a Butterfly by Ntozake Shange, Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy, and Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx/La juez que crecio en el Bronx by Jonah Winter. Throughout his career, Rodriguez has received commissions to create artwork for numerous clients, including the New York Times, TIME magazine, The New Yorker, and many other publications and book publishers. Rodriguez’s artwork is in the collections of a variety of institutions, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., as well as in numerous private collections. He lives with his wife and daughter in New Jersey.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

STAR ARTIST: Rodriguez won a 2024 Pura Belpré Author Honor for his graphic memoir Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey. His work has been exhibited internationally and commissioned by many high–profile clients like the New York Times and TIME magazine.

REAL–LIFE INSPIRATION: Rodriguez’s family had to suddenly leave their home during the 1980 Mariel boatlift, emigrating from Cuba to the United States. In this loosely autobiographical story, many of Rodriguez’s word choices highlight the culture shock he experienced, like adjusting from the tropical fruta of Cuba to the unfamiliar fruits of the United States.

IMMIGRANT STORY: Readers see the protagonist navigate cultural differences, shown by the same word in Spanish and English on each spread with contrasting visuals.

BILINGUAL: Books that feature both Spanish and English are in demand.

FRESH CONCEPT BOOK: A very spare, vocabulary–driven text combined with Rodriguez’s bold art make this a perfect language primer for little ones.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH

AGES 3 to 5

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6495-0

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-839-0

Before You

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY ANNE SAWAN; ILLUSTRATED BY KAREN OBUHANYCH

A

picture book celebrating

the ways any new addition to a family brings joyful chaos and makes everyday experiences that much sweeter, warmer, better!

Before you, there was a bath, a book, and a comfy bed. Then you came and now the bath is sudsier, the book is sillier, and the bed is bouncier!

When a new child is introduced into a household—whether they are being fostered, adopted or being welcomed as a newborn—there is always a “before” and an “after.” Before they arrived, there was a cozy chair, a yummy meal, a frisky cat, a wiggly dog, and a jazzy song. After they arrived? Well, it only gets better—the chair is cozier, the meal is yummier, the cat is friskier, the dog is wigglier, and the song is jazzier!

But the goldfish? It stays exactly the same.

This irresistible picture book celebrates all the small but impactful ways life changes when someone new joins a family.

Anne Sawan is a writer, reader, parent, and psychologist. She enjoys spending time with her large family and their numerous pets, including two dogs, three cats, several chickens, and some fish. Before You was inspired by her experience of having five children and seeing how her once quiet, average life was transformed into a world full of energy and love. She lives in Medford, MA. Karen Obuhanych is an author–illustrator living on the Big Island of Hawaii. She wrote and illustrated This Little Kitty and This Little Kitty in the Garden and has illustrated several books for young readers including Annie’s Cat is Sad by Heather Smith, and The Fastest Tortoise in Town by Howard Calvert. Before having her daughter, Obuhanych loved surfing, dining out, and spending hours in her art studio. Then her daughter came, and now the house is messier, the mornings are busier, and her heart is fuller.

SELLING POINTS

EVERGREEN TOPIC: The introduction of a new member into the family is a perennial—and popular—subject, as shown by the strong sales of Abrams’ own Hello In There!: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting.

BABY’S FIRST GIFT: Perfect for baby showers, adoption celebrations, or Mother’s Day and Father’s Day promotions!

PERFECT READ–ALOUD: The simple but delightful text makes for a great read–aloud.

TERRIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS: Karen Obuhanych’s bold, humorous art style perfectly captures the joy and wonder of Anne Sawan’s fizzy, funny text.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY

AGES 3 to 5 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7386-0

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-294-4

Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY DANA MARIE MIROBALLI; ILLUSTRATED BY SAWYER CLOUD

From forgotten innovators like Anna M. Mangin to well–known inventors like James West, this picture book is a celebration of Black history and inventors with a unique counting rhyme

One heater keeps a family warm / Sheltered from the winter storm. Two phones bridge a thousand miles / Bringing laughter, joy, and smiles. From traffic lights to ice cream scoopers to fire trucks, there are so many different ways that Black inventors changed history. Follow a bustling modern–day family as they get ready for a beloved family member’s 100th birthday. Woven into their activities are ten inventions that positively impact their daily lives as they prepare for the celebration. With simple, rhyming text and charming art, Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors shines a light on forgotten pioneers, including Alice H. Parker, Garrett Morgan, Anna M. Mangin, Joseph Winters, Alfred L. Cralle, Sarah Boone, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, and Alexander Miles, as well as honoring celebrated inventors like James West, who developed the tiny microphone still used in cell phones today, and Granville T. Woods, who invented third rail technology for trains.

Dana Marie Miroballi is a speech–language pathologist and former teacher. She grew up in Germany, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uzbekistan, and now lives in Chicago with her family. Miroballi began writing at an early age and is the author of If My Hair Had a Voice. Working in schools and becoming a parent inspired her to create books that celebrate cultural diversity and educate children about overlooked people and events in Black history. Sawyer Cloud is a self–taught artist from the island of Madagascar. She has illustrated more than 35 children’s books and is constantly looking for new stories to tell. Her long list of goals includes traveling around the world and writing her own books for children. Passionate and curious by nature, Cloud believes in the power of big dreams and loves discovering new things in life, such as the inventions in this book!

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

REPRESENTATION MATTERS: Focusing on Black inventors and leaders of technology, this inspirational book helps young readers realize there is always space for them and expands beyond commonly known inventors.

EDUCATIONAL: Back matter includes information on patents, what an inventor is, additional reading and sources, and mini biographies on all ten of the featured inventors.

CONCEPTUAL HOOK: Learning to count will be as easy as 1–2–3 with this unique counting book celebrating the creations of ten amazing inventors. There’s also a bonus spread for older kids ready to count 100 birthday candles!

PERFECT READ ALOUD: Dana Marie Miroballi’s rhyming text is ideal for read–alouds and Sawyer Cloud’s warm, funny illustrations showcase the result of the ten inventors’ hard work and imaginations.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 3 to 5 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6996-2

CARTON QTY: 34

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-106-0

From Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown • Written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez; illustrated by Loris Lora

Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB SHEA

Fall in love with a turtle wearing a bear suit—determined to prove that he’s a “for–real” bear—in this laugh–out–loud silly friendship story from the award–winning Bob Shea, author–illustrator of the popular Dinosaur VS. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great

When a turtle in a bear suit claims he is a “for–real” bear, he must prove himself to another turtle who just so happens to be a for–real bear expert Hilarity ensues as Bearsuit Turtle proves he can climb trees, hibernate, and do other for–real bear stuff . . . like riding bikes, eating ice cream, and smashing pumpkins.

But when Bear–Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle has to admit a truth of his own. Whether or not these two turtles are for–real bears or experts, they just might become for–real friends. With a fabulously endearing, offbeat, and memorable new character; playful, true–to–life child dynamics; and a goofy, kid–perfect sense of humor, Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend is sure to charm readers everywhere. Includes a page of “for–real bear facts” at the end

Bob Shea has written and/or illustrated over 20 picture books including the popular Dinosaur Vs. series, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and the Ballet Cat early readers series. His most recent picture book, Chez Bob, received three starred reviews, with Booklist calling it “terrifically funny and surprisingly sweet.” Bob’s characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr, Playhouse Disney, and PBS Kids.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

STAR CREATOR: Shea’s Dinosaur VS. series has sold over 140,000 copies across hardcover and board. In addition to strong sales, numerous awards, and starred reviews for his many other author–illustrated books, he is also the author of Who Wet My Pants?, a 2020 Eisner Award nominee.

KICKING OFF A NEW SERIES: A second picture book will star the fabulously endearing character Bearsuit Turtle.

FRIENDSHIP STORY: True–to–life kid dynamics shine in this playful adventure between two new friends.

HILARIOUS READ–ALOUD: This energetic, funny text is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, with a goofier, sweeter sensibility.

KID–FRIENDLY ART: With a spare, graphic style, bold color palette, and visual humor on every spread.

POPULAR ANIMAL: Turtles are evergreen favorite characters in picture books.

FACT CHECK: To correct some of the turtles’ misconceptions, a list of funny (but true) for–real bear facts is included at the end.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/2" - 267mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH

AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

Here Is a Book A PICTURE

BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ELISHA COOPER

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper

An artist’s studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder.

A publisher’s office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork.

A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time.

And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home. In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love.

Elisha Cooper is an author/illustrator who received a Caldecott Honor for Big Cat, Little Cat, and his following book River won the 2020 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize. Dance!, one of his earlier books, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year, and Beach won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. In 2016, he was awarded a Sendak Fellowship. His essays and sketchbooks have appeared in the sports section of the New York Times. Cooper lives with his wife, daughters, and cats in New York City.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

AWARD–WINNING AUTHOR: Cooper’s Big Cat, Little Cat won a Caldecott Honor, the Charlotte Zolotow Award, an ALSC Notable, and an NCTE Charlotte Huck Award, followed up by River (winner of the Robin Smith Picture Book Prize) and Yes & No (five starred reviews). His books have garnered many other notable nods, starred reviews, and best–of–the–year accolades.

EVERGREEN TOPICS: Books about books tend to do well, particularly among reviewers and librarians, while the broader focus here on creativity feels universal. This is a beautifully crafted, fresh take compared to what’s out there.

POETIC TELLING: With a lyrical, simple text, Cooper’s approach is kid–friendly, vividly describing a book’s physical journey through various environments as well as its artistic evolution, from a solitary idea to collaboration to impacting a reader.

VISUALLY STUNNING: As readers trace one book’s journey through every spread, from a home to an office to a printer, across country landscapes and bustling cities, Cooper’s art captures incredible detail every step of the way.

INSPIRING ENDING: Features a child who’s ultimately inspired to create their own story, emphasizing how a book that reaches even a single child can make a world of difference in their lives.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 11" - 279mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK, ART

ISBN 978-1-4197-6675-6

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-936-6

Fish Fry Friday

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN

BY

WINSOME BINGHAM; ILLUSTRATED BY C. G. ESPERANZA

A child joins her grandmother in catching and cooking to prepare for the family’s fish fry in this mouthwatering companion to Soul Food Sunday, a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book

On Friday evenings, we go to Granny’s for a fish fry. And on Friday mornings, Granny fishes. This Friday, “You coming fishing with me,” Granny says.

One special Friday when school is closed, our narrator finally gets to join Granny for her day’s routine. Rods and reels, lures and lines, bobbers and baits are packed in Granny’s Jeep. Everyone cheers when Granny arrives at the pier—“the queen has arrived!” After reeling in the perfect catch together, they carefully scale and skin, cut and gut, batter and fry the fish into beautiful filets. But the family meal isn’t complete until Granddaughter adds her own special side dish to the table—made just like Granny taught Momma, and like Momma taught her.

Winsome Bingham is a soul food connoisseur, master cook, U.S. Army war and disabled veteran, and the author of one of the New York Times Best Books of the Year, Soul Food Sunday (illustrated by C.G. Esperanza), as well as The Walk (illustrated by E.B. Lewis). She received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and has more than 15 years of teaching experience. She lives in Connecticut. C. G. Esperanza is the award–winning illustrator of Soul Food Sunday, which received a Coretta Scott King Honor, and My Daddy Is a Cowboy, as well as the author–illustrator of Boogie, Boogie, Y’all, which received a Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Honor among many other awards. He lives in Bronx, New York.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

COMPANION TO ACCLAIMED SOUL FOOD SUNDAY : Bingham and Esperanza’s first collaboration earned two starred reviews, a PW Flying Start, a New York Times Best Book selection, and a Coretta Scott King Illustration honor. This new story stars the same Granny character.

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR:

Bingham’s The Walk was named a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award and received four starred reviews.

AWARD–WINNING

ILLUSTRATOR: Esperanza was awarded a Coretta Scott King Honor for Soul Food Sunday and a Pura Belpré Honor for Boogie Boogie, Y’all My Daddy is a Cowboy, which he recently illustrated, received 4 starred reviews.

FAMILY AND FOOD: Celebrates the importance of carrying on traditions—and adding to them. Perfect for fans of Fry Bread and Thank You, Omu!

GRANDPARENT LOVE: Granny teaches her granddaughter an important rite of passage through their tender relationship.

READ–ALOUD: With energetic scenes and mouthwatering descriptions of foods, the lively text is great for reading aloud.

BACK MATTER: Includes author’s and illustrator’s notes and Bingham’s recipe for hushpuppies.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *48 pages

*WIDTH: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6693-0

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-946-5

Old Blue Is My Home

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY LITA

JUDGE

From award–winning author–illustrator Lita Judge, this poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amidst economic and housing insecurity

An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs—shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. They can cook outdoors and sleep under the stars, but sometimes living in Old Blue makes our narrator feel like she’s from everywhere and nowhere all at once. When those feelings start to take over, Mama reminds her of the love inside Old Blue’s walls.

Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home—but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them.

Back matter includes a personal author’s note and more information for kids about housing insecurity.

Lita Judge is the award–winning author–illustrator of many children’s books, including Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends, The Wisdom of Trees, Born in the Wild, Flight School, Red Sled, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster, as well as the illustrator of Forty Winks: A Bedtime Adventure, written by Kelly DiPucchio. She lives with her husband, three cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

AWARD–WINNING CREATOR: Judge’s many accolades include the International Literary Association Children’s Book Award; ALA and NCTE Notables; the Jane Addams Honor; and many starred reviews and best–of lists. She’s well–known for Flight School and Red Sled, which have sold over 80,000 copies combined.

PERSONAL STORY: Out of necessity, Judge’s family home for many years was a trusty blue Ford van. While it is “different” from other homes, she found that it offered safety and warmth, as well as moments of joy and togetherness.

SENSITIVE AND HONEST:

Housing insecurity isn’t frequently covered in picture books; this book expertly walks the delicate line between validating and glamorizing this living experience. While the family in this story hopes for permanent housing one day, Judge shows how true “home” can be wherever your heart is.

MOVING ART: Judge's expressive watercolor–and–pencil style fills the book with warmth.

LOVE OF NATURE: A deep admiration for nature is evident on every spread, reflecting the appreciation that Judge herself gained through her nomadic childhood experiences.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

CARTON QTY: 20

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-184-8

Just One Wave

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TRAVIS

JONKER

A hilarious celebration of summertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this companion to Just One Flake, from critically acclaimed author–illustrator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker

It’s the perfect day to go to the beach. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and the water is . . . completely still?

Liam is determined to catch a wave, no matter what. He tries waiting patiently . . . no luck. He asks the seagulls for help . . . they are no help. He even tries tempting a wave with his beautiful sandcastle, but the water refuses to budge.

Nothing seems to work. Until, in a sudden moment of inspiration, Liam realizes if he can’t find a wave, he’ll just have to make one himself. From librarian and picture–book creator Travis Jonker comes this companion to the beloved Just One Flake—another hilarious and satisfying story all about the magic and creativity of outdoor play.

Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian and the creator of the kidlit blog 100 Scope Notes. He is the author of picture books like Blue Floats Away, The Very Last Castle, and Caboose, as well as the author–illustrator of Just One Flake. He lives near Lake Michigan with his wife and two children. Visit him online at 100scopenotes.com.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

BELOVED AUTHOR–ILLUSTRATOR: Jonker is a well–known elementary school librarian and the critically acclaimed author of Blue Floats Away, The Very Last Castle, and the forthcoming Caboose. His author–illustrated debut, Just One Flake, received two starred reviews and multiple best–book nods.

SUMMERTIME FUN: Set during a sunny beach day, this story inspires readers to get outside and play. It’s the perfect summertime read.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND: Travis Jonker is the founder of two popular and trusted kidlit media platforms—the blog 100 Scope Notes, hosted by School Library Journal, and The Yarn podcast. He boasts nearly 25,000 combined followers across his social media platforms.

EVERGREEN THEMES: At its core, Just One Wave explores creativity and curiosity, perennial themes for the picture–book set and their caretakers.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *48 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7371-6

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

CARTON QTY: 30

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-287-6

RIGHTS: World/All

O.K. Is Gay

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

VINCENT X. KIRSCH

Author–illustrator Vincent X. Kirsch’s picture book

O.K. Is Gay is an unapologetic celebration of being who you are and loving who you love

Olivio Kipling, known to his friends as O.K., has something to say: he loves George, and he can’t wait to share his feelings with his whole community. O.K. rushes from friend to friend, excited to tell them his big news, but he’s having some trouble. Everyone assumes they know what he’s going to say, and he can’t quite get the words out.

O.K. tries again and again until, with a little help from someone special, he’s finally able to tell everyone what he wanted to say: O.K. is gay, and he and George belong together!

From author–illustrator Vincent X. Kirsch comes a sweet story of queer joy that explores how—even in loving and supportive communities—there is power in being able to name who you are, and in finding others who share your experience.

Vincent X. Kirsch is an author, illustrator, playwright, and designer. He is the author–illustrator of books for children, including From Archie to Zack, How I Learned to Fall Out of Trees, and Natalie & Naughtily. He lives in Pasadena, CA. You can find him online at vincentxkirsch.com.

SELLING POINTS

INCLUSIVE STORYTELLING:

This picture book celebrates the love between two young boys. It demonstrates the importance of sharing who you are with your community, and the joy that comes with being accepted for your identity.

EMOTIONAL MILESTONES: This story explores first crushes, and it models the push–and–pull of figuring out how to articulate one’s feelings to their broader community.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED

AUTHOR: School Library Journal called Kirsch’s lastest picture book, From Archie to Zack, “a pure and perfect capture of first love” in a starred review, and it was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award.

EVERGREEN THEMES: The central theme of being proud of who you are shines through in this charming story that celebrates queer joy and belonging.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/2" - 267mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 4 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7079-1 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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CARTON QTY: 24

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-143-5

RIGHTS: World/All

Every Peach Is a Story

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY DAVID “MAS” MASUMOTO AND NIKIKO MASUMOTO; ILLUSTRATED BY LAUREN TAMAKI

In this poignant debut picture book from authors and farmers Nikiko Masumoto and David Mas Masumoto, with illustrations by award–winning artist Lauren Tamaki, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family’s farm is a sweet reminder of those who’ve come before

One spring day, little Midori asks Jiichan, her grandfather, if the peaches on her family’s farm are ripe yet. To her surprise, he asks,“Does it taste like a story? That’s when you know it is ripe.”

As Jiichan teaches her about her Japanese American heritage and her family’s deep connection to this land, Midori begins to realize the patience, hard work, and endurance that allowed their roots to grow. Poetic and powerful, Every Peach Is a Story is a journey of discovery through all of life’s seasons.

David Mas Masumoto is an organic farmer and award–winning author of 11 books, including Epitaph for a Peach, winner of the Julia Child Cookbook Award for Literary Food Writing, and a James Beard Award finalist. He and his daughter, Nikiko, wrote this story together. Nikiko

Masumoto is a fourth–generation farmer on the Masumoto Family Farm, coauthor of The Perfect Peach and Changing Season: A Father, A Daughter, A Family Farm, and cofounder of the Yonsei Memory Project. She lives in Del Rey, CA, with her family. Lauren Tamaki is an award–winning illustrator and designer whose work includes the book Seen and Unseen, written by Elizabeth Partridge, which garnered numerous starred reviews and accolades, including the Robert F. Sibert Medal and the Bologna Ragazzi Award. She lives and works in both New York and Toronto.

SELLING POINTS

STUNNING ART BY AWARD–WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Tamaki illustrated the nonfiction book Seen and Unseen, which won the 2023 Robert F. Siber Medal and the California Book Awards Juvenile Gold Medal.

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR AND FATHER–DAUGHTER TEAM: Masumoto won the James Clavell Japanese American National Literacy Award and the Julia Child Cookbook Award for Literary Food Writing. He and his daughter, Nikiko, wrote this story together.

MULTIGENERATIONAL STORY: Depicts the loving bond between a grandparent, his son, and his granddaughter.

REAL–LIFE INSPIRATION:

Loosely based on Masumoto’s experience growing up on his family’s peach farm, as discussed in an in–depth author’s note.

GENTLE AND COMFORTING: Sensitively handling the death of a grandparent, this book can be a tool to help parents and educators explain loss to a child.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/2" - 241mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/2" - 267mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 4 to 8

CHILDREN'S

ISBN 978-1-949480-29-0

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLJOJy480290z

CARTON QTY: 20

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-073-5

RIGHTS: World/All

Cookies and Crescents

AN EID STORY (A PICTURE BOOK)

WRITTEN BY NADA SHAWISH DUTKA; ILLUSTRATED BY ZELMA FIRDAUZIA

A touching picture book about moving neighborhoods in the midst of Eid preparations, Cookies and Crescents explores how traditions can evolve when we embrace the possibilities of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away and Amira’s Picture Day

Reem doesn’t want to leave her home in the city, to move far away from her community and the bustling Eid celebrations she’s used to. Eid is supposed to be a time to connect with family and friends—and this year was her turn to help make Mama’s famous Eid cookies! What will Reem do alone in a quiet neighborhood so far away? But Mama is sure a place of their own is what’s best. Besides, maybe under this new sky they’ll finally be able to spot the moon.

This sweet, authentic picture book explores how traditions (and recipes) can change and grow, and how holidays can be special no matter where they’re celebrated.

A daughter of immigrants to the United States, Nada Shawish Dutka now leads digital marketing strategy for big brands. Previously, Dutka worked in nonprofit advertising and traveled to report on internal development and humanitarian conditions of refugees and underserved communities. She has a master’s degree from Michigan State University and lives in Fairfax County, VA, with her husband and her Australian Shepherd, where she loves to cook, Crossfit, travel, and do anything outdoors. Zelma Firdauzia is an illustrator from Indonesia. She spends a lot of her time with books and writing whatever she likes. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in visual communication design, it took some time before she found her passion in illustration. Firdauzia enjoys exploring little things such as colorful windows, old buildings, and old tree branches. She has worked for a few local publishers in Indonesia. Right now she lives in a small city on the east side of Java island.

SELLING POINTS

AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING: This picture book comes from two Muslim creators. The illustrations include lots of nods to Palestinian culture, and the author centers the story around cookies traditionally made during Ramadan in many Muslim and Arab households.

UNIVERSAL THEMES: Dutka adeptly writes an Eid story that readers of all backgrounds can relate to. The character of Reem shows readers that, that no matter what your holidays or traditions are, it can be both difficult and wonderful learning how to adapt to big life changes like moving.

FUN BACK MATTER: In addition to the author’s personal note, this book contains a recipe for the cookies featured in the story, so readers can try baking maamoul cookies themselves at home!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 4 to 8

ISBN 978-1-4197-7332-7

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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CARTON QTY: 22

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-264-7

RIGHTS: World/All

If You Want to Make a Wish

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER ADAMS; ILLUSTRATED BY SARA GILLINGHAM

From the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, Jennifer Adams, comes a lyrical and empowering picture book about the many ways children can make a wish and how they can make their wishes—even the tough ones—come true

You can make a wish on many things: on a star, on a penny, or by blowing out the candles of your cake. Some wishes are easy but some are hard, like wishing people would be kind to each other or that your grandparent isn’t sick. But by taking action, we can make even the hardest wishes come true.

This mindful, warm text from author Jennifer Adams paired with the upbeat, bold art of Sara Gillingham shows the many ways we can help along even our toughest wishes.

Jennifer Adams is the author of more than 50 children’s books, including the BabyLit board books, which introduce children to classic literature and have been translated into ten languages and have sold more than 2 million copies. Adams wishes she could have a pet penguin, ride bareback on a moose, and that her cat could text her. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT, near the Wasatch Mountains with her husband, who is also a writer. Sara Gillingham is an award–winning children’s book author and illustrator, art director, and designer who has helped publish many bestselling books. Sara has written and illustrated more than 25 titles for children, including Snuggle the Baby, All Better Baby!, Love Is a Truck, Love Is a Tutu, Love Is a Ball, and the Empowerment series. She lives in Vancouver with her family.

SELLING POINTS

AMAZING TRACK: Adams has an impressive track record as author of the BabyLit board books, which introduce small children to the world of classic literature and have sold 2 million copies worldwide.

STUNNING PACKAGE: This picture book will feature multicolored metallic foil accents on the jacket.

EMPOWERING TEXT: Making wishes is a big part of childhood and Adams’s clever, hopeful text—paired with Gillingham’s bold style—makes for an inspiring read for young readers and adults alike.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/2" - 241mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/2" - 241mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 3 to 6

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-949480-38-2 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLJOJy480382z

CARTON QTY: 22 ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-427-6

Lost in a Book A PICTURE

BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

CHRIS BRITT

An interactive, playful picture book about getting lost in a book—literally!

Two best friends, Chad and Oliver, take a leisurely stroll through a book, but when Oliver disappears, they soon find out that some books can be an adventure! With each turn of the page, things go hilariously from bad to worse as everyone who comes to help slips into the same situation—that is, until a librarian comes to the rescue.

With a creatively spare design, this highly original, interactive picture book from nationally syndicated cartoonist Chris Britt is not only laugh–out–loud funny, but also a great primer for kids on the anatomy of a book.

Author/Illustrator Chris Britt’s cartoons are syndicated by over two hundred newspapers nationally and internationally, and have appeared in Newsweek, TIME magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and USA Today, as well as aired on CNN’s Inside Politics, MSNBC, Fox News, and ABC’s Good Morning America. He is also the author of the picture book The Most Perfect Snowman. Chris lives in Tacoma, Washington.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

CREATOR TO WATCH: Britt is a celebrated cartoonist with a knack for humor. His debut picture book, The Most Perfect Snowman (2016), was praised in reviews as “imaginative” and “memorable.”

BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS: A playful, literal interpretation of the feeling of getting “lost” in a great story. With a helpful librarian saving the day at the end, this book will appeal to educators and book–lovers everywhere.

INTERACTIVE: Directly addresses the reader at times and encourages kids to free characters who’ve been trapped in the gutter by shaking the book. For fans of Hervé Tullet, This Book Just Ate My Dog, and The Book of Mistakes, this clever tale works on multiple levels.

KID–FRIENDLY HUMOR: Britt’s dry tone, hysterical characters, and the physical comedy in the illustrations are perfect for reluctant readers.

DYNAMIC DESIGN: Big, bold type and speech bubbles add energy to the reading experience, and the movement of text and characters into and across the gutter is a “meta” play on the format of a book.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE

AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-949480-54-2

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-428-3

RIGHTS: World/All

I Come from Another Galaxy A

PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JAMES KWAN

A

charming, sci–fi

twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliens

Hello, friends.

I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space. Things are very different here . . .

James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy, he’s the alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms. No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.

From author–illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.

James Kwan is an animator and illustrator with a BFA from Pratt Institute. He is the illustrator of A Case of the Zaps (a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Picture Book), and his picture books Dear Yeti and How It Feels to Be a Boat received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and were featured in the New York Times. He was a character artist on BoJack Horseman and has also animated, illustrated, and directed work with many clients, including Microsoft and LEGO. He lives in Ridgewood, NY.

SELLING POINTS

CREATOR TO WATCH: A Case of the Zaps was a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Picture Book, while Kwan’s previous books have received starred reviews. His eye–catching art is full of kid humor and energy.

SCI–FI MEETS BACK–TO–SCHOOL: This unique spin on an evergreen genre will provide comfort to any anxious child worried about making friends and will encourage them to embrace a new environment.

PERSONAL IMMIGRANT

EXPERIENCE: James pulled from his personal experience as the child of immigrants and being the only Asian child in many of his classes growing up.

INSPIRING MESSAGE: In a sweet ending that celebrates vulnerability and embracing difference, James connects with his classmates by sharing stories of his life on Earth.

PERFECT FOR KID WRITERS: Throughout the story, James journals in a “little book,” documenting his experiences to process his feelings, and coming away with his own book of stories to share.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7114-9 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

CARTON QTY: 30 ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-164-0

Kitty Camp

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY DREW BROCKINGTON

From Drew Brockington, the creator of the CatStronauts series, a girl accidentally finds herself at a summer camp for kitties in this hilarious companion to Puppy Bus

Heading to day camp for the first time, one girl can’t wait to hike, swim, and sing around the campfire. But when she accidentally gets on the wrong bus, she ends up at a very different summer camp—full of kitties!

Arts & Crafts is pretty chaotic, it seems like it’s always nap time, and it’s impossible to eat lunch with kittens pouncing on her food. She starts to wonder if maybe this won’t be the greatest summer ever—until her fellow campers show her some new ways to have fun. For cat lovers everywhere, this charming picture book from author–illustrator Drew Brockington is a laugh–out–loud twist on the classic fish–out–of–water tale.

Drew Brockington is the creator of Puppy Bus and the CatStronauts series of graphic novels. His first picture book, Hangry, was published in 2019. He lives with his family in Minneapolis.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR: Brockington is the creator of the CatStronauts graphic novel series, which has sold over 300,000 copies. His second picture book, Puppy Bus, was a Junior Library Guild selection and received a starred review.

POPULAR ANIMAL: Cats are commercial favorites, and any cat lover will relate to the hilarious kitty antics here.

FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a simple text, bright, energetic art, and visual humor on every spread, this lighthearted story is catnip for kids.

NEW EXPERIENCES: A gently reassuring read, featuring a protagonist who’s away from home for the first time and in an unfamiliar environment.

EMOTIONAL THEMES: Subtly addresses relatable anxieties and insecurities—like missing home, the pressure of making new friends, and dealing with disappointed expectations—with a big dose of humor.

SUMMER SETTING: Going to camp is a common kid experience, making this story a great fit for summer promos.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7196-5 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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CARTON QTY: 30

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-214-2

Murray's Howl-o-ween

A HALLOWEEN PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY E. G. KELLER

From #1 New York Times bestselling A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo illustrator

E. G. Keller comes a hilarious autumnal tale about a city dog–out–of–water and his first Halloween

Murray loves the smells, sidewalks, and hydrants of his city neighborhood— which is why he isn’t looking forward to a trip to some awful place called . . . The Country. Away from the comforting familiarity of home, he comes nose–to–nose with strange things at every turn—and even worse, it’s Halloween! From the costumes to the decorations, the pumpkin patches to the scarecrows to a new cat foe, everything is scary. Will Murray face his frights, or cower under the couch with his stuffy toy?

E. G. Keller is the author–illustrator of Murray Christmas and the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, as well as To the Moon and Back for You by Bravo star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant. As Gerald Kelley, he illustrated documentarian Ken Burns’s New York Times bestselling book Grover Cleveland, Again!, and wrote and illustrated the picture book Please Please the Bees, which won the 2017 Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature and was read aloud for Storyline Online by Rashida Jones. He lives in Denver, CO.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

HIGH–PROFILE CREATOR: Keller is a bestselling and acclaimed illustrator most known for John Oliver’s enormously popular A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo (over 600,000 copies sold)!

CHARMING REPEAT

CHARACTER: In a starred review for Murray’s first adventure, Murray Christmas, School Library Journal raved: “children will want to take this book—and -Murray—home.”

SEASONAL TWIST: This metropolitan pup who’s skeptical of all seasonal festivities offers a fun, commercial addition to fall and Halloween promos.

BOOKS ABOUT DOGS: This genre is always popular, and pet owners will delight in the irresistibly cute protagonist and the all–too–familiar dog antics.

CONFRONTING FEARS: Lightly touches on themes of facing the unfamiliar and embracing new environments.

CITY DOG, COUNTRY DOG: Gives a nod to the classic City Dog, Country Frog as this city pup ventures out of his comfort zone.

CLEVER HUMOR: Hilarity ensues in this series of chaotic mishaps and misunderstandings.

CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS: Features a bright palette, raucous energy, and visual easter eggs on every spread.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: JULY

AGES 4 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7581-9

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLELJy775819z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-356-9

Mama's Shoes

A PICTURE BOOK WITH TEAR-OUT CARDS FOR MOM

WRITTEN BY CARON LEVIS; ILLUSTRATED BY VANESSA BRANTLEY-NEWTON

From bestselling illustrator Vanessa Brantley–Newton and award–winning author Caron Levis, this loving tribute to the bond between mother and child is a soothing picture book for any toddlers experiencing separation anxiety, with tear–out cards to give to Mom in the back

Perry knows all of Mama’s shoes. She knows that the zip–zup shoes are for skipping and swinging in the park. She knows that the pat–put shoes are for splishing and splashing in the rain. And she knows that no–shoes are for bath time and bedtime. But, one morning Mama puts on click–clack shoes, and Perry wonders what these new shoes are for. When Mama drops Perry at Nan’s house, and the click–clack shoes take Mama away for the whole day, Perry decides she hates these shoes!

Perry later hides the click–clack shoes . . . and all of Mama’s shoes, just in case. Mama then explains that the click–clack shoes bring her to work in the morning, and they will also bring her home to Perry every single evening—clickety–clack fast!

This heartwarming story is a celebration of hard–working moms everywhere—and the children who love them.

Caron Levis is the author of several picture books, including Feathers Together; This Way, Charlie; and Ida, Always, all illustrated by Charles Santoso; and Stop That Yawn!, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. She is a professor and advisor for the New School’s Writing for Children/YA MFA program and a licensed social worker. She lives in Brooklyn. Vanessa Brantley–Newton is a self–taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children’s book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma’s Purse, Just Like Me, and Becoming Vanessa, and has illustrated numerous children’s books, including the New York Times bestsellers The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

BESTSELLING ARTIST: Brantley–Newton illustrated the New York Times bestsellers The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten (over 150,000 copies sold combined)!

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: The author of Ida, Always and several Abrams companion books (over 80,000 copies sold across series), Levis has received a Christopher Award, Indie Next picks, a Junior Library Guild selection, and numerous state list recognitions and starred reviews.

HOLIDAY HOOK: Now in a lower–priced paperback format and rebranded with a more universal title and an all–new cover, this new edition of a sweet mother–daughter story is perfect for spring Mother’s Day promos.

BONUS CONTENT: The back of the book features tear–out Mother’s Day cards.

EMOTIONAL MILESTONE: Depicts a mother’s return to the workforce—a relatable milestone for many families—with tenderness and compassion.

MULTIGENERATIONAL: Perry’s grandmother takes care of her while her mother is away at work, showing strong female role models and family units.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout; tear-out insert *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

* Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH

AGES 3 to 7

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7983-1 US $6.99 CAN $8.99 UK £4.99

CARTON QTY: 110

ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-612-7

5-Minute Smurfs Stories

BY PEYO

A collectible volume of short stories set in the world of The Smurfs and designed to be read in five minutes or less!

Enter a world of Smurftacular fun!

Join Smurfette as she gets ready for an enchanting princess ball. Follow Hefty Smurf on a thrilling mission to find the perfect competitor, and learn a lesson with Vanity Smurf the day he forgets his manners. Don't miss Storm from Smurfy Grove as she embarks on an exciting quest to find her lost dragonfly best friend, Spitfire!

Colorful and brimming with humor, this collection of short stories is perfect for fans of all ages!

Pierre Culliford, better known as Peyo, was a cartoonist born in Belgium in 1928 and creator of The Smurfs. In 1958, the Smurfs made their first appearance in Le Journal de Spirou and went on to become the world–famous characters we all know and love!

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-678-2 RIGHTS: World/English

SELLING POINTS

EVERGREEN BRAND: The Smurfs have been around for more than 60 years, and the brand is still growing with a new season of the Nickelodeon TV show set to be released in Q3 2024, and a new movie scheduled for 2025. By capitalizing on these releases and building on the success of our We Are the Smurfs graphic novels, 5–Minute Smurfs Stories is perfectly poised to expand and reach a younger audience with a dazzling story collection that will appeal new and old fans of the beloved world of The Smurfs.

POPULAR FORMAT: The 5–Minute Stories format, especially when retelling children's TV episodes, has consistently been wildly popular with beginning readers aged 5–7. It's a great way to introduce a new audience to the brand and a unique opportunity for existing fans to revisit their favorite stories in a screen–free format.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL UNDERSTANDING: Filled with short stories that focus on social and emotional learning, this 5–Minute Stories title is perfect for young children who are beginning to experience big feelings and new social situations.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *192 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/2" - 267mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: JANUARY

AGES 4 to 7

PICTURE BOOK

CARTON QTY: 14

RIGHTS: World/All

Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown

A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY NYDIA ARMENDIA-SÁNCHEZ; ILLUSTRATED BY PURA BELPRÉ HONOREE

LORIS LORA

A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo—told through the language of flowers—and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist

Like a seed / Frida sprouted / And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.

Told through the language and imagery of the native Mexican flowers and plants comes the life of acclaimed and beloved artist Frida Kahlo. Like a flower, Frida blossomed, wilted, was crushed, survived, and thrived, growing into one of the most celebrated Indigenous painters.

This poetic and empowering picture book, written by Nydia Armendia–Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, features the very flora Frida grew in her garden, painted in her famous portraits, and wore proudly in a crown around her head. Back matter will include an illustrated guide to all the flowers and plants featured, an author’s note, and an activity for kids to make their own flower crown!

Nydia Armendia–Sánchez was mesmerized by Frida Kahlo’s sweeping brows and colorful artwork as a child. As an adult, she continued to explore Frida’s paintings, and so, the idea for Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown blossomed! Armendia–Sánchez also draws inspiration for her picture books from her Guatemalan and Basque heritage. She was awarded the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children’s Book Award and named a finalist for the We Need Diverse Books Walter Grant. She lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and their two children. Loris Lora is an award–winning Latina illustrator from Southern California. Her sense of color and design sensitivity bring a playful approach to her compositions. She has been awarded two Pura Belpré Honor awards for May Your Life Be Deliciosa and Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio–Cortez. Like Frida Kahlo, she finds inspiration in her own garden, observing the wide range of colors and textures. Lora lives with her family in Riverside, CA.

SELLING POINTS

PROVEN CATEGORY: Picture book biographies continue to perform well critically and commercially.

UNIQUE HOOK: While there are many books about Frida Kahlo for young readers, Armendia–Sánchez uses the native flora of Mexico to describe Frida’s life and career, offering readers a new perspective on both the artist and country.

EDUCATIONAL: This book will include an author’s note, an activity so kids can make their own flower crowns, and a labeled, illustrated guide to all the plants and flowers featured in the book and in Frida Kahlo’s paintings.

SENSATIONAL ARTWORK: Pura Belpré Honor winner Lora’s magnificently bold artwork perfectly captures the spirit of Frida Kahlo’s life and work, and includes many Easter eggs for Kahlo fans young and old to find.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-949480-35-1

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-426-9

RIGHTS: World/All

The Music Inside Us

YO-YO MA AND HIS GIFTS TO THE WORLD (A PICTURE BOOK

WRITTEN BY JAMES HOWE; ILLUSTRATED BY JACK WONG

BIOGRAPHY)

From a bestselling and award–winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture–book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all–time, Yo–Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy

“I’ve been asking myself all my life, ‘What is the purpose of music?’” –Yo–Yo Ma

At a young age, Yo–Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew into a world–class musician, he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. So Yo–Yo dedicated his life to learning from other cultures' musical traditions and to bringing people together, while also teaching a new generation of young cellists to find the music inside themselves.

From James Howe, bestselling author of Bunnicula, and Jack Wong, award–winning author/illustrator of When You Can Swim, comes the story of legendary cellist Yo–Yo Ma and his lifelong belief in the power of music —to create joy, to open hearts and minds, and to unite us.

James Howe wrote his first book, Bunnicula, for fun. He has tried to bring the same spirit of playfulness and discovery to all the books he has written since. These include picture books such as Milo Walking, Brontorina, and Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores. He is also the author of The Misfits and Totally Joe, as well as numerous sequels to Bunnicula. Howe lives with his husband in an old house just north of New York City. Jack Wong’s debut picture book, When You Can Swim, received the 2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award in Picture Books and the 2023 Governor General’s Literary Award in Young People’s Literature, Illustrated Books. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, Jack holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, Canada, where he now lives with his wife and two cats.

SELLING POINTS

MAJOR AUTHOR: Howe is the bestselling author of the modern classic Bunnicula series, as well as many other books for children, including Milo Walking (two starred reviews).

RISING–STAR ARTIST: Wong’s author–illustrated debut, When You Can Swim, won the Boston Globe–Horn Book Picture Book Award and received four starred reviews.

ROLE MODEL: Ma’s dedication and passion to his craft, his love of children and advocacy for music education, and his strong belief in the power of music—to heal, open hearts and minds, and create joy—makes him the perfect subject for a picture book.

NEEDED REPRESENTATION: One of the few Asian Americans in the world of classical music throughout much of his career, Ma is also an inspiring role model for kids, especially Asian American readers who so rarely see themselves represented on the page.

AUTHOR EXPERIENCE: Howe performs in a band with his husband and plays the cello himself; he is a passionate devotee of Ma and his music.

SUBSTANTIAL BACK MATTER: Back matter includes a timeline, resources, and notes from both author and illustrator.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *48 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE

AGES 4 to 8

KIDS NONFICTION, BIOGRAPHY, ART ISBN 978-1-4197-5521-7

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-343-2

Wonder Wings

GUESS WHO’S FLYING (THE NATURE RIDDLES AND RHYMES SERIES)

WRITTEN BY REBECCA E. HIRSCH; ILLUSTRATED BY SALLY SOWEOL HAN

From the swooping bat to the buzzing honeybee, kids will delight in learning about the many wondrous wings of our world in this nonfiction picture book guessing game from critically acclaimed creators Rebecca E. Hirsch and Sally Soweol Han

Wings can soar and wings can skim. Wings can hover, hum, and swim. Small wings, big wings, near and far. Can you guess whose wings these are?

Some wings make music, some wings move too fast to see, and some wings carry people all over the world. Can you guess who these wings belong to?

Learn about the wonderous world of wings through rhyming riddles that will encourage little readers to guess along with every page turn. From hummingbirds to pterosaurs, honeybees to maple seeds—each pair of wings is unique, and each gets its due in this delightful nonfiction picture book.

Rebecca E. Hirsch is the award–winning author of over 80 books for young readers. A plant biologist by training, Hirsch enjoys sharing her love of science and inviting children to discover the natural world. She lives in a college town in the mountains of Pennsylvania, where she writes, grows gardens, bakes bread, tends a small flock of chickens, and goes for long walks in the woods with her dog. Sally Soweol Han’s passion lies in portraying poetic and lyrical narratives, allowing her to construct a visual language and push the boundaries of her imagination. She is dedicated to illustrating picture books, with the hope to bring warmth and joy to readers of all age groups.

SELLING POINTS

SERIES LAUNCH: Wonder Wings is the first in a rhyming, riddle–based series that explores the many wonders of our world. From the giant jet plane to the tiny honeybee, this book teaches children about the many ways wings exist all around us.

READ–ALOUD DELIGHT: Hirsch’s clever, science–based riddles encourage kids to guess whose wings they are learning about. With a new riddle on every page, this is sure to be a storytime favorite.

EDUCATIONAL HOOK: The riddles in the rhyming text teach kids about the functions of all different kinds of wings. Additional back matter explains the mechanics of wings as well as the ways different creatures use their wings.

EYE–CATCHING PACKAGE: With a beautiful die–cut jacket, kids will get a peek at the fun guessing element of the story. This one is sure to stand out on bookstore shelves and gift shop tables.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6925-2

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLELJy769252z

CARTON QTY: 20

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-088-9

Parks

A NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK ABOUT PARKS AROUND THE WORLD

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

MARC MAJEWSKI

Explore parks around the world—and how they welcome us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a companion to Marc Majewski’s acclaimed Bridges

Parks can be big or small, quiet or loud, sunny or snowy. Parks protect the natural world, but they’re also public spaces where anyone can explore, gather, and play. Whether they’re wildlife reserves or your local dog park, wide open spaces or places of quiet in the city, deep in a canyon or just around the corner, parks can be a refuge.

With poetic text and sweeping illustrations, Marc Majewski delivers a unique, accessible look at parks all around the world: from Central Park to the Serengeti to the Great Barrier Reef and everything in between. Both informational and awe–inspiring, this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book shows how parks of all kinds bring people, animals, and nature together.

Marc Majewski is a French picture–book maker based in Berlin and the author–illustrator of Bridges. As a child, Majewski spent all his time drawing, writing stories, and dressing up. Things haven’t changed much since. Majewski loves painting landscapes and scenes from the natural world. He is the author of several books, including Bridges, Does Earth Feel?, and Butterfly Child

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

RISING TALENT: Bridges was named an ALSC Notable Children’s Book and hailed as “grand and thought–provoking” in one of two starred reviews, while Majewski was selected for the 2024 Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition.

BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS: Majewski’s exquisitely painted illustrations, imbued with a deep respect for the environment, will transport readers to countries around the world while invoking wonder.

ARTFUL NONFICTION:

Gorgeously illustrated and meditative, and packed with back matter facts in the vein of Bees: A Honeyed History, Trees: A Rooted History, Snow Birds, and Before Music

UPLIFTING MESSAGE: An appreciation of nature and the theme of unity shines through in this celebration of human connection and the places we congregate.

BROAD, GLOBAL APPEAL: For curious kids who love books about nature and conservation, with a fun around–the–world element.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *48 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 11" - 279mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-5682-5

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-409-5

Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals

THE STORY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS

BY TERI KANEFIELD

An engaging, easy–to–digest look at the Bill of Rights highlighting its history, evolution, and significance for kids today

Ever wondered why our laws work the way they do? This engaging and thorough look at the Bill of Rights—the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution—is told in simple language that middle–grade kids and adults can understand. The book first tackles the paradox that the Bill of Rights that includes the guarantee that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, which was written by men, many of whom were enslavers and denied people their guarantee of life, liberty, and property but who also presented a soaring and far–reaching vision of fundamental human rights. The book then introduces each amendment as a chapter, breaking it down into easily digestible parts, and explains each through real court cases, presenting the stories and struggles of actual people.

The story of how the Bill of Rights evolved touches on almost all parts of American history: the founding of the nation, the first sedition laws, slavery, the position of women in nineteenth century society as well as today, the Civil War and its aftermath, Prohibition crime, the internment of Japanese citizens during WWII, the rise of the administrative state under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Civil Rights movement, gun control, and more. Well–known cases— such as Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade—are presented alongside lesser–known ones bringing to light the meaning and significance of each amendment.

Also included throughout are sidebars that provide easy–to–comprehend definitions of legal terms and concepts. The book concludes with the list and brief description of the seven U.S. Constitution articles and the remaining 17 amendments. Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals sheds light on the birth and growth of the American nation, while also highlighting the constitutional goals that our nation still strives to achieve.

The book’s art is by L.A.–based illustrator Kelly Malka whose clients include Nike, Reebok, Netflix, and Medelo as well as periodicals such as the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Her hip, bold, fluid graphic art is engaging and lively, geared toward middle school readers and teens but sophisticated enough for college students and adults, making the book a great crossover candidate. The book includes a glossary and an index.

Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and the author of The Girl from the Tar Paper School and the Making of America series, among other books. She lives in San Luis Obispo, CA.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

AUTHOR TRACK: Kanefield has written numerous highly praised children’s books about American history, including The Girl from the Tar Paper School and The Extraordinary Suzy Wright. Her Making of America series has sold over 85,000 copies across formats.

ANNIVERSARY: Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence (July 4, 2026).

ULTIMATE, GO–TO SOURCE:

The book covers the Preamble, the 7 Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, and the other 17 amendments.

ACCESSIBLE HISTORY: With a balanced tone, Kanefield explains the topic in a kid–friendly way without shying away from complexity or talking down to readers.

EXPERTISE: With her background as a lawyer and thorough research, Kanefield is uniquely qualified to write about this subject.

LIVELY DESIGN: Featuring specially commissioned full–color illustrations.

BACK MATTER: Includes endnotes, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *224 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

* Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 10 to 14

MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-6826-2

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-042-1

From Dino Poet • By Tom Angleberger

Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna

A GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION

BY TAMORA PIERCE; ADAPTED BY VITA AYALA; ILLUSTRATED BY SAM BECK

The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award–winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full–color graphic novel

In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble families —what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren’t allowed to do.

But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna’s skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .

Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Lioness quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce’s legendary Tortall universe.

Tamora Pierce is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 18 novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim. Vita Ayala is a queer Afro–Puerto Rican writer born and bred in New York City. Their work includes The Wilds (Black Mask Studios), Submerged (Vault), Static (DC Comics), Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite), Shuri and New Mutants (Marvel), and Livewire (Valiant), among others. Sam Beck is an artist living in Toronto, and the author of the fantasy trilogy Verse. When she’s not working on her comics, you can find her admiring the forests of northern Ontario.

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-878-9 RIGHTS:

SELLING POINTS

EVERGREEN SERIES: The Song of the Lioness series is classic, one of Time’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. Originally published in 1983, this title has never gone out of print, with lifetime sales nearing 500,000 copies across editions (since Bookscan began reporting —actual sales much higher).

LGBTQ–FOCUSED: In 2019, Pierce said, “Alanna has always defied labels. She took the best bits of being a woman and a man and created her own unique identity. I think the term is ‘gender–fluid,’ though there wasn’t a word for this (to my knowledge) when I was writing her.” With feminist themes and a diverse cast, and examined through this new queer lens, this story is timelier than ever.

TALENTED CREATORS: Vita Ayala and Sam Beck are stars in the comics community. Ayala has written for publishers such as DC Comics, Dynamite, IDW, Image Comics, Marvel, Macmillan, and Valiant. Beck has worked with Valiant and Dark Horse, and her webcomic, Verse, was published by Wonderbound in 2021.

CROSSOVER AUDIENCE: This new adaptation will not only appeal to readers of the original series, but usher in a new generation of fans.

TWO FORMATS: Available in hardcover (978–1–4197–6558–2) and paperback (978–1–4197–6557–5).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *256 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY

AGES 12 to 16

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL, KIDS FANTASY

ISBN 978-1-4197-6558-2

US $26.99 CAN $33.99 UK £19.99

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Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1)

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN BY VICTORIA SETIAN; ILLUSTRATED BY SAVANNA GANUCHEAU

A thrilling, spine–chilling YA graphic novel from author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau—a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula

There’s no one in town stranger than Mina Murray . . .

An aspiring photographer, Mina has a reputation for hanging around creepy locations in her hometown of New Whitby; graveyards, crypts, or funeral homes no place is too weird for her to sneak into. But when a boat named the Demeter crashes on a nearby shore, Mina’s explorations uncover a whole new level of weird: Feral dogs, large boxes of dirt, and most notably, the body of the ship’s captain, completely drained of blood.

Shocked by the grisly scene, Mina sets out to unearth the truth behind what happened on the ship. But the deeper she digs the stranger things get around town. The head editor of her high school’s newspaper goes missing. Her best friend falls ill, plagued by nightmares of a massive, terrifying creature. And the handsome new transfer student, Raf, seems to have everyone under his thrall . . . including Mina’s crush, Jon. It’s clear that something ominous is going on, but will Mina be able to figure out who—or what—is the cause? Or is New Whitby doomed to become the hunting ground of this evil . . . forever?

Spine–chilling and inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Children of the Night is perfect for fans of Squad, Clementine, and Anya’s Ghost.

Victoria Setian started her career in Gotham City, specifically the third floor of DC Comics in the heart of New York City. Her writing chops eventually landed her a role on the DC interactive team, and since then she’s continued her crossover work with credits including the Batman: Arkham series, Mortal Kombat X, and Just Cause 4. She’s a Game Developer Conference speaker, NYU Game Center Incubator advisor, and helped pilot the Girl Scouts Game Design patch with Women in Games International. When she’s not tinkering on her next project, she’s hanging with her family or practicing Armenian folk dance. Savanna Ganucheau is a comic artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. She coauthored her first graphic novel, Bloom, with Kevin Panetta in 2019. Bloom received a distinction from the Junior Library Guild, a GLAAD Award nomination, and Amazon’s pick for Best Graphic Novel of 2019. In 2021, she adapted the novel Turtle in Paradise into the graphic novel format. Ganucheau has been creating comics since she was in third grade, and self–published her work in local comic book shops throughout high school. Ganucheau has also contributed to comic series such as Adventure Time, Lumberjanes, Jem and the Holograms, and The Backstagers

RIGHTS:

SELLING POINTS

STAR CREATORS: Victoria Setian is a well–known game developer with credits in various games, including the Batman: Arkham series and Mortal Kombat series. Savanna Ganucheau is best known for her work on Bloom (Macmillan, 2019), which gained a GLAAD Award nomination and was Amazon’s pick for Best Graphic Novel of 2019.

CLASSIC ADAPTIONS: Children of the Night (When Monsters Wake Book 1) is a fresh and modern take on the most beloved vampire story. Retellings of classic stories continue to be popular, as shown by Lore Olympus and Abrams’ own Shakespeare manga series.

EVERGREEN TOPIC: Monsters continue to be popular across media, with graphic novels such as Squad (HarperCollins, 2021) and Blackwater (Macmillan, 2022) doing very well.

TWO FORMATS: Available in hardcover (978–1–4197–6263–5) and paperback (978–1–4197–6264–2).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *224 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE

AGES 13 to 18

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL, GRAPHIC NOVELS ISBN 978-1-4197-6263-5

US $26.99 CAN $33.99 UK £19.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-725-6

The Mighty Bite #3: Hog-Rocket Ruckus

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY NATHAN

HALE

Trilobite and his friends are back, and the hunt for fame and fortune continues in this hilarious graphic novel series from the bestselling cartoonist behind the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series

The beloved team of prehistoric—and hysterical—creatures is back! This wacky, hilarious, and totally unique graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators

Trilobite and his friends hope to strike it rich making a documentary about an Ice Age super pig called the Entelodont. This mega pig is a cross between a hippo, a razorback, and a bag of chainsaws. A dangerous creature feature is sure to be a big hit with their audience. What could go wrong?

Their quest for a viral video takes a chaotic turn when they accidentally create the Hog–Rocket—a flying Entelodont with a love for destruction.

Now Trilobite and company have no video, no money—and no way to stop the mayhem they set in motion.

Nathan Hale is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series. He also wrote and illustrated the graphic novels One Trick Pony and Apocalypse Taco Hale lives in Utah, and you can find him online at nathanhaleauthor.com.

SELLING POINTS

SENSATIONAL NEW SERIES: The first two books in the series have been a huge success, selling over 37,000 copies combined. The first book in the series, The Mighty Bite, received a starred review from Booklist, which called it “a mighty undertaking.” This younger, totally hilarious graphic novel is perfect for both fans of the Hazardous Tales series and for readers who aren’t yet ready for those books but want their next great read after finishing a book like Dog Man

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: The

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series has sold over 1.8 million copies, and sales for each book keeps getting bigger and bigger!

EDUCATIONAL ADDITIONS: In–text callouts and light back matter will help readers learn more about some of the real–world science in the story.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Two-color illustrations throughout *288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 7 to 10 KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-7985-5 US $15.99 CAN $19.99 UK £11.99 ËxHSLELJy779855z ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-569-3

Ghost Town

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ERIC COLOSSAL

From author Eric Colossal comes an exciting new middle–grade graphic novel about friendship, growing up, and catching ghosts

The sleepy seaside town of Crater, is falling apart. The buildings are run–down, the streets are full of potholes, and the power is unreliable. However, it’s the only home Lily Cole has ever known, and despite her protests, Lily’s family will be moving away at the end of the summer. Now, Lily is determined to spend as much time as possible with her friends before she leaves, riding bikes, hanging out, and playing stickball.

When a foul ball leads the kids into an abandoned mansion on the edge of town, the gang is shocked to discover that Crater is haunted by thousands of ghosts, and they’ve stumbled upon the tools to hunt and trap them! With ghost traps fully charged and bikes at the ready, join Lily and her friends in the spookiest summer of their lives.

Funny and full of heart, Ghost Town is the perfect read for fans of Snapdragon, Beetle and the Hollowbones, and This Is Our Pact

Eric Colossal is a writer and artist born and raised in upstate New York. By day he works as a game director at an independent video game studio and by night he writes and illustrates graphic novels like the award–winning Rutabaga the Adventure Chef. While he may not believe in ghosts, he is still afraid of the dark.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

HOUSE AUTHOR: Eric Colossal is no stranger to the comics scene; his Rutabaga series has netted over 50,688 copies across formats (HC + paperback) , gaining praise from Scott Campbell and a place on New York Public Library’s Best Books for Kids (2016).

COMING–OF–AGE

STORY: With relatable events like changing schools, getting bad report cards, and dealing with crushes, protagonist Lily Cole is sure to appeal to young readers who are going through similar adolescent growing pains.

SPOOKY, FUN ADVENTURE: Ghost Town mixes heart, humor, and adventure with a light, ooky–spooky tone, sure to appeal to fans of Snapdragon, the Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl series, and Abrams’ own Suee and the Shadow duology.

TWO FORMATS: Available in hardcover (978–1–4197–4584–3) and paperback (978–1–4197–4585–0).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *256 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover POB PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 9 to 12

KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS, MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4584-3 US $24.99 CAN $31.99 UK £17.99

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Dino Poet

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

BY TOM ANGLEBERGER

From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic–novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs

Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem—ever! His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait . . . for now. The two set off into the wide, wild world, chasing life! Chasing poetry! Until a T–Rex starts chasing them

From the incomparable mind of New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, Dino Poet kicks off a hilarious graphic–novel series that is a rollicking romp through the land of the dinosaurs and a celebration of the poets that live in all of us.

Tom Angleberger is the New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series and the Flytrap Files series, as well as many other books for kids. He lives with his family in Virginia.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

SUPERSTAR AUTHOR: Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, the Qwikpick Papers series, and the Flytrap Files series, among many other beloved books for young readers. He’s a dynamic promoter, and kids love him.

DINO LOVE: This story is filled with plenty of dinosaur action, a perennially popular and kid–friendly topic.

POETRY PRIMER: This silly story serves as an accessible introduction to poetry for young readers, teaching them about rhyme schemes, haikus, limericks, and more.

GROWING FORMAT: Early graphic novels are on the rise with the success of Fox & Rabbit (over 64,000 gross sales across formats), Batcat (over 20,000 copies sold across all formats), and Astrid and Stella (over 50,000 copies sold across formats), with no signs of slowing down.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *96 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 5 to 8

KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-7280-1

US $13.99 CAN $17.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-245-6

Cooking Contest! (Batcat Book #3)

A GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

MEGGIE RAMM

Batcat is back and cooking up something extra special in the new graphic novel in Meggie Ramm’s hilarious early reader series

There’s something delicious in the air on Spooky Isle . . . it’s the scent of fall! The changing of seasons means Spooky Isle transforms into an autumnal wonderland—the tree leaves and the skull on Mount Marrow change colors, the air gets crisper, and, best of all, the Night Festival arrives!

Celebrating food, friends, found family, and festivities, everyone is excited for the next full moon. And this year, Al will enter the cooking contest! But Al doesn’t know what to cook . . . and he really, really wants to win! Together, Batcat and Al search for the perfect recipe and learn that sometimes winning doesn’t always mean coming in first place.

Filled with pun–derful, spooky (but not too spooky) humor, Cooking Contest! is perfect for fans of Investigators, the Narwhal and Jelly series, and Abrams’ own Astrid and Stella series.

Meggie Ramm (they/them) is a nonbinary cartoonist from Michigan. They spent their 20s teaching comics to kids in Oakland, California, and it was the best job in the whole world. They’ve had work in The New Yorker, have worked with Everyday Feminism and Silver Sprocket, and have a limerick–based comic strip called The Littlest Dungeon Guard distributed through Sunday HaHa. They love rhymes, reading gay sci–fi and fantasy, and comics.

SELLING POINTS

GROWING FORMAT: Early graphic novels are on the rise with the success of Astrid and Stella (over 70,000 gross sales across volumes in the series and formats), Fox & Rabbit (over 106,000 gross sales across volumes in the series and formats), and Mighty Marvel Team Up (over 165,000 gross sales across volumes in the series and formats), with no signs of slowing down.

FACING BIG FEELINGS: In this new adventure, Batcat and Al the Ghost learn that sometimes coming up short is OK—with the help of all of their friends on Spooky Isle.

SERIES SUCCESS: Readers who connected with Batcat and friends in the first two books will devour book three as quickly as Batcat devours a bag of delicious fish tacos, and find themselves impatiently waiting for the next installment.

FUN BACK MATTER: A fun recipe for Al the Ghost’s delicious Butternut Squash Quesadilla is included for aspiring young chefs to enjoy.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *96 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 6 to 9

KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS, KIDS FANTASY, KIDS SERIES

ISBN 978-1-4197-7622-9

US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK £10.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-367-5

RIGHTS: World

AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL

WRITTEN BY DEAN HALE; ILLUSTRATED BY DOUGLAS HOLGATE

Iron Man must team up with Doctor Strange to outsmart an otherworldly force that threatens New York City in this new Mighty Marvel Team–Up series

There’s chaos at Avengers Tower! When the communications system goes down at the tower, technical genius and super hero Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, thinks there will be a quick and easy solution. But when Iron Man learns that the root of the problem is the arrival of the otherworldly creature Gargantos and it’s missing children that are loose across New York City, Iron Man quickly finds that he’s out of his depth. Luckily for him, mystical expert Doctor Strange arrives to team up with Iron Man and save the day! The two heroes must find the missing Gargantots within the hour or Gargantos will return to take its anger out on the city. Can the two heroes gather the mystical toddlers in time?

Dean Hale is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of over 20 books for young readers, including Eisner Award–nominee Rapunzel’s Revenge, popular early chapter book series The Princess in Black, two graphic novels about young Wonder Woman, and two novels about the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. It has been said that if you look in the mirror and say Hale’s name three times, he will appear and give you a piggyback ride. This is mostly untrue. Douglas Holgate is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth from Penguin Kids, now also an Emmy Award–winning Netflix animated series, and the cocreator and illustrator of the graphic novel Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race for Scholastic Graphix. He has worked for the last 20 years making books and comics for publishers around the world from his garage in Victoria, Australia.

SELLING POINTS

MIGHTY BRAND: Marvel Comics continues to be one of the most recognizable and biggest brands worldwide, with Iron Man being one of the most popular characters among younger readers and fans.

SPIN–OFF TO HIT SERIES: The Spider–Man: Mighty Marvel Team–Up series has been extremely successful, with critical and commercial success and nearly 200,000 copies sold between the three books in all formats.

ALL–START TALENT: Author

Dean Hale has cowritten several hit series and graphic novels with Shannon Hale in this category, including the New York Times bestselling series Princess in Black, with this being his solo debut, and artist Douglas Holgate has been the ongoing illustrator for the New York Times bestselling series Last Kids on Earth, making this a power team for launching a new series.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *96 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 5 to 9 GRAPHIC NOVELS

ISBN 978-1-4197-7459-1

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-320-0

From The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family • By Lorien Lawrence

A Single Brutal Fate (The Broken Tower Book #2)

BY LEE PAIGE O'BRIEN

A powerful spellcaster must find an ancient archive and escape a dangerous bargain to save their friend—and themself—in the second book in The Broken Tower saga, which New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White called “a twisting, creeping mystery full of tenuous friendships, difficult choices, and beautiful magic.”

Rat Evans knows that they shouldn’t have made a deal with Isola, a shadowy raven knight older than the stars and more powerful than the strongest arcanists. They know Isola can’t be trusted, know that promising to go with her once all of this is over was a mistake. But they’d needed to make sure their friends were safe—that Harker was safe, even though they’re still not sure if he’s a friend or a rival or something more complicated. Rat hadn’t been expecting Harker to go willingly with Isola, to be trapped in the tower for months.

They need to search Bellamy Arts for answers on how to get Isola’s heart out of the Ingrid Collection. Even though Rat’s magic usually allows them to see hidden passages and open any lock, when they tried to get into the Collection last time, the doors wouldn’t open. With the help of Jinx, Agatha, and Will, Rat searches for answers, but Evening and his new apprentice are fast on their heels.

As Rat tries to use their powers to unravel the secrets of Isola’s heart and the Collection, the more they realize how intertwined they may be in all of this—and that their role may be a dangerous and deadly one. Will Rat find a way to escape their deal and save the boy they care about most? And what are they willing to risk in order to make sure that the tower and Isola are razed to the ground, for good this time? Enthralling and filled with twists, the second book in The Broken Tower saga combines the dark academia aesthetic of A Lesson in Vengeance with the queer rage of Hell Followed With Us, and will have readers tearing through the pages to see how this duology ends.

Lee Paige O’Brien (he/they) writes stories about trans kids, magic, and monsters of all kinds. At different times, he’s been a grad student, a literary agent, and an author. He lives in Brooklyn.

SELLING POINTS

SERIES PRAISE: A Hundred Vicious Turns received some great attention when it published: it was selected to be in the Unplugged book box, got blurbs from New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White and Rosiee Thor, and received a glowing review from Kirkus Reviews, who called it “dark, thrilling, and fantastical.”

TRANS REPRESENTATION: Now more than ever, young readers need stories that feature queer and trans characters in all of their complexity. This story features a mostly queer cast, and it doesn’t shy away from the messiness of growing up. It allows its queer characters to have bite and not have to conform to what society expects of them—and still find love and friendship in the midst of it all.

ENTICING AESTHETIC: The series is perfect for fans of dark academia—with its twisting mysteries, magic school setting, and brooding and nuanced cast of characters.

SPECIFICATIONS

*384 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 12 to 18 YOUNG ADULT

ISBN 978-1-4197-6517-9

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-852-9

Beyond the Board

THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST DARING BIG WAVE SURFER

BY MAYA GABEIRA

In this YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe–inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today

Beyond the Board is the untold story of living legend Maya Gabeira who—at 25—broke her back and went on not only to recover but to hold the record for highest wave conquered by any big–wave surfer in the 2019–2020 winter season. Gabeira has been heralded as one of the top surfers of her generation, male or female—a legend in the making. But who is the ferocious personality beyond the board?

Maya’s memoir chronicles her journey from determined teen surfer to the indomitable champion, Guinness World Record–holder, and role model she is today. Often called the “Super Woman of surfing,” Maya didn’t pick up a board until age 15; before that, she was a ballet dancer. Just two years later, she left her home in Rio de Janeiro in order to chase waves around the world, toting a single backpack and waiting tables to get by. As a teen, Maya carved her own path, and her story is a remarkable one: that of a passionate and driven young woman who learned never to flinch— even in the face of death.

Maya Gabeira is a Brazilian big–wave surfer, best known for setting the 2018 Guinness World Record for biggest wave ever surfed by a woman and for breaking her own record in 2020 with a wave of 73 1/2 feet, the biggest wave surfed by anyone–male or female–that year. As an ESPY Award winner and seven–time World Surf League Big Wave Award winner, Gabeira is one of the most influential surfers of all time. She is also passionately committed to, and a fierce advocate for, restoring the world’s oceans. She lives in Nazare, Portugal.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

TEEN FAVORITE: As a recipient of a Teen Choice Award for Best Female Action Sports Star, Maya has a proven record of appealing to young athletes and sports fanatics.

FEMALE EMPOWERMENT: Maya faced harassment, misogyny, and a near–fatal accident, and emerged a two–time Guinness World Record holder. Her achievements have changed the conversation surrounding female versus male dominance in big–wave surfing.

IN THE MEDIA: Maya’s documentary, Maya and the Wave, premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and was first runner–up for the People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. The film also debuted in the United States at the SVA Film Festival to a standing ovation.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white photograph insert *336 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

* Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 13 and up YOUNG ADULT, NONFICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-6002-0 US

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-601-3

Sea Change A NOVEL

BY SUSAN FLETCHER

An original and timely new YA novel from acclaimed author Susan Fletcher, set in a near–future where rogue gene editing has changed humanity—loosely based on The Little Mermaid

A girl torn between two worlds . . .

Turtle is scavenging a drowned town when she saves a stranger’s life. There’s something special about Kai—an attraction she’s never felt before. She would do anything to see him again.

But Turtle can never truly be with Kai, because Kai is Normal, and Turtle is one of the Mer, kids whose genes were illegally hacked before birth and who now have working gills as well as lungs. Turtle lives on an old cruise ship with the other Mer in order to be close to the water she needs to survive.

Yet she sneaks away and lies to her friends to spend more time on land with Kai. And the pull of the shore grows even stronger when Turtle reconnects with her sisters and learns that her father, who has been in prison for having her genes modified, has escaped and may be hiding out nearby.

When scientists come up with a way for the Mer to surrender their gills and live as Normals, Turtle faces a terrible choice. Turtle loves her life with her Mer friends, but she desperately misses her family. And then there’s Kai . . .

Should she give up her Mer community and their way of life, along with the joy of living freely under the sea? Or give up the guy she’s falling for . . . and any hope of reconnecting with her family?

Susan C. Fletcher is the award–winning author of eleven novels for kids and young adults. Collectively, her books have been translated into nine languages and her accolades include a Golden Kite Honor Book, the American Library Association’s Notable Books and Best Books for Young Adults, BCCB Blue Ribbon Books, and School Library Journal’s Best Books. She lives in Bryan, Texas, with her husband.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

REIMAGINED CLASSIC: Loosely inspired by The Little Mermaid, this story is an updated take on a classic sure to captivate fans of fairytale retellings.

EMOTIONAL HOOK: Sea Change explores themes of fitting in, first love, and family—both the one you’re born to and the one you make for yourself. Readers will see themselves in Turtle’s coming–of–age journey.

MODERN ROMANCE: Much like Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Turtle changes her whole life for a boy. However, in Fletcher’s reimagining, things are much more complicated, and Turtle’s romance takes an unexpected turn. Readers will appreciate the way this modernized love story interrogates the challenges that come with changing your whole life for a partner.

SCIENCE FUTURE: Sea Change grapples with the moral complexities and consequences of our near future. Characters deal with the late–stage effects of climate change and rising sea levels, and explore the moral ambiguity around genetic modification.

SPECIFICATIONS

*368 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 12 to 18 YOUNG ADULT

ISBN 978-1-4197-7392-1

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-298-2

The Forgotten Summer of Seneca A NOVEL

BY CAMRYN GARRETT

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle–grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father—and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village

Everything is changing, and twelve–year–old Rowan Robinson hates it. She’s dreading having to spend her summer in New York City with her Aunt Monica, even though she used to love it. But things are just different after her father passed away. Without him, nothing about her world feels the same.

Things start to get a little better when Rowan brings her dad’s old camera to Central Park to take pictures. But as she’s snapping photos, she notices a strange mirror–like shape floating in the air. When she gets closer to it, she trips and falls through the portal, and after she lands, she finds herself in a different world: Seneca Village, where Black people with magical abilities seem to live in the past, in a time without phones or electricity. At first, Rowan thinks it must be a dream, but the more time she spends in the village with her new friend Lily, the more she wants it to be real.

But outsiders aren’t even supposed to be able to find Seneca. Rowan and Lily aren’t sure how Rowan was able to see the portal, but they suspect it might have something to do with the girl who normally guards the portal having gone missing. As Rowan and Lily search for clues to help find the missing girl and uncover the truth of the portal’s magic, Rowan begins to realize what secrets this village might be hiding, and how the events of the past still linger in the present day.

Filled with sparkling magic, honest explorations of grief, and moving depictions of a new friendship, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca asks us to remember a history that’s often overlooked—and imagine a future where we’re brave enough to embrace change.

Camryn Garrett is an NAACP Image Award–nominated author and filmmaker who was born and raised in New York. Her first novel, Full Disclosure, received rave reviews from outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, the Today Show, and The Guardian. Her second novel, Off the Record, received three starred reviews. Her third novel, Friday I’m in Love, was an Indie Next Pick and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her work has been translated into nine languages. Camryn has also written and directed several short films. You can find her on X @dancingofpens, posting (too much) from a laptop named Stevie.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Garrett is a beloved and acclaimed YA author. She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award, her books have received multiple starred reviews, her most recent book was an Indie Next Pick, and her books have been featured in EW and on the Today Show. This is her middle–grade debut and an exciting new direction for her work.

POIGNANT TOPICS: The story deftly discusses issues of gentrification, grief, and not knowing where you fit in. Garrett has also pulled from her own experiences in losing her father and growing up in New York City to craft this truly moving and empathetic story.

LESSER–KNOWN HISTORY: Seneca Village was a real place that’s often not taught about in schools. The books weaves in this real–life narrative throughout the story and sheds light on a lesser–known piece of history in an accessible way.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white illustrations throughout *256 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 10 to 14

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-7333-4

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps

BY JONATHAN AUXIER

From the New York Times bestselling and award–winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep, comes an epic middle–grade adventure—companion to Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard— that will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyond

Since time before time, two opposing forces have been locked in an endless battle: It is the war between magic and reason—between what if and what is. And the victor will not just shape the future but the very nature of reality.

Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire have spent the last four years fighting to protect a world of magic from the insidious, unstoppable forces of “progress.” But, every day, the wonders that once surrounded them are vanishing. Lurking behind this transformation is a mysterious group called The League of Maps who seems to hold the answers. As Peter and Sophie fight to untangle this mystery, they find themselves thrown into opposing sides of a vast war that stretches from the very beginning of humanity and into our present age.

The War of the Maps is a breathtaking fantasy in the vein of His Dark Materials and The Last Battle that dares to give new answers to age–old questions—inviting readers of all ages to sail beyond the edges of the map into a world of magic, myth, and boundless adventure.

Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Vanished Kingdom series, The Night Gardener, Sweep, and The Fabled Stables series. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, PA.

SELLING POINTS

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Auxier’s The Night Gardener is a New York Times bestseller, and his books steadily backlist. His middle–grade titles alone have sold over 460,000 copies across formats!

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED

BACKLIST: Jonathan’s most recent novel Sweep garnered six starred reviews and was awarded both a Charlotte Huck Award and a Sydney Taylor Book Award. Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard collected four starred reviews, including this gem from Kirkus: “this novel should be in the hands of every human young enough at heart to be enchanted by the written word.”

CROSS–PROMOTION: The War of the Maps will publish alongside paperback reissues of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, bringing the Peter Nimble series to a whole new generation of readers.

SPECIFICATIONS

*464 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-270-1 RIGHTS: World/English

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 8 to 12 MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-5394-7

US $19.99 UK £13.99

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The Right Call

A GAME CHANGER COMPANION NOVEL

BY TOMMY GREENWALD

From award–winning author Tommy Greenwald comes a thrilling companion novel to Game Changer that explores the growing pressures in youth sports, and the lengths some parents will go to make sure their kid comes out on top

Cal Klondike’s life revolves around baseball. He’s the Walthorne Baseball Academy’s star pitcher, and everyone from his coach to his dad to the town sports blogger is telling Cal he has an unlimited future in the sport. But with all this attention comes a lot of added stress, especially as the season kicks into high gear and college and pro scouts start to show up at the games. Inevitably, tensions that have been bubbling under the surface finally boil over, culminating in a confrontation that could change Cal’s relationship to baseball forever.

Told through a combination of transcripts, articles, texts, and emails, The Right Call is a gripping, fast–paced story about our split–second decisions, facing the consequences, and the courage it takes to forgive.

Tommy Greenwald’s sports novels for young readers, which include Game Changer and its companion novels Rivals, Dinged, and The Right Call, have been on thirty–one state lists, won four state book awards, and have been Amazon Best Book, YALSA Top Ten and Junior Library Guild selections. Greenwald is also the author of the Good Sports League series, among many other books for children. In his day–job, he is the cofounder of Spotco Advertising, a theatrical and entertainment advertising agency in New York City, and the lyricist and co–bookwriter (with Andrew Lippa) of John & Jen, an off–Broadway musical that has been produced around the country and internationally. To read woefully outdated information about Greenwald, visit tommygreenwald.com. He lives in Connecticut.

SELLING POINTS

SUCCESSFUL BACKLIST: Game Changer has sold more than 75,000 copies, was on 19 state lists, was an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and is now in its tenth printing. Rivals has sold more than 36,000 copies and was also a JLG selection and an Amazon Prime Box selection. Dinged is off to a strong start with over 17,000 copies sold and was named to the Texas Lone Star list.

UNIQUE FORMAT: The story has multimedia elements to the writing —such as sports commentary, interviews, and newspaper articles—making it an accessible read.

TIMELY TOPIC: Sports books are especially popular in middle grade. Like the other books in this series, The Right Call takes a hard look at the issues impacting youth sports. This time Greenwald focuses on the increasing pressures on young athletes and the concerning increase in hostility toward referees in youth sports, something often covered in the news and many young readers will relate to.

SPECIFICATIONS

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 10 to 14

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-7285-6

US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-248-7

RIGHTS: World/All

Smoke & Mirrors

A NOVEL

BY ROSALYN RANSAW

An exciting and twisty middle–grade debut mystery novel—perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and The Parker Inheritance—about the disappearance of a famous magician, and one boy’s quest to find the truth

Spending the summer with his aunt as the only Black kid in a small Midwestern town was bad enough, but now Andy Carter’s summer has been effectively ruined. His dad’s parole hearing is postponed, he misses his friends, and—when an old barn burns down—he’s stuck taking the blame. Andy is sentenced with helping the barn’s owner, a cantankerous old man, renovate his crumbling mansion—a mansion that hides a mystery. It was once owned by the famous magician the Red Nave. In 1954, the Nave was a wanted suspect in the town’s most infamous murder before disappearing without a trace.

The whole town is sure the Red Nave is guilty, but to Andy, things just don’t add up. Investigating a mystery from the ’50s isn’t the same as spending time with his dad, but Andy can’t help but be drawn into the Red Nave’s exciting world of magic and illusion. To solve the Nave’s final vanishing act, Andy teams up with another boy he doesn’t quite trust. Secret by secret, they try to uncover the Red Nave’s identity and learn why his last performance came to such a tragic end.

With a gripping combination of hidden doors, shocking twists, and deep emotional heart, Smoke & Mirrors asks the question: How much of the truth is what you can get people to believe?

Rosalyn Ransaw is a Columbia University graduate living in Columbus, Ohio. When not writing, she works as a digital marketing manager and enjoys claiming her best friend’s dog as her own. Smoke & Mirrors was loosely inspired by her time working as a small–town summer camp counselor and witnessing the way white children’s side of the story was always easier believed, coupled with her mother’s unshakable belief that the only difference between illusion and magic is perspective.

SELLING POINTS

STRONG SOCIAL THEMES: Ransaw tackles delicate social topics such as bullying, prejudice, and the injustices of our justice system with a refreshing mix of realism and compassion.

COMPELLING MYSTERY:

Packed to the brim with twists and turns, readers will fly through this book as they accompany Andy in solving this mystery.

INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP: The heart of this story comes from the unlikely friendship formed between Andy and Mr. Gilbert, a curmudgeonly old man who gives Andy a second chance when no one else will.

COMBATING ASSUMPTIONS:

This story encourages readers to stand up for the truth, even when others can’t see it, and reminds us all that sometimes it’s the kids in our lives who see things most clearly.

SPECIFICATIONS

*272 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 8 to 12

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-7013-5 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-119-0

The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family A NOVEL

BY LORIEN LAWRENCE

An action–packed, spine–tingling ghost story about twins with supernatural powers—perfect for fans of Five Nights At Freddy’s and the Goosebumps series

Thirteen–year–old twins Gabby and Trent Manning are Connecticut’s youngest paranormal investigators. Both have inherited “the gift” from their grandparents, the Mannings, whose legendary ghost hunts inspired several books and movies—but whose names have been nearly forgotten since their untimely deaths years ago.

Armed with EMF machines, flashlights, and recording equipment, the twins’ mom drags them all over New England in an attempt to bring their family back into the limelight. Never mind that Gabby is tired of being known as a Ghost Twin, and Trent finds most of the haunts to be pretty frightening. Their mom thinks their latest destination is exactly what the family needs to go viral: the abandoned Majestic Theater, the site of the late Mannings’ infamous failed exorcism.

However, nothing about this investigation goes according to plan. After a terrifying séance–gone–wrong on the stage, their mother goes missing in the building, and it’s clear that a powerful demon is haunting the theater. Will the twins be able live up to their grandparents’ legacy and vanquish the demon—before it’s too late?

Featuring articles, interviews, and other found media throughout, The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family is packed with scares that will leave readers sleeping with the lights on

Lorien Lawrence is a writer and middle school English teacher from Connecticut. She is the author of the Fright Watch series. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found exploring New England with her family.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

SCARY STORIES: From Stranger Things to Goosebumps, middle–grade readers love horror, and this ghost story strikes the balance of a unique premise with a classic–feeling haunting.

HIGH PRAISE: Lawrence’s previous series had great buzz, including a Junior Library Guild Selection and an endorsement from horror luminary Stephen King: “The chills come guaranteed.”

JUICY CONCEPT: Asks the question: What if Ed and Lorraine Warren, the real–life paranormal investigators made famous by The Conjuring movie, were modern teenagers who post their exorcisms on YouTube?

SPECIFICATIONS

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 10 to 14

KIDS SERIES, MIDDLEGRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-6883-5

US $17.99 CAN $22.99 UK £12.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-051-3

RIGHTS: World/All

The Summer of the Bone Horses

A CHAPTER BOOK

WRITTEN BY VIRGINIA DRIVING HAWK SNEVE; ILLUSTRATED BY STEPH LITTLEBIRD

A Lakota child spends a summer with grandparents at their home on the Rosebud Reservation in this young chapter book, illustrated in full–color

When Eddie’s parents drive from the Black Hills to the Dakota plains to drop him off with Grandpa and Grandma High Elk, Eddie aches all over at the thought of being away from Mom and Dad for the first time. But quickly, Eddie’s stay on the Rosebud Reservation becomes a summer that he’ll never forget as he spends his days riding horses, fishing, helping Grandma in her garden, and playing with the toy bone horses that his grandfather gave him. When his grandfather is hurt and needs medical attention, Eddie steps up and helps him get the care he needs. With lively full–color illustrations, this charming chapter book follows a present–day Lakota child connecting with extended family, embracing new experiences, and growing up along the way.

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve is an award–winning author (whose accolades include the National Humanities Medal) and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota) who was raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. She has published over 20 books on South Dakota history, aboriginal American history, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction works for children. Her picture book The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood was named a Smithsonian magazine’s Best Children’s Books of 2011. Driving Hawk Sneve taught in the public school system for a number of years. She lives in South Dakota. Steph Littlebird is an Indigenous artist, writer, curator, and a member of Oregon’s Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Her work combines traditional aesthetics with contemporary materials and subject matter to forge connections between our collective past and imminent future. Littlebird received national recognition as curator of This IS Kalapuyan Land (2020) an exhibition at the Five Oaks Museum in Portland, which was featured by ArtNews and PBS NewsHour. She currently lives in Las Vegas, NV.

SELLING POINTS

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Driving Hawk Sneve received the 2000 National Humanities Medal, and her 2011 picture book The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood was named a Smithsonian magazine’s Best Children’s Books.

RISING–STAR ARTIST: Littlebird is the illustrator of My Powerful Hair, which has sold nearly 45,000 copies, received four starred reviews and strong media coverage, and was named an ALSC Notable Children’s Book and a Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten Selection.

NATIVE VOICES: Driving Hawk Sneve saw an urgent need for more children’s books about Native American characters portrayed in a contemporary context, rather than as “myths” of the past.

IN–DEMAND GENRE: Chapter books centering non–white kid characters in contemporary, realistic settings and facing everyday problems are a fast–growing category.

MULTIGENERATIONAL: Depicts two generations of a Lakota family, centering the narrator’s growing bond with his grandparents.

ENGAGING ART: Littlebird’s distinctive, bright, and bold artwork has an innate kid appeal.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color and two-color illustrations throughout *64 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 5 to 8

CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-5955-0

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-578-8

The Truth about the Tooth Fairy (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #1)

WRITTEN BY LEAH CYPESS; ILLUSTRATED BY SARAH LYNNE REUL

A charming new chapter book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras

Miriam is the youngest, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know things. She’s not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to debunk all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids. When her first tooth comes loose, Miriam is determined to prove to her friends and family that the tooth fairy isn’t real. She’s going to lay the perfect trap . . . just as soon as her tooth actually comes out. But despite all her scheming, her investigation doesn’t go to plan. Maybe, just maybe, the tooth fairy is real after all?

Leah Cypess wrote her first story when she was in the first grade and has been writing ever since. She’s the author of the Sister Ever After series along with many books for young adults. She lives in Silver Spring, MD. Sarah Lynne Reul is the author–illustrator of many books for children including Bubbie & Rivka’&s Best–Ever Challah (So Far!),The Breaking News, and Allie All Along . She grew up in Brooklyn, but now lives just outside of Boston with her family.

SELLING POINTS

SCRAPBOOK FORMAT:

Notebook–style illustrations and lists make the format accessible for reluctant readers and will inspire kids to investigate their own mysteries.

LAUGH–OUT–LOUD FUNNY: Full of silly schemes and just the right amount of sass, Miriam is sure to be a favorite of emerging readers everywhere.

MAGICAL TWIST: Miriam will investigate the magical creatures all around her, from the tooth fairy to mermaids, fairies, and more!

JEWISH REPRESENTATION: Miriam’s family and community are observant of the Jewish faith and traditions, an underrepresented community in the chapter–book category.

TWO FORMATS: Available in hardcover (978–1–4197–7240–5) and paperback (978–1–4197–7241–2).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white illustrations throughout *112 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 5 to 8

CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7240-5

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-228-9

The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3)

WRITTEN BY LOURDES HEUER; ILLUSTRATED BY LYNNOR BONTIGAO

The Lucky Day is the third book from author Lourdes Heuer and award–winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao’s young chapter–book series—perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson—about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town

It’s the last day of school before spring break, but there’s still so much to do! Mateo is on a mission to catch a leprechaun, and Sasha and Sophia can’t wait to work on their school garden. Elena just wants to read about dinosaurs, but when she finds a secret map in her textbook, she’ll need all her friends to help her find the treasure of Seashell Key—and make a treasure map of their own!

Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of spring fun, this is a great addition to an exciting new chapter book series.

Lourdes Heuer holds an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is an associate professor of English at Broward College in South Florida. She is the author of several books, including On This Airplane and Esme’s Birthday Conga Line. Heuer grew up in a city apartment above a little toy shop before moving to South Florida, where she spent many of her summers making sandcastles on the shore of the Cape Florida Lighthouse of Key Biscayne. Lynnor Bontigao is an illustrator based in New Jersey. She is a recipient of the SCBWI Tomie dePaola Award. Bontigao is the author–illustrator of Sari–Sari Summers and the illustrator of The World’s Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon, At the End of the Day by Lisl H. Detlefsen, and Kailani’s Gift by Dorina Lazo Gilmore–Young. Growing up in the Philippines, Bontigao encountered many monster storms and like the kids in Seashell Key, looked forward to the warm bright sun after.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR CATEGORY: Young, full–color chapter books are popular with emerging readers, and this is a masterfully written and charming new addition to the category.

ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful full–color illustrations throughout bring the world of Seashell Key to life.

DIVERSE CAST: A wide range of readers will see themselves in the playful inhabitants of this seaside town.

LITERACY BUILDER: Short sentences, repetition, reader questions and more make this series “ideal for sensitive beginning readers” (Kirkus).

CROSS PROMOTION: The third book will publish alongside the paperback of The Monster Storm, which will include promotional materials for the third book.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *80 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 5 to 8

CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6752-4 US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK £10.99 ËxHSLELJy767524z

ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-000-1

RIGHTS: World/All MARYA KHAN

Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)

WRITTEN BY SAADIA

FARUQI; ILLUSTRATED

BY

ANI BUSHRY

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third–grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring

When new kid Waleed joins the class, Marya is excited to get to work with him on a class project. Every pair of students gets a country to research and, since both Marya and Waleed are from Pakistan, that’s the country Ms. Piccolo assigns them.

Much to Marya’s dismay, she has two problems: She doesn’t know much about her grandparents’ country, and Waleed is very shy and doesn’t like to talk. Never one to be discouraged, Marya embarks on Operation Make a Friend. Surely Marya can befriend Waleed, and together they’ll make the best project ever. Can Waleed and Marya work together to share their Pakistan presentation with the class? Can Marya help Waleed get over his shyness, even if he doesn’t seem interested in her help? This group project is shaping up to be Marya’s biggest challenge yet!

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle–grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero. Besides writing books for kids, she also loves reading, binge–watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston, TX, with her family. Ani Bushry graduated from the University of West England with a background in graphic design and illustration. She grew up listening to stories her mom used to tell her and always wanted to tell her own. She lives in the Maldives with her husband and cat, Lilo, whom she loves to spoil.

SELLING POINTS

ALL–STAR AUTHOR: Faruqi’s books consistently garner acclaim. Meet Yasmin! received two starred reviews, was a JLG selection and a Kirkus Best of the Year, and the series has sold more than 700,000 copies; A Place at the Table was a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable Book and a TLA Lone Star reading list pick; and A Thousand Questions was a JLG selection and a NYPL Best Book. The second Marya Khan book also received a starred review from School Library Journal

SUCCESSFUL TRACK IN

CATEGORY: Starring a Pakistani American girl with a charming voice, this is perfect for readers who have aged out of Faruqi’s Yasmin series and are looking for their next great read.

GROWING SERIES: The Marya Khan series has sold almost 50,000 copies across all formats and shows no signs of slowing down!

BONUS BACKMATTER: Like the other books in the series, this book will feature backmatter with an activity relating to the story.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white illustrations throughout *144 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 6 to 9 CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-7495-9

US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK £10.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-327-9

From Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote • Written by Andrea Beaty; illustrated by David Roberts

Fall of the Robots (The Last Human #2)

WRITTEN BY LEE BACON; ILLUSTRATED BY CHRIS DANGER

The thrilling and hilarious companion to The Last Human––which is in the works to be a major motion picture from the producers of Spider–Man: Into the Spider–Verse—about a world where robots and humans coexist . . . though the peace between them may not last long—now in paperback

It’s been a few months now since XR_935 met Emma, a human girl who wasn’t supposed to exist. The robots thought that they’d eliminated all humans, but there were still some clinging to survival, who made it through the war. Now, the robots and humans live side by side, and the world is so much better for it. They’ve formed a new society where they live together as equals.

Even if XR doesn’t always understand the emotions or the disorder of the human’s settlement, XR is impressed that they somehow always seem to make it work––especially considering all the terrible things that robots did to humans all those years ago. But some humans are not so quick to forget or forgive what the robots did . . . and a group of humans begins to rise up and rebel against the precarious peace that they’ve made. Can XR and Emma quell this danger? Or could this be the end of the robots—and the world—as they know it?

Lee Bacon is the author of several books for young people, including The Last Human, Imaginary, and the Joshua Dread and Legendtopia series, as well as the original audio story The Mystery of Alice. His books have been translated into 23 languages. Bacon grew up in Texas and now lives in New Jersey.

RIGHTS:

SELLING POINTS

LASTING SUCCESS: Lee Bacon is great at creating high–concept middle–grade novels with unique characters and voices. Imaginary received two starred reviews, and The Last Human has sold over 35,000 copies and was optioned for film by Lord and Miller (creators of The Lego Movie and producers of Spider–Man: Into the Spider–Verse), who plan to direct the live–action film adaptation.

ROBOT REVOLUTION: With the rise of AI and other technology like it, robots are in the news and on the minds of many readers.

INNOVATIVE FORM: Like The Last Human, this new story uses a unique first person—or first robot—voice filled with humor, lots of emojis, and plenty for the robots and humans to learn from each other.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white illustrations

*272 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

* Paperback

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 8 to 12

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, KIDS SERIES ISBN 978-1-4197-6918-4 US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK £6.99 ËxHSLELJy769184z ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-084-1

Cut Loose! (The Chance to Fly #2)

BY ALI STROKER AND STACY DAVIDOWITZ

The showstopping sequel to The Chance to Fly, which New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer called “unique, inspirational, and full of heart”— now in paperback

It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Hudson; her boyfriend (swoon!), Malik; and her very favorite thing: theater. This year, there’s a middle–school theater competition, and any production that wins their regional competition will get the chance to perform—on a real Broadway stage!

Nat couldn’t be more excited. This is her chance to make it big and prove she belongs at her new school. She wows the director and gets cast in the school production: Footloose! But rehearsals are super stressful. Dance diva Skye wants more complex choreography, Malik keeps flaking for band practice, and Hudson gives Nat the cold shoulder, leaving Nat confused and alone. Nat starts to wonder whether she can really carry the show to Broadway and whether, without her friends, it’s worth doing theater at all.

Full of heart, friendship, and so much song, Cut Loose! by Tony Award winner Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz is an uplifting story about embracing your strengths, standing out, and standing up for what you believe in.

Ali Stroker is a Tony Award–winning actress for her role as Ado Annie in the 2019 revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West’s acclaimed 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. Since then, she’s performed on stages across New York as well as in movies and television shows, including Echoes, The Glee Project, Glee, Big Nate, and Alice’s Wonderland Bakery. Stroker is the proud coauthor of the picture book Ali and the Sea Stars Stacy Davidowitz is an acclaimed author and playwright. Her novel The Chance to Fly, coauthored by Ali Stroker, was named a best children’s book of the year by Amazon, Chicago Public Library, Parents, and Bank Street College of Education. Davidowitz is also the author of the Camp Rolling Hills series, the Hanazuki chapter–book series, and award–winning plays that have been produced regionally and internationally. She lives in upper Manhattan with her husband and twin boys.

SELLING POINTS

SOARING SUCCESS: The Chance to Fly has sold almost 30,000 copies across all formats, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, was an Amazon Best of the Year pick, a Prime Book Box selection, and received great blurbs from Chris Colfer, Kristin Chenoweth, Judith Heumann, Gregory Maguire, and Sophia Gennusa.

PITCH–PERFECT

TEAM: Stroker is the first actress who uses a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Spring Awakening, and she is the first person in a wheelchair to win a Tony for her role in the revival of Oklahoma! She was on Glee and the TIME 100 Next list, has more than 87,000 Instagram followers and 30,000 X followers, and her star continues to rise. Davidowitz is a playwright and children’s book author. They’re the perfect team to bring Nat’s story to life.

DISABILITY REPRESENTATION:

Nat’s journey is inspired by Stroker’s own experience as an actress who uses a wheelchair, and this new story is as heartwarming and empowering as the first book.

INCLUSIVE AND UPLIFTING MESSAGES: Nat navigates challenges, both universal ones (changing friendship, first loves, body hangups, and fitting in) and others more specific to her disability (accessibility, prejudice, and limited opportunities) as she makes friends and learns to stand up for herself.

SPECIFICATIONS

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 8 to 12

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-6405-9

US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK £6.99

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-804-8

Dinged

A GAME CHANGER COMPANION NOVEL

BY TOMMY GREENWALD

In the gripping companion to Tommy Greenwald’s award–winning novel Game Changer, a star football player watches his father deteriorate from injuries he suffered playing the very same sport—now in paperback

Caleb Springer is the up–and–coming star freshman quarterback on the high school football team, which isn’t a surprise considering his dad, Sammy Springer, was an NFL superstar and is now the town celebrity. College scouts are already snooping around Caleb and his future seems set.

But just as Caleb’s glory days begin, his dad starts to change. He’s forgetting things and getting angry at random times. Caleb is forced to confront a bleak possibility: The sport that gives him so much status and self–worth might be the cause of his dad’s strange behavior. Will Caleb keep playing the sport of his dreams, even if he knows how dangerous it can be?

Tommy Greenwald’s sports novels for young readers, which include Game Changer and its companion novels Rivals, Dinged, and The Right Call, have been on thirty–one state lists, won four state book awards, and have been Amazon Best Book, YALSA Top Ten and Junior Library Guild selections. Greenwald is also the author of the Good Sports League series, among many other books for children. In his day–job, he is the cofounder of Spotco Advertising, a theatrical and entertainment advertising agency in New York City, and the lyricist and co–bookwriter (with Andrew Lippa) of John & Jen, an off–Broadway musical that has been produced around the country and internationally. To read woefully outdated information about Greenwald, visit tommygreenwald.com. He lives in Connecticut.

RIGHTS: World/All

SELLING POINTS

SUCCESSFUL BACKLIST: Game Changer has sold more than 75,000 copies, was on 19 state lists, was an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and is now in its tenth printing. Rivals has sold more than 36,000 copies and was also a JLG selection and an Amazon Prime Box selection. Dinged is off to a strong start with over 17,000 copies sold and was named to the Texas Lone Star list.

UNIQUE FORMAT: The story has multimedia elements to the writing —such as sports commentary, interviews, and newspaper articles—making it an accessible read.

TIMELY TOPIC: Sports books are especially popular in middle grade. Like Game Changer, Dinged also tackles the dangers of playing football, this time through the lens of a father–son relationship. This topic is still unfortunately timely and is one that Greenwald is passionate about.

CROSS PROMOTION: Dinged will publish alongside The Right Call, the brand–new book in the series, offering plenty of entry points for new readers.

SPECIFICATIONS

*288 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 10 to 14

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION, KIDS FICTION, SPORTS ISBN 978-1-4197-5516-3

US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK £6.99

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Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book 1)

WRITTEN BY R.L. STINE; INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS BY JEFF ZAPATA; COVER ILLUSTRATION BY JOE SIMKO

Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine teams up with the pop–culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for Welcome to Smellville, the first book in this hysterical middle–grade series with illustrations by Jeff Zapata and Joe Simko, now in paperback

Welcome to the town of Smellville, where ten kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People may think that they’re gross and weird and strange, but they’re not bad kids—they just don’t know any better. In this hilarious illustrated series from bestselling author R.L. Stine, the Garbage Pail Kids—from Adam Bomb to Brainy Janey—get into mischief at their middle school, all while battling bullies and their archenemies, Penny and Parker Perfect. These all–new illustrated stories are sure to amuse, entertain, and repulse readers of all ages.

R.L. Stine has more than 400 million English–language books in print, plus international editions in 32 languages, making him one of the most popular children’s book authors of all time. Besides Goosebumps, he has written series including Fear Street, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, the Nightmare Room, Dangerous Girls, and Just Beyond. Stine lives in New York City with his wife, Jane, an editor and publisher. The Topps Company, Inc., originator of Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks, and Bazooka Joe brands, was founded in 1938 and is the preeminent creator and marketer of physical and digital trading cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionary. Check out GPK via social media: #garbagepailkids, facebook.com/GarbagePailKids, garbagepailkids.com. Jeff Zapata has worked on comic books and trading cards for more than 25 years, including 13 gross, memorable ones as an editor, art director, and artist on Garbage Pail Kids and other brands at the Topps Company. Joe Simko is an artist known for his happy–horror style. He is one of the premiere Garbage Pail Kids illustrators for the Topps Company and lives in New York City with his wife, son, dog, and many, many boxes of cereal.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

STAR AUTHOR: R.L. Stine changed the face of publishing with the mega–successful Goosebumps series, and we’re excited to bring this successful series to paperback.

ANNIVERSARY: 2025 is the 40th anniversary of Garbage Pail Kids—perfect opportunity to bring renewed interest in the series.

POPULAR BRAND: Garbage Pail Kids launched in 1985, created by Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Maus. Nearly 40 years later, GPK still resonates with a loyal fanbase and a new generation of readers discovering the cards and merchandise for the first time.

STRONG SALES: With over 197,000 copies sold across formats, Garbage Pail Kids continues to be an evergreen brand among young readers.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: In addition to two blockbuster movies, the Goosebumps live–action television series aired October 13, 2023, quickly becoming the seventh most–streamed television series across all platforms the week of October 9–15, 2023. With the second season on the horizon, this will continue to expand awareness and promotional opportunities for the R.L. Stine name and brand.

AFFORDABLE FORMAT: Now at a lower price point, we hope to expand the audience for this Garbage Pail Kids series.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white illustrations *208 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

* Paperback PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 8 to 12

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION, HUMOR

ISBN 978-1-4197-4362-7

US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK £6.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-838-1

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

THE QUESTIONEERS BOOK #3

WRITTEN

BY

ANDREA BEATY; ILLUSTRATED BY DAVID ROBERTS

A chapter book adventure starring Iggy Peck, Architect and friends from the New York Times bestselling Questioneers series—now in paperback

Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When he’s not making houses out of food, his head is up in the clouds, dreaming of design. So he’s totally blown away when Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice inherits an old house from ice–cream mogul Herbert Sherbert that is filled with countless rooms from all his favorite architectural periods. But something’s not quite right. . . . Everyone says the house is haunted, and it seems that a number of priceless antiques—which were supposed to help Aunt Bernice pay for the house’s upkeep—have gone missing. If they can’t find those antiques, Aunt Bernice might lose the house forever. It will take all of Iggy’s knowledge of architecture and the help of the other Questioneers—Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Sofia Valdez—to solve the mystery and find the treasure!

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion is the third in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.

Andrea Beaty is the author of the Questioneers series, Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago. David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including the Questioneers series, The Cook and the King, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau. He lives in London, where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.

SELLING POINTS

BESTSELLING SERIES: The Questioneers chapter books have sold over 1 million copies and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.

NEW FORMAT: The series is now available for the first time in paperback!

NETFLIX BOOST: The Netflix show Ada Twist, Scientist launched in September 2021, drawing even more readers to the books.

BONUS BACKMATTER: Informational backmatter helps the youngest readers and scientists learn more about the concepts discussed in the book.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Two-color illustrations throughout *144 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/4" - 133mm

*HEIGHT: 7 5/8" - 194mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 6 to 9

CHILDREN'S

ISBN 978-1-4197-7771-4

US $7.99 CAN $9.99 UK £5.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-866-4

Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

THE QUESTIONEERS BOOK #4

WRITTEN BY ANDREA BEATY; ILLUSTRATED BY DAVID ROBERTS

The fourth book in the bestselling Questioneers chapter book series starring community leader, Sofia Valdez!

Miss Lila Greer thinks it’s time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing the pet. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. There are seventeen kids in the class. She gets seventeen different suggestions including one for the Chrysler Building. (Guess who!) The class has to hold a primary election to get down to two options; campaign for the two candidates; and then, it’s time for the election of the class pet. But when the votes are counted, there is a tie, eight to eight. Where is the seventeenth vote to break the tie? The vote has vanished, and it’s up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to figure out what happens next! Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote is the fourth book in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.

Andrea Beaty is the author of the Questioneers series, Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago. David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including the Questioneers series, The Cook and the King, and Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau. He lives in London, where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.

SELLING POINTS

HELPING THE VOTERS OF TOMORROW: The backmatter includes a guide to the American election, helping kids understand the process of presidential and congressional elections. It touches on political parties, districts, primaries, voting, the Electoral College, the role of the press, why it matters, and more!

BESTSELLING SERIES: Both the Questioneers picture books and chapter books are New York Times bestsellers, and the momentum keeps building. The chapter book series has sold over 1 million copies.

NEW FORMAT: The series is now available for the first time in paperback!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Two-color illustrations throughout *160 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/4" - 133mm

*HEIGHT: 7 5/8" - 194mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 6 to 9

KIDS FICTION, JUVENILE, CHILDREN'S ISBN 978-1-4197-4351-1 US $7.99 CAN $9.99 UK £5.99 ËxHSLELJy743511z ebook ISBN 978-1-68335-832-9

Find a Missing Star (SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries #1)

WRITTEN BY DAVE LEWMAN; ILLUSTRATED BY FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA

Uncover the mysteries of Bikini Bottom in an all–new middle–grade series featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends—now in paperback

SpongeBob SquarePants is on the case in this new middle–grade series. On the eve of a mayoral event happening at the Krusty Krab, Patrick Star goes missing! With no one willing to help find him, SpongeBob and Squidward put on their best detective gear and hit the case themselves. But as their investigation leads them to the darkest corners of Bikini Bottom, unknown secrets about SpongeBob’s best friend are quickly revealed.

Energetic and fast–paced with plenty of kid–friendly humor, Find a Missing Star, the first in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries series, is a great read for new and longtime fans of the hit TV series.

David Lewman has written more than 65 books starring SpongeBob SquarePants, the Fairly OddParents, G.I. Joe, Club CSI, Trolls, and other popular characters. He has also written scripts for many acclaimed television shows. Lewman lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Donna, and their dog, Pirkle.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR BRAND: SpongeBob SquarePants has been a global phenomenon since 1999, with over 300 episodes of the TV series on air! The show has 4.5 million followers on Instagram and 2.7 million followers on X. The brand continues to be the #1 Nick digital franchise on all apps, websites, and connected devices with 129 billion lifetime YouTube minutes watched and 96% global awareness.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: The release of this paperback editions follows the 25th anniversary of the franchise which has several activations for the rest of the year, including several TV and YouTube holiday specials and an upcoming SVOD release in 2025.

EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS: Features fun black–and–white spot illustrations by comics superstar Francesco Francavilla.

SPECIFICATIONS

*224 pages

*WIDTH: 5 1/2" - 140mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 8 to 12

MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

ISBN 978-1-4197-5773-0 US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK £6.99 ËxHSLELJy757730z

The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2)

WRITTEN BY LOURDES HEUER; ILLUSTRATED BY LYNNOR BONTIGAO

The Monster Storm is the second book in author Lourdes Heuer and award–winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao’s young chapter–book series Seashell Key, perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson series, about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town—now in paperback

It’s fall on the island of Seashell Key! A monster storm is on the horizon, but that won’t stop Mateo from entering the fall festival competitions, or Sophia and Sasha from showing off their swimming skills. When the storm finally hits, Eli, Ezra, and Elana gather around the flashlight to tell spooky stories about the monster of Seashell Key—that is if they can agree on what the monster actually is. When the storm finally passes, the gang has to work together to find Pixie the dog— hopefully before the monster of Seashell Key finds her!

Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of fall fun, this is a great addition to an exciting new chapter–book series.

Lourdes Heuer holds an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is an associate professor of English at Broward College in South Florida. She is the author of several books, including On This Airplane and Esme’s Birthday Conga Line. Heuer grew up in a city apartment above a little toy shop before moving to South Florida, where she spent many of her summers making sandcastles on the shore of the Cape Florida Lighthouse of Key Biscayne. Lynnor Bontigao is an illustrator based in New Jersey. She is a recipient of the SCBWI Tomie dePaola Award. Bontigao is the author–illustrator of Sari–Sari Summers and the illustrator of The World’s Best Class Plant by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon, At the End of the Day by Lisl H. Detlefsen, and Kailani’s Gift by Dorina Lazo Gilmore–Young. Growing up in the Philippines, Bintigao encountered many monster storms and like the kids in Seashell Key, looked forward to the warm bright sun after.

SELLING POINTS

POPULAR CATEGORY: Young, full–color chapter books are popular with emerging readers, and this is a masterfully written and charming new addition to the category.

ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS:

Beautiful full–color illustrations throughout bring the world of Seashell Key to life.

LITERACY BUILDER: Short sentences, repetition, reader questions, and more make this series “ideal for sensitive beginning readers” (Kirkus).

DIVERSE CAST: A wide range of readers will see themselves in the playful inhabitants of this seaside town.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *80 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Paperback PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 5 to 8 CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6744-9

ebook ISBN 978-1-64700-984-7

The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (The Woofmore #2)

WRITTEN

BY DONNA GEPHART

AND LORI HASKINS HOURAN; ILLUSTRATED BY JOSH CLELAND

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome, full–color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland—now in paperback

Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).

In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky–story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it?

With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter–book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!

Lori Haskins Houran and Donna Gephart are longtime furends who love books, dogs, and books about dogs! They had a pawsome time writing this one. Haskins lives in Massachihuahuasetts and Gephart hails from Chew Jersey. Get more details at lorihaskinshouran.com and donnagephart.com.

Josh Cleland is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, OR, where he resides with his wife, Rayna, and creative director/dog, Newman. His work has been featured in various children’s magazines, including Highlights and Storytime, as well as on greeting cards, billboards, and more.

SELLING POINTS

AWESOME AUTHORS: Gephart and Houran have written a number of books that have sold well, received starred reviews, and gotten on best–of–the–year lists. Gephart’s Lily and Dunkin was an Indie Next Pick, a JLG selection, a Goodreads Choice Award winner, a Southern Book Award Winner, a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a California Young Reader Medal Winner, among many others. Houran’s books have won the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, received starred reviews, and been named a Best Children’s Book by the Smithsonian Air & Space magazine.

DOG DELIGHT: Dog stories are perennially popular, and this pet–centered adventure is filled with puns and is super kid–friendly.

ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS:

The chapter book includes lots of full–color illustrations, so kids can see just how adorable every hotel pup really is!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *80 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/4" - 210mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 5 to 8 CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-4197-6765-4 US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK £6.99

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ebook ISBN 979-8-88707-006-3

DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS

Red Comet

Enchanted Lion

Milky Way Picture Books

Tate Publishing

Museum of Modern Art

Getty Publications

Familius

Vendome Press

Skittledog

V&A Publishing

SelfMadeHero

Editions BPI

La Martinière/Abrams

Lucky Spool

From Sato the Rabbit, Morning Light (Enchanted Lion) • Written and illustrated by Yuki Ainoy; translated from Japanese by Michael Blaskowsky

WRITTEN BY YUKO OHNARI; ILLUSTRATED BY KOSHIRO HATA; TRANSLATED BY EMILY BALISTRIERI

A young boy celebrates a refreshing storm in this joyous multisensory picture book about experiencing a cloudburst of rain on a hot summer day

It is a hot summer day. But soon dark clouds roll in. A boy looks up at the sky and smells the air as the first raindrops hit the ground. He listens as it begins to pour, observing all the symphony of sound this welcome downpour makes. He feels the water droplets on his skin and sees little rivulets of water on the sidewalk. “Badadada”: he hears as the rain hits his yellow umbrella, “Ker–sploosh” as he jumps in a puddle. This boy uses all his senses to experience this refreshing summer storm. Koshiro Hata’s illustrations revel in the joy of nature in Yuko Ohnari’s new book featuring expressive onomatopoeia to sound out and enjoy. You’ll definitely want to play outside the next time it rains.

Koshiro Hata and Yuko Ohnari are a husband–and–wife creative team behind several picture books published in Japan. Hata also works as a manga artist and writes essays and children’s songs. They were both born in Osaka but now live in Tokyo. Emily Balistieri is an award–winning translator of children’s books living and working in Tokyo, Japan.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

A GREAT READ ALOUD: With plenty of noisy onomatopoeia for readers to enjoy and play around with—improvisation allowed!

STEM THEME: A wonderful resource for discussing weather and the senses we use to experience it—core topics of the early years’ science curriculum.

DISTINCTIVE ART by Koshiro Hata, who immerses the reader in the experience of a summer storm with stunning full bleed spreads.

GREAT READ ALOUD: Packed with onomatopoeia, children will enjoy the language play and improvising their own sounds.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 237mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/4" - 286mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 3 to 6

ISBN 978-1-63655-114-2

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RIGHTS: World

Dear New Friend

WRITTEN BY TARANEH MATLOOB; ILLUSTRATED BY ALIDA MASSARI

A young Persian boy extends a welcoming invitation to a friend to visit his home in the hopes of finding friendship and acceptance

A young boy invites a new friend to visit his house by writing a letter describing what to expect during the visit. As readers, we learn of the customs, foods, and traditions of this Persian family. The boy is clearly hoping for friendship and acceptance in this charming story in which he describes his family, games they will play, crafts they will do, and foods they will eat. This welcoming picture book will provide a wonderful opportunity for reflection about our own lives and the lives of others we may know and promote friendship between people with different cultural backgrounds.

Taraneh Matloob is an associate professor of children’s literature specializing in creative writing and multicultural children’s literature, at the University of Northern Iowa. Taraneh has published five picture books in Persian. Dear New Friend is her first book written and published in English. Her stories appeal to fans of social, cultural, and emotional representation in picture books. She also serves on the Outstanding International Books (OIB) committee of the US Board on Books for Young Children. Taraneh was born in Tehran, Iran, but now makes her home in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children including picture books and other children’s publishing. Alida was born in Rome, where she studied art at the European Institute of Design. She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of historic buildings, folk traditions, and ancient art. She describes her work as “modern but with ancient influences.” She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German, and American publishers. Her books have been published in numerous countries. She lives and works in Rome, Italy. Follow her on Instagram @alidamassari.

SELLING POINTS

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC: An invitation to all readers to learn about Persian customs and culture and compare them to their own.

OWN VOICES: By an Iranian–born author who immigrated to the US and draws on her own experience as inspiration for the book.

EVERGREEN THEMES:

Universal themes of friendship, identity, family, and belonging are all central to this timeless picture book.

DEBUT: A debut picture book for this author in the English market. She has published other books in Persian.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8 3/4" - 222mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/4" - 279mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 4 to 8

ISBN 978-1-63655-146-3

US $18.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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Charley Mouse Cleans House

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

KATERINA GORELIK

Join Charley Mouse during her busy week as she visits some familiar fairytale characters whose houses are in need of her talents in this beautifully illustrated picture book packed with tiny details cleverly hidden in the art

Charley Mouse loves cleanliness and order. Her bed linens smell of lavender and her drawers are filled with clean socks. Even the cheese crusts in her cupboard are organized by variety and size! Keeping the house in order is not difficult for her. She’s actually a real professional: she works as a house cleaner. And there is nothing that makes her happier than to help her neighbors to keep their homes clean, too. It’s Monday, and Charley has a busy week ahead and a long list of folks to visit. She can’t wait to get to work! Let’s see where her working week will take her. Meet the residents of both the Wild Wood and the Magical Forest and discover how everyone lives in the land of fairytales as Charley cleans up each house. Charley needs your help to count and find the missing keys, the dirty socks, the witch’s broomsticks, red dragon eggs, and a host of other treasures hidden throughout the book. Every page is a rich visual feast, packed with humor and details to explore which transport the reader to a curiously familiar and magical fairytale land providing hours of seek–and–find fun.

Katerina Gorelik’s early career was as a practicing lawyer, but in 2011 she graduated with a degree in art and design, and since 2015, has been illustrating children’s picture books. Her love of animals inspires her in the creation of her books. She has received several prestigious international awards, including a White Ravens selection. Her books have been published in more than 18 languages. Charley Mouse Cleans House is her first book to be originated by an American publisher. Katerina Gorelik lives in London, England. Visit her at katerinagorelick.com

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

ABSORBING DETAILED ARTWORK: Gorelik’s amazing, rich, and detailed artwork is filled with hidden things to find and is a new take on the likes of Richard Scarry and Stephen Biesty.

SEASONED ILLUSTRATOR: Previously unpublished in the United States, but with a strong track record, particularly in Europe and Asia, where her books have been published in more than 18 languages.

FAIRYTALE SETTING: The story provides visits to many fairytale characters and stories that will be familiar to young readers, who will delight in identifying the characters, places, and hidden objects.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *48 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 228mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/2" - 292mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 4 to 8

ISBN 978-1-63655-141-8

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-142-5

My Book of Firsts

POEMS CELEBRATING A BABY'S MILESTONES

WRITTEN BY LEE WARDLAW; ILLUSTRATED BY BRUNO BROGNA

A keepsake volume of poetry marking the key moments in a baby’s first year, with space to record your baby’s milestones

My Book of Firsts is a delightful collection of poems about the milestones experienced by babies in their first year. From a baby’s first toy to its first tooth, from first book to first word, first haircut, and first birthday party, My Book of Firsts provides lilting poetry to share with babies as they progress through that first year of life. All illustrated with the warm and inviting drawings of Bruno Brogna. The book features a section in the back with spaces for parents to record their baby’s milestones as they reach them. My Book of Firsts will ultimately become a keepsake and record to return to in the future. It is a perfect baby shower gift, a sibling gift, and a great book for day care centers with infant/toddler programs.

Lee Wardlaw is an award–winning children’s author best known for her poetry book Won Ton–A Cat Tale Told in Haiku, and its companion title Won Ton and Chopstick. Lee has two degrees in education, and taught both elementary and preschool for several years before deciding to write full–time. She claims her first word was kitty. She is an active member of SCBWI and now lives with her husband and cats in Santa Barbara, CA. Bruno Brogna is an illustrator who specializes in creating characters for greeting cards and children’s books. He finds that traditional drawing in his sketchbook allows him to express his ideas quickly and directly before completing the process on a computer using digital watercolor. Brogna can be found on Instagram and Flickr. He lives in Burnley in the north of England.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

GENTLE POETRY: A great way to introduce babies to the language and reassuring sounds of rhyming poetry.

CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS by Bruno Brogna featuring a variety of delightful forest animals, relatable and friendly, perfect for the youngest of readers.

A FAMILY KEEPSAKE: Spaces provided to record your baby’s milestones.

PERFECT BABY SHOWER GIFT: What better gift to give new parents?

PADDED COVER: To give the book an extra tactile gift appeal.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 11 1/2" - 292mm

*HEIGHT: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 1

ISBN 978-1-63655-129-6

US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-130-2

Be Thankful for Plants

WRITTEN BY HARRIET ZIEFERT; ILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN FITZGERALD

The third book in the Be Thankful . . . series for kids; this time, providing a gorgeous exploration of plant life and showing how essential they are to sustaining life on Earth

Would animals be satisfied without plants? They would not!

Leaves for gorillas, Food for antelopes, Grasses for zebras on African slopes.

Plankton for small krill, Greens for manatees

Plants provide food in big oceans and seas.

The third book in the successful Be Thankful . . . series, Plants uses lilting, rhyming couplets to explore the many ways that plants are essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn’t stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of plants—and the environmental danger to plants posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. In this series, kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another but to the environment as well. Kids will view the many types of plants in our lives and will see them in a whole new light after going on a botanical eco–tour in this gorgeous poem about plants. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

Harriet Ziefert wears many hats. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children’s books and has developed easy–to–read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become bestselling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert lives in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, where she is thankful to be surrounded by nature. Brian Fitzgerald is an internationally recognized, award–winning illustrator of children’s books. He is a graduate of Ireland’s National College of Art and Design and has also worked on publishing, editorial, and design projects. Fitzgerald lives near Dublin, a port town on the banks of the river Liffy, which flows into the Irish Sea, and sometimes–quite often actually–it rains, for which he is thankful.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

SUCCESSFUL SERIES: Third book in a successful series by Ziefert and Fitzgerald.

ACCESSIBLE APROACH TO SCIENCE: Rhyming couplets and lush artwork elevate the genre and combine to make the nonfiction content compelling to young children.

ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE: It’s good to be green: Environmentally conscious parents and teachers will love the message of conservation at the heart of this eco–friendly book.

SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY: Where does it come from? This title offers a fresh take on the “where does it come from” book encouraging kids to ask questions as a method of learning about science.

GREAT STEM TOPIC: Each section of the book offers a wealth of information about plants perfect for the early grades’ science curriculum.

EXTENSIVE RESOURCES: Guide available on publisher website and teachingbooks.org.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *80 pages

*WIDTH: 7 3/4" - 197mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

ISBN 978-1-63655-133-3

US $19.99 CAN $25.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLGNGy551333z

ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-134-0

A Surprise in the Wood

A

TOUCHING STORY OF LOVE AND THE TRUE MEANING OF FAMILY.

WRITTEN BY COSETTA ZANOTTI; ILLUSTRATED BY LUCIA SCUDERI; TRANSLATED BY ANGUS YUEN-KILLICK

Mama and Papa Bear are waiting for a special delivery, which finally arrives from the heavens above, but the bear cub they receive is not quite what they—and the rest of the forest animals—were expecting

Inspired by parents who adopted a child with a debilitating genetic disease, A Surprise in the Wood exalts the love that makes a family strong despite the surprises that sometimes come its way. This powerful allegory will resonate with any parent who expected a bear cub and instead received a goldfish. It teaches to cherish the fish and immerse oneself in another’s world, whether they breathe water or air. It also celebrates the value of community, especially when they learn to embrace difference. A Surprise in the Wood is a remarkable tale that delivers a moving and relatable story packed with emotional resonance and ultimately advocates for unconditional love and acceptance as a path through adversity. A donation from sales of the book will be made to the MCT8–AHDS Foundation, which inspired the story.

Cosetta Zanotti is a children’s book author from Brescia, Italy. Her stories have been published widely in Italy and have been translated into numerous languages. She meets children in schools and libraries, where she develops family–enrichment projects through her storytelling. She has also curated many prestigious literary events for children across Italy. Visit Cosetta at cosettazanotti.it. Lucia Scuderi is a painter and illustrator who lives in Catania on the island of Sicily. She has been illustrating books for children and teenagers for many prominent Italian publishing houses. Some of her titles have been published in France, Switzerland, Spain, Korea, the USA and China. She has received numerous awards, including the 2013 Andersen Award for best Italian illustrator. Visit her at luciascuderi.it

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

POWERFUL AND RELATABLE: A powerful allegorical story for anyone who has to face an unexpected life event.

POSITIVE MESSAGE: Strong message to embrace the surprises that life presents us, as well as differences and change.

LYRICAL STORYTELLING: Relatable lyrical storytelling will open up opportunities for discussion and reflections on the topic.

SPECIFIC AND UNIVERSAL: Despite specific medical condition that inspired the book, it delivers a universal message of acceptance applicable to many situations.

DONATED FUNDS: A portion of profits will be donated to the MCT8–AHDS Foundation organization, which inspired the story.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*HEIGHT: 10 1/4" - 260mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 4 to 8

ISBN 978-1-63655-092-3

ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-093-0

The Traveling Taco

THE AMAZING AND SURPRISING JOURNEY OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS WRITTEN BY MIA WENJEN; ILLUSTRATED BY KIMBERLIE CLINTHORNE-WONG

An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world

From pizza to pasta and ice cream to French fries, some of our favorite foods have a surprising history, and many of them have traveled far from where they originated! Did you know many well–known dishes are food immigrants? The Al Pastor Taco traveled from Lebanon to Puebla, Mexico! French fries originated in Belgium! And pasta arrived in Italy long before Marco Polo visited China. This fascinating nonfiction book featuring rhyming text takes the reader on travels around the world to celebrate foods, their history, and surprising origins. Join Mia Wenjen for a fact–packed journey of discovery that will make your mouth water as you travel the unexpected road of some of our favorite foods.

Mia Wenjen blogs about parenting, children’s books, and education at PragmaticMom.com and is the cocreator of Read Your World, celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day, a nonprofit celebrating diversity in children’s books. She is the author of several illustrated nonfiction children’s books, including We Sing From the Heart: How The Slants Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court also published by Red Comet Press. Wenjen lives in Boston with her husband and three kids. Follow her at #PragmaticMom on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Kimberlie Clinthorne–Wong is an illustrator, designer, and ceramicist from Hawaii. She received a BFA in drawing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a BFA in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She has illustrated several picture books and currently lives and works in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

FAVORITE TOPIC: Kids love to talk about their favorites foods and share their likes, dislikes, and knowledge about the topic.

FACT PACKED: With bite–sized information perfect for browsers and serious food sleuths alike.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: Learn about different foods from different parts to the world and trace their journeys.

WORLD MAP: included at the end of the book showing some of the journeys and places food has traveled.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *36 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 5 to 8

ISBN 978-1-63655-131-9

US $18.99 CAN $24.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-132-6

Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party (Really Bird Stories #8)

WRITTEN BY HARRIET ZIEFERT

In this latest adventure, Really Bird and his friends decide to throw a beach party, but organization and teamwork will be the key to pulling it off

Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something—to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader—to be really silly, funny, strong, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character–driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem–solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In Really Bird, Really Good Party, Really Bird and his friends decide to have a beach party, but organization will be the key to pulling off this fun event. Invitations, activities, food, and party games all need to be organized. Readers will enjoy the divvying up of jobs and the various contributions all the friends make to having a successful and fun party. And who doesn’t love a really good party?

Harriet Ziefert is a former elementary school teacher from North Bergen, New Jersey. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children’s books and has developed easy–to–read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become bestselling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert continues to create and publish books from her home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

EIGHTH ADVENTURE in the successful Really Bird Stories series.

EXPERT STORYTELLING from Harriet Ziefert, who helped launch Step into Reading at Random House and has written numerous beginning readers for RH, Penguin, Scholastic, Sterling, and others.

STAND–ALONE STORY: Titles work as strong picture books and do not need to be read sequentially.

THEMES hidden behind humor and great storytelling.

KID APPEAL: Enormous kid appeal, with one book every season going forward.

LEVELING: Guided Reading and Lexile leveling provided.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *56 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 8 3/4" - 222mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 5 to 7

ISBN 978-1-63655-136-4

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99 ËxHSLGNGy551364z

ebook ISBN 978-1-63655-137-1

The Secret of the Magic Pearl

WRITTEN BY ELISA SABATINELLI; ILLUSTRATED BY IACOPO BRUNO; TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOPHER TURNER

Dive below the waves to where the real adventure begins

Hector lives with his family at the marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep–sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose: to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.

Elisa Sabatinelli was born in Fano, Italy, and grew up in Barcelona, Spain. She has published short stories and a novel for adults. The Secret of the Magic Pearl is her first book for children. Sabatinelli lives in Milan with her husband and two children. To learn more, visit her on Facebook at @elisa.sabatinelli. Iacopo Bruno has illustrated hundreds of book covers and has received recognition from the Society of Illustrators in New York, the Cook Prize, and his book, Sergeant Reckless, written by Patricia McCormick, won the Texas Bluebonnet Award and the California Young Reader Medal 2021. Other books illustrated by Iacopo Bruno include Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff and Bartali’s Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy’s Secret Hero by Megan Hoyt. When he is not drawing, he takes his boat in search of dolphins and, if the weather is bad, restores paintings and antique furniture in his cellar full of tools and curiosities. Learn more at his website: http://iacopobruno.blogspot.com/ and www.theworldofdot.com/. Christopher Turner is an Italian–to–English translator, editor and professional writer. He has translated many children’s books into English in his 30–year career, including the popular Geronimo Stilton books. He lives in Dorking, Surrey, outside of London. Learn more at https://www.chris–turner.net/.

RIGHTS: World English

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STARRED REVIEWS: Three starred reviews and many best book of the year citations, including Booklist, Capitol choices and Kirkus Reviews.

EYE–CATCHING

ILLUSTRATION: Beautiful storytelling paired with stunning artwork by Iacopo Bruno.

GREAT TRACK RECORD: Strong sales in hardcover.

TERRIFIC READ–ALOUD:

Perfect for reading to a child and for reluctant young readers to read to themselves, with captivating illustrations and short chapters.

SPECIFICATIONS

*92 pages

*WIDTH: 7 2/3" - 195mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 230mm

*Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 5 to 10

CHAPTER BOOK

ISBN 978-1-63655-148-7

US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK £9.99

The Grammar of Fantasy

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF INVENTING STORIES

WRITTEN BY GIANNI RODARI; ILLUSTRATED BY MATTHEW FORSYTHE; TRANSLATED FROM ITALIAN BY JACK ZIPES

From the father of modern Italian children’s literature, a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children—with radiant illustrations from Matthew Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes

“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” —Italo Calvino

A groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, The Grammar of Fantasy offers a playful, practical path to finding your own voice through the power of storytelling. Full of ideas, glosses on fairy tales, stories, and wide–ranging activities, this book changed how creative arts were taught in Italian schools.

Gianni Rodari is not only revered as a children’s author, but also remembered for his visionary pedagogy, and it is these two fields he combines in this revolutionary essay collection. Translated into English by acclaimed scholar of folklore and children’s literature Jack Zipes, and with original art from illustrator Matthew Forsythe, this edition of The Grammar of Fantasy is one to live with and return to for its humor, intelligence, and remarkable understanding of children.

Gianni Rodari is widely considered the father of modern Italian children’s literature. In 1960, he collaborated with the Education Cooperation Movement to develop exercises to encourage children’s creative and critical thinking abilities. The recipient of the prestigious Andersen Prize in recognition of his contribution to children’s literature, he was also one of Italy’s most important educators and an activist who understood the liberating power of the imagination. Jack Zipes is a renowned children’s historian and folklorist who has written, translated, and edited dozens of books on fairy tales (Breaking the Magic Spell, The Irresistible Fairy Tale, The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm). He is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota. Matthew Forsythe is the award–winning author–illustrator of Pokko and the Drum and MINA, and illustrator of The Gold Leaf. He was also a designer on the animated shows Adventure Time and The Midnight Gospel, as well as the Oscar–nominated animated film Robin Robin. He lives in Los Angeles.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

RODARI’S LEGACY OF IMAGINATION: Following the success of ELB’s edition of Telephone Tales (2020), this is a major work in pedagogy and storytelling, children’s studies and cultural studies, from the father of modern Italian’s children’s literature.

A REFRESHING TAKE ON STORYTELLING AND ITS USES:

This guide to unleashing the imagination in creative writing proposes theoretical structures and practical exercises to engage the young (and young at heart) in storytelling.

LIBERATORY GUIDE FOR ANY CREATOR OR ARTMAKER: Can be used as a self–help book for any creator seeking to unblock themselves and nourish and unleash their own creativity and critical thinking.

ILLUSTRATED FOR THE FIRST TIME: Award–winning illustrator Matthew Forsythe has created luminous, expressive art to imbue Rodari’s seminal text with fresh visual life.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Color illustrations throughout *316 pages

*WIDTH: 6 1/4" - 159mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-1-59270-305-0

US $29.95 CAN $40.95 UK £21.99

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CARTON QTY: 20

ebook ISBN 978-1-59270-457-6

The Boy Who Became a Parrot

A FOOLISH BIOGRAPHY OF EDWARD LEAR WHO INVENTED NONSENSE WRITTEN BY WOLVERTON HILL; ILLUSTRATED BY LAURA CARLIN

Written with style and heart by Wolverton Hill and illustrated with whimsical art by Laura Carlin, this love letter to Edward Lear brings him wonderfully to life for young readers

Edward Lear popularized the limerick as we know it and invented the modern literary genre of nonsense, made famous by Lewis Carroll. But did you know that as a teenager, he was a natural history artist on par with John J. Audubon? He has a memorial in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey, placing him among the UK’s most important authors. Yet even still, Lear seems underappreciated. This picture–book biography will change all of that. Not only does it tell of what Lear did, it also shows who he was by conflating the naturalistic and nonsense, as Lear himself did, and by daring to be both fanciful and playful, for the facts of a life alone can never give you the full picture of a person.

Lear liked children and children liked Lear, for they shared an innate sense of play and silliness, as well as a tolerance for the absurd and unusual. As Lear understood so well, it’s not just fun to be silly, but a sense of play is foundational to a resilient life. And of course, nonsense as practiced by Lear was a sharp weapon of satire against rigid Victorian conformity.

Whether in his keenly observed work as a natural history painter or in his nonsense verse, Lear animated the world through a deep sense of empathy, and it is in this way that author and illustrator Hill and Carlin deliver Lear to us. Rich backmatter includes some Lear poems and paintings, a chronology, and notes from the author and illustrator.

Wolverton Hill is the nonsense twin of writer Barry Wolverton. He lives in the upper right hemisphere of Barry’s brain, on a small island in the middle of the woods with two chairs, half a candle, and a jug without a handle. For more foolishness, visit www.wolvertonhill.com. Laura Carlin is a graduate of London’s Royal College of Art, where she won several awards, including the Quentin Blake Award (twice). Her work has been featured in Vogue, the Guardian, the Sunday Telegraph, the New Yorker, and the New York Times. She is the illustrator of several picture books, including The Promise and King of the Sky, which were both named New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of the Year. She lives in London.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

ONE OF TODAY'S GREAT PICTURE BOOK ILLUSTRATORS TAKES ON ONE OF THE GREATEST BRITISH WRITERS OF ALL TIME: Edward Lear, the great progenitor of nonsense verse, is brought to lively and witty life by Laura Carlin, one of the great British children’s book illustrators of today.

UNIQUE FOR PROFILING LEAR’S ACCLAIMED NATURAL HISTORY ART: Lear, though barely remembered as such, was a natural history artist on par with John J. Audubon. Here, through story and reproductions of his work, this part of his life comes beautifully to light.

A LIVELY, POETIC PICTURE BOOK BIO: Who was Edward Lear? Here, wit and whimsy come together to illuminate the facts and render the fullness of a life. This is a book that will make a whole new generation fall in love with Lear.

GORGEOUS ARTWORK, DESIGN, AND PRINTING: From a palette saturated with light, to Swedish paper, expert Italian printing, and design elements such as debossing, this is a book that honors the craft of bookmaking itself.

PERFECT FOR MUSEUMS, THE TRADE, LIBRARIES, AND CLASSROOMS: A truly universal book with a brilliant story that shares Lear's life and some of his original work. Also has ample backmatter (both visual and textual).

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *80 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 6 to 12

ISBN 978-1-59270-413-2

US $22.99 CAN $29.99 UK £16.99 ËxHSLFTCy704132z

ebook ISBN 978-1-59270-456-9

I’m Like a Tree and a Tree’s Like Me

WRITTEN BY SYLVAINE JAOUI; ILLUSTRATED BY ANNE CRAHAY; TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH BY CLAUDIA

ZOE BEDRICK

The growth of a tree and of a child parallel each other in this exquisitely constructed die–cut picture book about our nestedness in the natural world

I am a seed.

I grow bigger and bigger each day.

I’m starting to become who I am.

So begins this story, which is also how a child’s life begins… and so too does a tree’s. With an affirming, poetic text and gorgeous, delicate art as revealed through die–cuts on almost every spread, I’m Like a Tree and a Tree’s Like Me is a beautiful picture book about how we begin, how we grow, how we’re nourished, and how we live. By drawing parallels between a growing child and a growing tree, author Sylvaine Jaoui and illustrator Anne Crahay remind us of the myriad ways that humans and plants are connected as living beings.

Sylvaine Jaoui (1962–2023) was an award–winning French children’s author. I’m Like a Tree and a Tree’s Like Me is her first picture book to be published in English. Anne Crahay is a Belgian artist and illustrator. While living in the Ardennes Forest, she worked in animation and as a freelance graphic designer. She currently lives in Andrimont, Belgium, and teaches graphic design and illustration at the Saint–Luc Liège School of Art. Claudia Zoe Bedrick is the publisher, editor, and art director of Enchanted Lion Books. Several of her translations have been Batchelder Award and Honor books.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

HUMAN LIFE AS PART AND PARCEL OF NATURE: With true wonder and grace, this book celebrates our interconnection with all of life.

MASTERFUL DIE–CUT CONSTRUCTION: With interactive die–cuts and peek–through pages, this is an engaging picture book with fun, interactive elements and exceptional production values.

EDUCATIONAL AND POETIC VALUES: As a book about life and growth, this has numerous applications, from classroom activities to cozy bedtime reading.

PERFECT BABY SHOWER GIFT: Publishing in time for Mother’s Day, this is the perfect title for expectant parents, new siblings, and anyone welcoming a child into the world.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full color illustrations throughout, plus die-cuts

*48 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 217mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/2" - 291mm

* Hardcover

PUB MONTH: APRIL

AGES 5 to 7

ISBN 978-1-59270-424-8 US $19.99 CAN $25.99 UK £13.99 ËxHSLFTCy704248z

On the Move

THINGS IN MOTION ON EARTH AND BEYOND WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ROMANA ROMANYSHYN AND ANDRIY LESIV; TRANSLATED FROM UKRANIAN BY OKSANA LUSHCHEVSKA

This dazzling nonfiction book is a visual and conceptual exploration of motion across time and space!

Nothing in the universe is in a state of absolute rest. The Earth, its oceans, its atmosphere, and even the continents are in continuous motion. After all, the entire universe is constantly expanding. Add in the movement of humans and animals, and you’ll realize that the whole world is constantly on the move! From the history of navigation and modes of transportation, to the trajectories of human populations around the globe, to astonishing animal migration patterns, On the Move is an engaging, informative, and visually dazzling overview of movement across time and space.

Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv are a husband–and–wife team of artists who collaborate on books and other projects through their art studio Agrafka. They were both born in Ukraine in 1984 and studied at the Lviv Art College of Decorative and Applied Art. The pair have been members of PEN Ukraine since 2019 and live and work in Lviv, Ukraine. Their picture book How War Changed Rondo, also published by Enchanted Lion, was a Kirkus Best Book of 2021, a USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022, and a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022. Oksana Lushchevska is a Ukrainian writer and translator. She is the author of over 40 children’s and young adult books, which have been awarded several Ukrainian children’s literature awards, included in the White Ravens Catalog, and shortlisted for the BBC Ukraine Children’s Book Award. She has a PhD in education and previously taught children’s literature courses at the University of Georgia. Now, she lives in Pensylvania and is both an author and a children’s literature consultant.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

FUN, ENGAGING NONFICTION: A wide–ranging exploration of movement in all its forms, this fascinating introduction encourages both scientific and philosophical reflections.

A CLASSROOM STAPLE:

Whether for school arts or science units, or for history units on human migration, this eye–catching book delivers on everything from mapping and how to represent movement, to the historical idea of change over time, to force and motion, velocity and acceleration, pattern and place.

EYE–CATCHING, IMAGINATIVE

ART: Four Pantone colors, foil stamping, and a beautiful, sustainably produced Swedish paper make this book a standout of bold color and design from two of Ukraine’s leading contemporary illustrators.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD–WINNER FROM UKRAINE: Won Best Book Design at the 2022 Stiftung Buchkunst, placed at the 2021 NAMI Concours, won silver at the 2021 Ed Awards, and selected for the White Ravens catalog of outstanding international children’s books.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *64 pages

*WIDTH: 11 13/16" - 300mm

*HEIGHT: 8 7/16" - 215mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 6 to 9

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-59270-414-9 US $19.99 CAN $25.99 UK £13.99

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ebook ISBN 978-1-59270-451-4

Sato the Rabbit, Morning Light

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY YUKI AINOYA; TRANSLATED FROM JAPANESE BY MICHAEL BLASKOWSKY

Follow along on Sato the Rabbit’s wondrous adventures with light, in this fourth installment of the popular series from Japan!

Every morning, Sato the Rabbit opens his eyes to the soft light of day, ready to embrace all that the universe has in store for him. One day, the shining morning light that peeks out from his curtains becomes a bar that transports him to a forest, where he gathers dappled sunlight into a warm fire and sets the night dew aglow. Another day, Sato wakes up to find his room transformed into a lighthouse floating on the big, wide ocean, where he scoops up the light that comes through the colorful glass windows to create a special signal that ushers in fish and seabirds bearing wonderful treats.

The fourth in the Sato the Rabbit series, this is a charming picture book for all those who imagine and play and dream, who find magic in the everyday, and who open themselves up to wonder.

Born in Yokohama, Yuki Ainoya studied Japanese art in the Art & Design department of Tama Art University. She was the winner of the Crayon House Children’s Book Grand Prize in 1990 and the 12th Japanese Children’s Book Award in 2007 for the original Japanese edition of Sato the Rabbit (Shogakukan). In her spare time, she likes playing the accordion and hula dancing. A Seattle native with a life–long connection to Japan, Michael Blaskowsky spent seven years living on the Japanese island of Hokkaido after graduating from Eastern Washington University. His translations cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on literature, the arts, gaming, and the sciences.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

BETWEEN PICTURE BOOK AND CHAPTER BOOK: This is both a great read–aloud and a great choice for independent readers, as it features two 20–page stories with engaging art and minimal text on each page.

PERFECT FOR CHIRRI AND CHIRRA FANS: In the calm and wondrous world of Sato, everyone and everything lives in perfect harmony.

THE SATO THE RABBIT STORIES SING THE SONG OF CHILDHOOD: Here, days are endless, discoveries abound, and time itself is off the clock.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color llustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 4 to 7 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-59270-439-2

US $17.95 CAN $22.95 UK £12.99 ËxHSLFTCy704392z

ebook ISBN 978-1-59270-455-2

The King and Nothing

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY OLIVIER

From author–illustrator Olivier

TALLEC

Tallec, a clever, joyful story about a king with everything who goes searching for nothing—literally

There once lived a king who had absolutely everything—and we mean everything. From elephants without trunks, to caramel–flavored ice skates, to caterpillars on bicycles, and even storm clouds that refused to make lightning. Yes, there was simply nothing you can imagine that this king did not have . . . well, except for nothing itself. From author–illustrator Olivier Tallec, The King and Nothing is the wonderfully whimsical and philosophical take of one person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn. Just how far will the king go to find nothing?

Olivier Tallec is a French illustrator and graphic designer. After graduating from the École Supérieure d'Art Graphique in Paris, he worked in advertising as a graphic designer, later devoting himself to illustration. Since then, he has illustrated more than 70 books, in addition to numerous illustrations for newspapers and magazines. Olivier lives in Paris.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

MATERIAL WORLD: Author Tallec’s text offers educators and parents a creative, engaging way to discuss materialism and greed with their children.

NOTHING AND EVERYTHING: The King and Nothing brings philosophy into early childhood in a way that’s both humorous and, more importantly, accessible.

BIG RED: Tallec couples his intelligent text with a bold illustration style and a can’t–miss color palette heavy on reds and whites.

ILLUSTRATION KING: Author–illustrator Olivier Tallec has close to 9,000 followers on Instagram.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 4 to 8

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-990252-38-9

US $21.99 CAN $27.99 UK £15.99

I Will Not Be Scared

WRITTEN BY

JEAN-FRANÇOIS

SÉNÉCHAL; ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE REA

A potent story about the power of talking through our fears to set ourselves free of them, from award–winning creators Jean–François Sénéchal and Simone Rea

Our fears can consume the entirety of our lives—unless we find ways to free ourselves of them. As a young rabbit tries to fall asleep one night, kept awake by the trauma of his family’s past life in a war–torn region, he replays scenes in his head of an entirely new battle: being attacked by bullies the previous day at school. While his mother tries to encourage him to open up about the incident, he hesitates, instead questioning whether he possesses enough courage. It’s only through addressing the root of his fears, a process that is never easy, that he understands how to free himself and move forward.

As the son of two teachers, Jean–François Sénéchal grew up around books. After studying anthropology for a time, he ultimately gravitated back to his first love, devoting himself entirely to literature. His stories–exploring societal issues such as exclusion and inequality for audiences of children and adolescents–have garnered him various honors, including the 2017 Joseph S. Stauffer Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts, and a Governor General’s Award for children’s literature. Simone Rea is an accomplished artist and illustrator who creates works for children’s books, magazines, and other publications. A graduate of the Fine Arts Academy in Rome, he has twice been selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition and was awarded a BIB Plaque at the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava. He lives and works in his home municipality of Albano–Laziale, Italy.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

SILVER STAR: Illustrator Simone Rea is a recent silver–medal recipient (illustrated books category) from the internationally prestigious Society of Illustrator’s 66th annual exhibit.

BACK FOR MORE: Author J.F. Sénéchal returns with one of two follow–ups to 2023’s I Wish I Could Tell You, which received praise from the New York Times

THERAPEUTIC VALUE: Educators and parents can use this story as an entry point to engage the children in their lives regarding their own conflicts and fears.

CONVERSATION STARTER:

Talking about our fears is never easy, but this book offers encouragement and clear insight into how those difficult conversations can go.

PICTURE THIS: Simone Rea— whose intricate details and gorgeous textures pop in I Will Not Be Scared—has close to 30,000 followers on Instagram.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *40 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 11" - 279mm

*Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 5 to 10 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-990252-37-2 US $20.99 CAN $25.99 UK £14.99

Colette: The Solitary Bee

WRITTEN BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS SÉNÉCHAL; ILLUSTRATED BY PASCALE BONENFANT

A heartwarming introduction to reading for kids aged three and up about how even solitary beings need people too, from Jean–François Sénéchal and Pascale Bonenfant

Anyone can make it on their own—just ask Colette! She’s a solitary bee who enjoys her own company more than anyone else’s and thrives on her independence. Colette can do just about anything by herself: day–to–day tasks, cleverly navigating the elements, and even setting out on solo adventures. But sometimes, even the most solitary bees need other insects around—like when things don’t go as planned, or when they’ve simply got a good story to tell. Colette: The Solitary Bee is an adorable, heartwarming tale that shows us we can be proud to do things by ourselves, but it’s also pretty great to share our lived experiences with those around us.

As the son of two teachers, Jean–François Sénéchal grew up around books. After studying anthropology for a time, he ultimately gravitated back to his first love, devoting himself entirely to literature. His stories–exploring societal issues such as exclusion and inequality for audiences of children and adolescents–have garnered him various honors, including the 2017 Joseph S. Stauffer Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts, and a Governor General’s Award for children’s literature. Pascale Bonenfant uses drawing, collage, watercolor, and screen printing to bring her playful works of art to life. After studying design and visual arts at Laval University, she deepened her love for illustration by becoming a professor of graphic design. In recent years, her work has appeared in a wide range of exhibitions and publications, including more than a dozen books. She lives in Québec City, Canada.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

BUZZING WITH STORIES: Author J.F. Sénéchal returns with one of two follow–ups to 2023’s I Wish I Could Tell You, which received praise from The New York Times.

LITTLE ONES: Colette is aimed at readers ages three and up, but offers up a fun universe and important lessons that will edutain daycare– and toddler–aged kids alike.

PARTY FOR ONE: Colette’s self–sufficient approach shows young readers there’s nothing wrong with being alone and, in fact, there are advantages to being both solitary and social.

COLORFUL: Illustrator Pascale Bonenfant dresses Colette’s world in a rich, vibrant color palette that’s sure to be visually pleasing to young readers, educators, and parents.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Color illustrations throughout *44 pages

*WIDTH: 7 1/2" - 190mm

*HEIGHT: 9 1/2" - 229mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 3 to 7 PICTURE BOOK

978-1-990252-39-6

RIGHTS: World ex Canada

Daddy: Live in Concert

WRITTEN BY TYLER HILTON; ILLUSTRATED BY EUGENIA NOBATI

A rhyming picture book from singer–songwriter Tyler Hilton, with a musical bedtime routine to bring the house down!

Who’s ready to sing?

Who’s ready to play?

Then help me in welcoming DADDY on stage!

Daddy is going to bring the house down with a private concert in the living room. Bring all your stuffed friends to the living room and enjoy the show! From actor and musician Tyler Hilton comes a sweet window into the mind of a child, Daddy’s #1 fan, as her father serenades her with all her favorite nursery rhymes and bedtime songs. With hilarious illustrations by Eugenia Nobati, Daddy: Live in Concert is a rockin’ good time until bedtime.

From a long line of musicians, Southern California’s Tyler Hilton started writing and recording at an early age. Discovered by KLOS Los Angeles radio hosts “Mark and Brian” at age 15, Hilton’s rise wasn’t wholly surprising. With his raspy, soulful voice, his lyrics and laid–back, catchy melodies, Hilton’s debut album, The Tracks of..., saw songs make the Billboard Top 40 charts and lead to collaborations with Taylor Swift (appearing in her video for “Teardrops on My Guitar”), Lady Antebellum, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Joe Cocker, among others. But it was his turn as Elvis Presley in the Oscar–winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line and subsequent Grammy–winning soundtrack that launched a surprising acting career leading to multiple film and TV projects alongside the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Halle Berry. Most memorable perhaps, was his role as musician Chris Keller on the CW’s One Tree Hill that led to a rabid international fan base and appearances on The Tonight Show, MTV’s TRL, and a feature in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” Hilton’s newest album, the gritty and cinematic City on Fire was recently showcased on Showtime’s Shameless. Hilton currently resides in California and Ontario, Canada, with his wife, actress Megan Park, and their daughter, Winnie.

SELLING POINTS

CELEBRITY AUTHOR: Tyler Hilton has appeared on several hit TV shows, including the cult classic One Tree Hill. He currently tours internationally as a solo artist. This book is based on his family’s experience during the pandemic.

WORLD TOUR: Tyler will be participating in a world tour to align with the book’s release. He plans to book a book signing at every city stop on his tour.

CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS:

A star–studded social media campaign is planned to promote the launch of this book, with many of Tyler’s celebrity friends already signed on to post about the release.

FATHER’S DAY TIE–IN: This book is ideal for Father’s Day and coed baby shower gift–giving.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 3 to 5 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-893-7

US $17.99 UK £12.99

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Chalk the Walk

WRITTEN BY CHELSEA TORNETTO; ILLUSTRATED BY LAUREL AYLESWORTH

Take to the sidewalk with this colorful picture book to inspire artistic expression and imagination!

Faded pavement.

Walls of gray.

Boring city streets?

No way!

Grab a piece of sidewalk chalk and join in the fun! Join a pair of adorable siblings as they explore the incredible power of a piece of chalk to transform the world around them. Joined by people of all ages from their neighborhood along the way, they use their bucket of chalk to make some sidewalk magic. With rhyming text by Chelsea Tornetto and increasingly colorful illustrations by Laurel Aylesworth, Chalk the Walk is a celebration of imagination.

Chelsea Tornetto is a former world geography teacher who has loved writing ever since she was a kid. Her first book, Conquering Content Vocabulary, was published by Scholastic in 2018, but now her passion is picture books. She is the award–winning author of Gardens Are for Growing (Familius 2022) and God Made You Too (WorthyKids 2022), with more titles on the way. As an introverted kid growing up in Vermont, drawing came naturally to Laurel Aylesworth. Instead of going to the mall like most teenagers, you would find her in her room drawing scenes from Lord of the Rings or copying her favorite characters from Elfquest comics. Later, her career path naturally led to graphic design, but something was missing (namely, elves and magic). She found her calling as an illustrator after becoming a mother and, hence, wading knee–deep in picture books from the library.

SELLING POINTS

PERFECT FOR PLAYTIME: Perfectly paired with sidewalk chalk, Chalk the Walk isn’t just a book—it’s an interactive experience waiting to happen! Bundle it with chalk for an instant invitation to dive into the colorful world of the story right in your own driveway.

ENCOURAGES OUTDOOR

ACTIVITY: Tired of screen time? Dive into Chalk the Walk and discover the joy of outdoor play! This book encourages kids to step outside, get active, and unleash their artistic flair on the sidewalks, fostering a love for creativity in the fresh air.

COMMUNITY CREATIVITY: Dive into a world where sidewalk chalk isn’t just a tool for drawing —it’s a catalyst for neighborhood art projects! Join a diverse cast of characters as they come together to create magic on the pavement, showcasing the power of collaboration and imagination.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 3 to 5 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-968-2 US $17.99 UK £12.99

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RIGHTS: World ex Canada

Kindness Rocks

WRITTEN BY MEGAN MURPHY; ILLUSTRATED BY JIAJIA HAMNER

A picture book from the founder of The Kindness Rocks Project to celebrate the power of kind words and actions

One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, or even life! From Megan Murphy, the founder of The Kindness Rocks Project, comes a picture book about the power of kindness. Follow a diverse group of children, strangers to each other but each dealing with their own very bad day. When they each find a painted rock with a positive message, they pick up their paint brushes to pass along their kind message, and so the chain of kindness heals one heart after another. With sweet illustrations by Jiajia Hamner, Kindness Rocks is perfect for library and classroom reading time to inspire everyone to plant a little extra kindness in the world.

Megan Murphy is the founder of The Kindness Rocks Project, a grassroots kindness initiative that spans 90 countries and includes millions of participants around the globe–earning it a unique place in art history as one of the world’s largest participatory and interactive works of art ever created. She is also a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Women’s Empowerment Coach, Business Mentor, Kindness Activist, and Meditation Instructor, as well as the creator of the BE THE “I” IN KIND community–focused installation that has been installed around the world and cofounder of a global, multimedia mental health initiative called The Kindness Rocks & Smiles Community Project.

SELLING POINTS

GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED MOVEMENT: The Kindness Rocks Project is a global initiative spanning 90 countries, making it one of the world’s largest interactive works of art. This book taps into the movement, showing children the impact of small acts of kindness in fostering a kinder world.

HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF SIMPLE ACTS: Kindness Rocks illustrates how a single stone with a kind message can create a ripple effect of compassion.

ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION: Aimed at children ages 4–10, this book encourages young readers to participate in The Kindness Rocks Project. Backmatter and storyline teaches children how to create their own rocks.

BUILT IN AUDIENCE: Author Megan Murphy will tap into her Kindness Rocks followers on social media and via email newsletter to promote the launch and release of this book. The Kindness Rocks Project has been featured on the Today Show, HuffPost, Thrive Global, BuzzFeed, Good Morning America, NPR, and more! SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

* Hardcover with jacket

PUB MONTH: MARCH

AGES 3 to 5 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-856-2 US $17.99 UK £12.99

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In Our Solar System

WRITTEN BY JENNY SUNSTEDT; ILLUSTRATED BY SUSANA COVELLI

A stunning picture book for space lovers with poetic text by author Jenny Sundstedt and fun facts about each planet

In our solar system, On the fiery hot sun

Burned a mother solar flare

And her little flare, one.

“Sizzle,” said the mother.

“I sizzle,” said the one.

So they sizzled and they popped On the fiery, hot sun.

Based on the poem “Over in the Meadow,” this galactic counting book guides readers from the sun all the way to the far reaches of our solar system with adorably anthropomorphized planets by illustrator Susanna Covelli. Parents or older readers will love the added fun facts on each page for even more information about the different celestial bodies, their moons, and their orbits.

Jenny Sundstedt has been watching the sky since her dad built an observatory in the backyard when she was a child. She feels pretty lucky to live on the incredibly diverse planet Earth, alongside creatures as small as a single cell and as large as a blue whale, and hopes you do, too.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

STEM/STEAM FOCUS: Perfect for elementary–aged kids and families interested in space, this book fosters curiosity about astronomy and the wonders of our solar system with educational backmatter for further learning.

EARTH AND BEYOND:

Emphasizes the unique features of each planet, their relationship to our planet, and the relationship between the solar system. Through anthropomorphizing the sun and planets, the book creates a fun sense of connection between young readers and celestial bodies.

UPCOMING SKY EVENTS:

Highlighting the excitement of upcoming celestial events, such as meteor showers and eclipses, offers an interactive element to learning.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

Author Jenny Sundstedt will create and make available educational resources that help teachers and librarians tie the book into upcoming astronomical events.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 11" - 279mm

*Hardcover POB

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 5 to 7

PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-886-9

US $17.99 UK £12.99

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On the Night Before You Turn One

WRITTEN BY KRISTIE GRAVES; ILLUSTRATED BY GREGORIO DE LAURENTIS

The perfect gift for children turning one, this touching picture book celebrates growth and fondly looks back on the first year

On the night before you turn one I’ll rock you in our chair And smell the last of the baby smell That tiptoes through your hair.

On the night before her infant’s first birthday, a mother reflects on the beautiful journey they’ve had together from birth, soaking in one last night of her baby as a baby. Most parents can relate to the sense of loss as our children grow and simultaneous pride in their growth and excitement for the future. She dreams of the wonderful milestones to come while acknowledging that time seems to be moving too fast. With sweet illustrations by Gregorio De Laurentis of the bestselling Made for Me, and rhyming text from Kristie Graves, this picture book is the perfect gift for a child’s first birthday—even if the one who really needs it is the parent!

Kristie Graves lives in Alberta with her husband and three small children. She is a bedtime story reader extraordinaire and can be found rocking and reading her littles to sleep long into the night because she can’t ever say no to “one more story, please.” Her favorite thing in the world is being a mother, and her least favorite is how fast it all goes. This is her first children’s book. Gregorio De Lauretis studied at the Academy of Art in Florence and graduated in Teramo. Since then, he has studied graphic design and web design at Nemo NT Academy of Digital Arts, where he awarded a scholarship from the famous character designer Stephen Silver. Gregory works digitally but begins with drawing with ink on paper. He then scans the work on his computer where he exalts the piece with his colors and finishing touches. He currently works as a freelance illustrator based in Florence, where he lives. “Imagination is my world. Illustration is my language.”

SELLING POINTS

PERFECT FIRST BIRTHDAY GIFT: Celebrate that special milestone with a gift that resonates with every parent. On the Night Before You Turn One is the perfect keepsake for children turning one, offering a blend of sweet sentimentality and anticipation for the adventures ahead.

RELATABLE MOMENTS FOR PARENTS: Dive into a story that mirrors the universal emotions of parenthood. Whether it’s the bittersweet realization of how fast time flies or the excitement of future milestones, this book speaks to the hearts of all caregivers.

REFLECTIONS ON YEAR ONE: This touching picture book captures the poignant moments of the first year of parenthood. Through a heartfelt poem, the author beautifully reflects on the journey from birth to the first birthday, evoking nostalgia and pride.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 9" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 1 to 3 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-582-0 US $16.99 UK £11.99

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What Will I Be? From A to Z

WRITTEN BY LAURA CARTER; ILLUSTRATED BY ANNA DOHERTY

A picture book encouraging children to pursue their dream STEAM careers, full of diverse representation

I may be small, but I dream big about what I might be My future’s bright, no end in sight, with options A to Z. It’s never too early to ask yourself, “What will I be when I grow up?” But the reality is that many fields do not represent the wonderful diversity of our world. Helping children of all genders, races, and abilities to see themselves in a variety of professions, What Will I Be? From A to Z is an introduction to STEAM fields from astronaut to zoologist. With simple rhyming text and colorful illustration from the dream team behind A Steminist Force, author Laura Carter and illustrator Anna Doherty, comes an invitation to dream big and follow your passion.

Laura Carter is an Alabama native and a graduate of the University of Montevallo, from which she received a bachelor of arts in history and a master of education. When not writing books or teaching American history to teenagers, she prefers to spend her time outdoors with her husband, son, and dogs.

SELLING POINTS

EXPLORES CAREERS: Perfect for career day celebrations in elementary schools, What Will I Be?, From A to Z encourages curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning in children.

FRESH TAKE ON STEAM: Unlike other STEAM introductory books, this title provides a broad overview of occupations, offering a fresh take on familiar concepts for young minds.

AUTHOR EXPERTISE: Author is a STEAM magnet school teacher who has seen many of her young students go on to careers in the fields explored in the book. Ideal for elementary educators and homeschool parents, this book seamlessly integrates into classroom activities as an introduction to the alphabet, diverse careers, or both.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203.2mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 5 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-962-0 US $16.99 UK £11.99

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RIGHTS: World ex Canada

They Work

HONEY BEES, NATURE'S POLLINATORS

WRITTEN BY JUNE SMALLS; ILLUSTRATED BY YUKARI MISHIMA

The newest addition to June Smalls’s nature series, They Work is a gorgeous nonfiction picture book about life for a hive of honeybees, complete with factoids

She is the queen. She fought for that position from the moment she broke out of her cell. Her job is important, but she is not the leader. A hive is only successful if many, many bees are working. But only the females are hard at work. Experience the life cycle of the honeybee up close and personal with this striking picture book from June Smalls (author of She Leads, He Leads, and They Lead) and illustrator Yukari Mishima. Told in a poetic style along with fun facts on each page for older readers wanting a deeper dive, They Work is a beautiful exploration of life inside a beehive, as well as the dangers and predators bees face out in the world—including humans.

June Smalls is a children’s author of fiction and nonfiction, including Odd Animal ABC’s and She Leads: The Elephant Matriarch. She resides in Northern Virginia with her family and an ever–growing assortment of animals. Yukari Mishima was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan. She has always loved to draw and paint pictures. She majored in foreign language courses at university and worked an office job for 10 years after graduation. At the age of 35, she quit the corporate world and decided to pursue her passion and become a freelance illustrator.

SELLING POINTS

TEACHES CONSERVATION: The Animal Lifecycles series that this book belongs to teaches children about animal conservation while educating them on the lifecycle and habitat of animals (and now insects) that are facing endangerment.

SCIENTIFIC AND FUN: Each page includes scientific details about the honey bee lifecycle while the main text of the book tells an engaging tale of the bees.

ACTIVE AUTHOR: June Smalls has authored several books and is active and eager to promote this new title. She will participate in a 7–city book tour.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *32 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 10" - 254mm

*Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 5 to 8 PICTURE BOOK

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Monster Mix & Match

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY

EDWARD MILLER

A spooky flip book to create your own monster from author and artist Ed Miller!

All your favorite monsters like you’ve never seen them before! With separate flaps for head, torso, and legs (or at least bones), children can harness their inner Dr. Frankenstein and build their own monster. Each character has an alliterative name and simple text that can be combined to make a mixed–up story or a matching monster. With colorful illustrations, Mix–and–Match Monsters is a scary good time all year round!

Edward Miller is an illustrator, book designer, art director, and author. Over his thirty–year career, Edward has illustrated over one hundred children’s books for major publishers including Scholastic, Holiday House, HarperCollins, and Harry N. Abrams. He has illustrated a successful math series written by David A. Adler and has written a few books of his own that cover topics such as dental hygiene, fire safety, and health. Edward was an art director at Knopf/Random House. He designed and art–directed 100’s of books, including treasuries of works by Maurice Sendak, Ludwig Bemelmans, Erza Jack Keats, and Robert McCloskey. Edward has done a variety of illustration projects, including greeting cards, murals, puzzles, and fabrics. He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design with a BFA degree in Illustration. He grew up on Long Island, lived in New York City, and now resides in Beacon, NY.

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SELLING POINTS

INTERACTIVE HALLOWEEN FUN: Monster Mix & Match; is a delightful split–page board book that lets kids mix and match classic Halloween characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy, creating endless silly combinations. This interactive format keeps young readers engaged and entertained.

AGE–APPROPRIATE

EDUCATIONAL FUN: Perfect for read–aloud sessions, the book’s clever text combinations make sense no matter how they are mixed, providing both fun and educational value. It’s an excellent tool for developing early reading skills and creativity in children aged 2 to 5.

PROVEN SUCCESS IN CHILDREN’S LIT: Edward Miller has illustrated over 100 children’s books, including successful collaborations on educational series. His extensive experience and artistic talent ensure a high–quality and enjoyable reading experience for children.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color spilt page illustrations

*20 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 1 to 3 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 979-8-89396-023-5 US $12.99 UK £9.99

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I'm a Baby!

WRITTEN BY TERRY PIERCE; ILLUSTRATED BY VOLHA KALIAHA

A

day in the life of a baby, this board book is the perfect gift for older siblings

Wake up, world!

Hello, day!

I’m a baby all the way.

An adorable baby explains what it’s like to live a day as a baby, from morning diaper change to afternoon walk to bathtime and bedtime. With a hilarious cat to find on each spread, rhyming text by Terry Pierce, and illustrations by Volha Kaliaha, I’m a Baby is the perfect board book to help soon–to–be older siblings adjust to life with a baby.

Terry Pierce is the author of twenty–five children’s books and a lifelong advocate of children and reading. She holds a BA in early childhood education, an International AMI Montessori diploma, an MFA in writing for children and young adults, and teaches for the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. Volha Kaliaha, a London–based illustrator, has been illustrating on a professional level for seven years. Her illustrations are inspired by laughter and cuteness–the quirkier, the better.

SELLING POINTS

UNIVERSAL APPEAL: Celebrates the everyday life of an active baby, resonating with families globally as it captures the essence of a baby’s routine and activity.

RHYMING: Lively, engaging text with a bouncy rhythm and sweet humor that make it a delightful read–aloud experience for both parents and their little ones.

PERFECT FOR SIBLINGS: New siblings will delight in learning about the daily routine of their new baby offering a fun bonding experience for parents.

EXPERIENCED AUTHOR: Written by Terry Pierce, author of twenty–five children’s books, with a background in Early Childhood Education and a passion for creating engaging stories for young readers.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *20 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 179mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 179mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: MAY BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-950-7 US $9.99 UK £6.99

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Why, Mommy? Why?

WRITTEN BY TAMARA GIRARDI; ILLUSTRATIONS BY OLGA SKOMOROKOVA

A tender board book about a child’s curiosity and a mother’s love, with springtime illustrations by Olga Skomorokova

Why are you so strong, Mommy?

Why? So I can scoop you up into the biggest, best bear hugs. Why do you brush your teeth, Mommy?

Why? So I can smile bright whenever you need it.

It’s every kid’s favorite word, but what if instead of growing impatient, Mommy Bear uses each new question to show her love for her inquisitive cub. From Tamara Girardi, author of Why, Daddy? Why?, comes a new list of “whys” and new ways to say “Because I love you.”

Award–winning author Dr. Tamara Girardi writes books for children and teens. Her published titles include the Amazon Editor’s Pick Why, Daddy? Why?, upcoming companion title Why, Mommy? Why? and six YA titles in the Iron Valley and Carnivalesque series. Tamara is also a college English professor, a researcher, and a motivational speaker. Olga Skomorokhova specializes in editorial and book illustrations and other commissioned and personal projects. Olga is inspired by her travels and the people around; thus, you can see a lot of botanical, architectural, and animalistic topics in her art. She experiments with many different techniques and utilizes various materials to achieve the desired effect.

RIGHTS: World

SELLING POINTS

ESTABLISHED AUDIENCE: As the second book in the series, this has an already established audience with fans of Why, Daddy? Why? and author Tamara Girardi’s other children’s books.

MOTHER’S DAY TIE–IN: The mother/child element and March release date make this book perfect as a Mother’s Day gift, while the evergreen bear and woodland themes allow the book to sell beyond the holiday.

RELATABLE: Celebrates children’s natural inquisitiveness and the special bond between mother and child.

EDUCATIONAL GUIDES

AVAILABLE: Like Why, Daddy? Why?, this book will have an accompanying educational guide for teachers and librarians interested in turning this book into a reading and craft time activity.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: MARCH AGES 1 to 3

BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-874-6 US $9.99 UK £6.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-89396-500-1

C Is for Construction

WRITTEN BY CYNTHIA MUCHNICK; ILLUSTRATED BY VOLHA KALIAHA

An alphabetic tour of the construction site for the youngest readers

SELLING POINTS

NEW ADDITION TO A SERIES: The newest addition to our ABC Primer series. C Is for Construction is the 10th book in this series.

EDUCATIONAL AND ENGAGING: Dive into the vibrant world of construction with this alphabet primer! From A for architect to Z for zigzag, young readers will learn the ABCs while exploring the sights and sounds of a bustling construction site.

STEAM AND CAREER THEMES:

Ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this book caters to young minds fascinated by trucks, tools, and the magic of construction. It’s the perfect introduction to the world of building for the next generation of contractors!

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *20 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

A is for architect

B is for bulldozer

C is for construction site . . .

Put on your hard hat and vest and come on down to the construction site! This noisy, busy place is crowded with people, trucks, and tools working together to build something new. With J for jackhammer, L for ladder, and T for toolbelt, this colorful board book from Cynthia Muchnick and Volha Kaliaha has everything you need to know about life on a working site. Perfect for aspiring contractors and lovers of all things construction!

Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick loves books–writing them, reading them, and holding them in her hands. She is the author of several educational books for students and grown–ups, and she is thrilled to have finally written her own children’s book. Volha Kaliaha, a London–based illustrator, has been illustrating on a professional level for seven years. Her illustrations are inspired by laughter and cuteness–the quirkier, the better.

PUB MONTH: JULY AGES 1 to 3 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-875-3

US $9.99 UK £6.99

ebook ISBN 979-8-89396-513-1

Space Train

WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER ROBBINS; ILLUSTRATED BY SUSANNA COVELLI

A

book, toy, and decoration all in one, Space Train shares simple facts about our solar system from the sun to the Kuiper Belt

SELLING POINTS

NOVELTY FORMAT: Playful three–in–one format: read as a book, play as a train, or use as room decor. Versatility meets education!

SERIES ADDITION: Part of the bestselling On–Track Learning series of books from Familius.

INTERACTIVE: interactive and visually stimulating for small hands. Designed for exploration! With its sturdy, tear–resistant material and tactile features, Space Train encourages hands–on learning, perfect for curious young learners.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *14 pages

*WIDTH: 8" - 203mm

*HEIGHT: 6" - 152mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 1 to 3 BOARD BOOK

All aboard the Space Train! Put on your space suit and strap in for an interstellar adventure. Starting at the sun and learning facts about each planet along the way, this adorable two–in–one, sturdy, die–cut board book unfolds into a 56'' train (perfect for playtime or room decor!). Printed on both sides with boldly colored illustrations, the book includes a handy velcro clasp to keep everything snuggly shut when reading time is over. A perfect interactive primer for teaching our solar system to kids, Space Train provides that colorful, educational, and toylike experience that makes learning fun.

Christopher Robbins is the founder and president of Familius and the cofounder of Hummingbird Digital Media. He is married to his Familius partner and acquisitions editor, Michele Robbins, and they reside in Sanger, California, with their nine children. Susanna Covelli was born in a small town in Piedmont, Italy, obtained an MA in architecture, and followed her passion for art and decided to attend a specialization course in both traditional and digital illustration at Scuola Iternazionale di Comics in Turin. Her art expresses her own imagination and inspiration from nature, and she has always been attracted by sinuous shapes, Baroque style, and out–of–the–ordinary perspective.

ISBN 978-1-64170-876-0 US $14.99 UK £10.99

100 First Words for Little Texans

WRITTEN

BY CHRISTOPHER ROBBINS; ILLUSTRATED GARETH WILLIAMS

A tongue–in–cheek primer for Texas–born babies, filled with pop culture references, historic sites, and more

Howdy, y’all! We’re known as the Friendship State, but don’t mess with Texas! We’ve got skeeters and bobcats, and the best darn brisket you’ll ever taste. But how do we pass our love of this great state on to our little ones? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Texans, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Texans are ready to move from ABC to BBQ and other Texas–specific words like oil, Alamo, and tex–mex (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Texas–dwelling baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Texans is the perfect board book for families who call the Lone Star State home.

Christopher Robbins is the founder and president of Familius and the cofounder of Hummingbird Digital Media. He is married to his Familius partner and acquisitions editor, Michele Robbins, and they reside in Sanger, California, with their nine children. Gareth Williams lives in London with his amazing wife. From an early age he’s loved to draw, and that passion continues to this day. It’s something he still can’t believe he gets to do for a living. Gareth has illustrated everything from editorial illustrations to children’s books.

SELLING

POINTS

A TASTE OF TEXAS: From slang to iconic landmarks, 100 First Words for Little Texans offers a taste of Texas culture that’s as big as the state itself, all for the price of $9.99.

NEW ADDITION TO A SERIES: As a regional spin–off of the successful 100 First Words series, this book keeps the tradition alive, offering a Texan twist to a beloved educational format.

LAUGHS AND LEARNING: With cheeky illustrations and witty word choices, this board book promises giggles for both parents and babies, making learning an entertaining Texan adventure.

SPECIFICATIONS

*100 color illustrated words/phrases

*20 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152mm

*HEIGHT: 8" - 203mm

* Board Book

PUB MONTH: MAY AGES 1 to 3

BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-894-4

US $9.99 UK £6.99

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Brothers Are Brothers Forever

A BOARD BOOK ABOUT SIBLING LOVE WRITTEN BY BROOKE JORDEN; ILLUSTRATED BY SEJUNG KIM

A board book about sibling adventures, squabbles, and reconnection, following three different pairs of brothers

There’s something special about brothers. When brothers play together, magic happens! A brother is a friend for life, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be disagreements sometimes. Follow three cute sets of brothers as they play and explore together, argue, and ultimately reconnect. For anyone with boys who need a little nudge to get along, Brothers Are Brothers Forever is a sweet reminder that arguments happen, but sincere apologies can mend any rift. With simple text from author Brooke Jorden and gentle illustrations by Sejung Kim, this adorable board book is the perfect gift for siblings.

Brooke Jorden is the author of 20 books for children, including the Lit for Little Hands series, I Dig Bathtime, and How Does Our Food Grow?, a collaboration with the UN organization Kitchen Connection. Brooke holds a BA in English and editing from BYU and teaches a master class on writing your own children’s book. She serves as the editorial director at Familius, a book publisher dedicated to helping families be happy. She and her husband live in Cedar Hills, UT, with their three children and two cats. Sejung Kim is an illustrator born in South Korea who currently lives and works in France. She specializes in children's literature and has collaborated with numerous French and international publishing houses. Always on the lookout for inspiring projects for young and old alike, she aspires to create images that resonate with the child in all of us.

RIGHTS: World ex Canada

SELLING POINTS

CELEBRATING THE MAGIC OF BROTHERHOOD: Dive into the heartwarming world of brotherhood with this board book that captures the special bond between siblings. Whether they’re playing, exploring, or having a little squabble, these stories remind us that brothers are forever friends.

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WITH SIBLING PAIRS: With simple yet impactful storytelling, Brooke Jorden’s book offers a gentle nudge for siblings to navigate disagreements and cherish their lifelong connection. Perfect for families with two young children (0–5), it’s a delightful addition to any home library.

UNIVERSAL CONCEPT: Featuring three sets of brothers with diverse characteristics interacting in the universal experiences of play, apology, and reconnection.

HIGHLIGHTS APOLOGIES AS A BONDING EVENT: Emphasizes the power of sincere apologies and the joy of reconnecting after disagreements. It’s a heartening tale that encourages families to build strong, lasting bonds of love and understanding.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 1 to 3

BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-866-1 US $9.99 UK £6.99 ËxHSLGOBy708661z

ebook ISBN 979-8-89396-505-6

Sisters Are Sisters Forever

A BOARD BOOK ABOUT SIBLING LOVE WRITTEN BY BROOKE JORDEN; ILLUSTRATED BY SEJUNG KIM

A board book about sibling adventures, squabbles, and reconnection, following three different pairs of sisters

There’s something special about sisters. When sisters play together, magic happens! A sister is a friend for life, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be disagreements sometimes. Follow three cute sets of sisters as they play and explore together, argue, and ultimately reconnect. For anyone with girls who need a little nudge to get along, Sisters Are Sisters Forever is a sweet reminder that arguments happen, but sincere apologies can mend any rift. With simple text from author Brooke Jorden and gentle illustrations by Sejung Kim, this adorable board book is the perfect gift for siblings.

Brooke Jorden is the author of 20 books for children, including the Lit for Little Hands series, I Dig Bathtime, and How Does Our Food Grow?, a collaboration with the UN organization Kitchen Connection. Brooke holds a BA in English and editing from BYU and teaches a master class on writing your own children’s book. She serves as the editorial director at Familius, a book publisher dedicated to helping families be happy. She and her husband live in Cedar Hills, UT, with their three children and two cats. Sejung Kim is an illustrator born in South Korea who currently lives and works in France. She specializes in children's literature and has collaborated with numerous French and international publishing houses. Always on the lookout for inspiring projects for young and old alike, she aspires to create images that resonate with the child in all of us.

RIGHTS: World ex Canada

SELLING POINTS

CELEBRATING THE MAGIC OF SISTERHOOD: Dive into the heartwarming world of sisterhood with this board book that captures the special bond between siblings. Whether they’re playing, exploring, or having a little squabble, these stories remind us that sisters are forever friends.

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WITH SIBLING PAIRS: With simple yet impactful storytelling, Brooke Jorden’s book offers a gentle nudge for siblings to navigate disagreements and cherish their lifelong connection. Perfect for families with two young children (0–5), it’s a delightful addition to any home library.

UNIVERSAL CONCEPT: Featuring three sets of sisters with diverse characteristics interacting in the universal experiences of play, apology, and reconnection.

HIGHLIGHTS APOLOGIES AS A BONDING EVENT: Emphasizes the power of sincere apologies and the joy of reconnecting after disagreements. It’s a heartening tale that encourages families to build strong, lasting bonds of love and understanding.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color illustrations throughout *16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: APRIL AGES 1 to 3

BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-867-8 US $9.99 UK £6.99 ËxHSLGOBy708678z

ebook ISBN 979-8-89396-506-3

Baby Sees Fairy Tale Creatures

A

HIGH-CONTRAST

BOARD BOOK FOR BABIES

BY JANNA STEAGALL

A high–contrast board book full of vehicles, designed for babies’ developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall

Baby sees dragons. Baby sees unicorns. Baby sees gnomes.

Created for the youngest readers and their developing eyes, this high–contrast board book introduces all your favorite fantasy characters, including fairies, ogres, and more! With simple text and trendy images and patterns by Janna Steagall, Baby Sees Fairy Tale Creatures is a magical perfect tummy time companion!

Janna Steagall is a surface designer and illustrator whose dream is to make the world a more whimsical place, one artwork at a time.

SELLING POINTS

MAGICAL CREATURES

GALORE: Introduces little ones to magical creatures. Perfect for gifting to anyone who is a fan of sci–fi and fantasy works.

TUMMY TIME FUN: Keep baby engaged and stimulated during tummy time with these bold and beautiful images, aiding their development in rolling and crawling.

AESTHETIC APPEAL: Perfect for millennial moms and dads who want to curate stylish nurseries with Instagram–worthy bookshelves.

EARLY VISUAL DEVELOPMENT:

Created specifically for babies’ developing eyes, these high–contrast images help babies learn to see and discern shapes and patterns.

BONDING: The Baby Sees books foster a special connection between parents and babies, providing both with an experience that is as visually delightful as it is beneficial.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white high-contrast illustrations

*16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 1 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-883-8 US $8.99 UK £6.99

Baby Sees Things That Go

A HIGH-CONTRAST BOARD BOOK FOR BABIES

BY JANNA STEAGALL

A high–contrast board book full of vehicles, designed for babies’ developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall

Baby sees motorcycles.

Baby sees cars.

Baby sees trucks.

Created for the youngest readers and their developing eyes, this high–contrast board book introduces all your favorite vehicles, including trains, planes, taco trucks, and even rockets. With simple text and trendy images and patterns by Janna Steagall, Baby Sees Things that Go is the perfect tummy time companion for babies on the go!

Janna Steagall is a surface designer and illustrator whose dream is to make the world a more whimsical place, one artwork at a time.

SELLING POINTS

TUMMY TIME FUN: Keep baby engaged and stimulated during tummy time with these bold and beautiful images, aiding their development in rolling and crawling.

AESTHETIC APPEAL: Perfect for millennial moms and dads who want to curate stylish nurseries with Instagram–worthy bookshelves.

EARLY VISUAL DEVELOPMENT: Created specifically for babies’ developing eyes, these high–contrast images help babies learn to see and discern shapes and patterns.

BONDING: The Baby Sees books foster a special connection between parents and babies, providing both with an experience that is as visually delightful as it is beneficial.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white high-contrast illustrations *16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 1 BOARD BOOK

ISBN 978-1-64170-882-1 US $8.99 UK £6.99

Baby Sees New York City

A HIGH-CONTRAST BOARD BOOK FOR BABIES

BY JANNA STEAGALL

A high–contrast board book designed for babies’ developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall with regional focus on New York City

SELLING POINTS

NEW YORK REGIONAL INTEREST: With tourist and local favorites featured through out, the book is ideal for folks who love New York.

TUMMY TIME FUN: Keep baby engaged and stimulated during tummy time with these bold and beautiful images, aiding their development in rolling and crawling.

AESTHETIC APPEAL: Perfect for millennial moms and dads who want to curate stylish nurseries with Instagram–worthy bookshelves.

EARLY VISUAL DEVELOPMENT: Created specifically for babies’ developing eyes, these high–contrast images help babies learn to see and discern shapes and patterns.

Baby sees a building.

Baby sees a bridge.

Baby sees a park.

Created for the youngest readers and their developing eyes, this high–contrast board book explores the sights of the Big Apple, including the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, and more! With simple text but clearly recognizable images and patterns by Janna Steagall, Baby Sees New York City is the perfect tummy time companion for babies born in or visiting the City.

Janna Steagall is a surface designer and illustrator whose dream is to make the world a more whimsical place, one artwork at a time.

BONDING: The Baby Sees books foster a special connection between parents and babies, providing both with an experience that is as visually delightful as it is beneficial.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Black-and-white high-contrast illustrations

*16 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

*Board Book

PUB MONTH: JUNE AGES 1 BOARD BOOK

Suzy Menkes: My Fashion Diaries, The Early Years

TEXT

AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUZY MENKES; FOREWORD BY NAOMI CAMPBELL

Take your seat in the front row with the world’s preeminent fashion authority, Suzy Menkes, as she delves into her personal archive of diaries and behind–the–scenes snapshots to share insider–only experiences—replete with her signature sharp wit and analysis—spanning over 30 years and exclusively published here for the first time.

In this first of two volumes, Suzy Menkes, the leading fashion commentator of her generation, provides exclusive entrée into the most intimate corners of the fashion world. A fashion editor for over 50 years, most notably for the Paris–based International Herald Tribune and Vogue International, Menkes’s catwalk commentary is legendary. Her strong, independent point of view and unique access to designers, models, and fashion moguls made her columns essential reading. But Menkes harbored a secret: she kept a personal diary—and took photographs—of her life in the fashion world from 1989 to 2019. Recording her many behind–the–scenes encounters with such notable names as Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Moss, André Leon Talley, Anna Wintour, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donatella Versace, Pharrell, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Claudia Schiffer, Stella McCartney, and Rihanna, and featuring never–before–seen images from her personal archive, including the photograph that Karl Lagerfeld said captured his true character, in My Fashion Diaries: The Early Years, Menkes divulges fashion’s private moments and juiciest gossip, revealing the inner workings of a world mostly seen, until now, through polished runway shows and glossy magazine spreads.

Suzy Menkes studied history at Cambridge University and was the first female editor of Varsity, the student newspaper. She served as fashion editor for the Times (London), the Independent, and the International Herald Tribune, and was editor of Vogue International from 2014 to 2020. Her podcast, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes, has featured interviews with fashion–industry giants such as Maria Grazia Chiuri, Duro Olowu, and Michal Kors. She has received numerous international awards for her writing and contributions to culture. She lives in London. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, born in London, has graced the covers of more than 500 magazines. An exhibition celebrating her career opened at the V&A Museum, London, in June 2024. She is renowned for her philanthropic work, especially for Fashion for Relief, the Nelson Mandela Child Relief Fund, and AMFAR.

SELLING POINTS

REVERED FASHION EXPERT: Suzy Menkes is undoubtedly the world’s most well–known fashion journalist, with over 50 years’ experience in the industry. She has nearly 800,000 Instagram followers (@suzymenkes) and currently hosts a podcast, Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes.

FAMOUS FACES: Menkes’s diaries include stories and recollections of her interviews and encounters with renowned fashion designers, models, moguls, and fashionistas, among them Alexander McQueen, John Paul Gaultier, Tory Burch, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Bobbi Brown, Bob Mackie, Kate Moss, and many others.

AWARD WINNER: Menkes holds the rank of Chevalier of French National Order of the Légion d’Honneur and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for Services to Fashion Journalism, among other international honors.

BEHIND–THE–SCENES

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHS: Menkes’s personal photographs of designers in their homes, fashion shows, parties, dinners, and famous faces from the fashion world have never before been published.

FOREWORD BY NAOMI CAMPBELL: The world–renowned supermodel, who has known Suzy Menkes for decades, contributes a foreword.

SPECIFICATIONS

*200 color photographs + illustrations *448 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 229mm

* Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-0-86565-458-7

US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK £40.00

The World of Peter Dunham

GLOBAL STYLE FROM PARIS TO HOLLYWOOD

BY STEPHEN DRUCKER

A–list interior designer Peter Dunham’s first book reveals his singular approach to colorful, pattern–filled interiors with world–class photography of never–before–seen projects

Peter Dunham is a Los Angeles–based interior designer known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling. The Wall Street Journal described his style as “Merchant Ivory Moderne” and “restraint with a kick.” The World of Peter Dunham features a dozen of Dunham’s most recent projects, ranging from chic New York City penthouses to sun–kissed California gems, as well as Dunham’s own residences, including his Paris pied–à–terre. Each chapter’s rich imagery illuminates a tenet of his design ethos—Color, Rhythm, Togetherness, Nature—along with the people and places that have shaped his unique point of view. Here is a dynamic mix of projects, many featuring Dunham’s internationally acclaimed textiles, all presented in stunning photographs. Dunham and his design team split their time between restoring older houses and collaborating with renowned architects on brand–new residences. Current projects include a modernist Marmol Radziner house overlooking the Pacific in Montecito, residences in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, New York City, Dallas, Sag Harbor, Montana, and an iconic 1963 Horace Gifford house on Fire Island.

Stephen Drucker is the former editor–in–chief of House Beautiful and Town & Country, and has developed some of Vendome’s most successful interior design titles, including Sunnylands and Inspired Design. He has been a contributor to numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, HG, and theNew York Times. He lives in New York.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

WIDELY PUBLISHED: Dunham’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, House & Garden, House Beautiful, Coastal Living, WSJ, Veranda, Domino, Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, and more.

HIGHLY PRAISED: “Peter Dunham’s laid–back style belies a true understanding of history and design. His casual, chic rooms always have great bones and a healthy dose of personality.” — Stacey Bewkes, Quintessence

AWARD WINNER: Dunham has been named to ELLE Decor’s A–List.

INTERNATIONALLY

ACCLAIMED TEXTILES AND WALLPAPERS: Dunham’s eponymous fabric and wallpaper collection is sold through 18 showrooms worldwide.

RETAIL ACCESS: Dunham’s shop, Hollywood at Home, opened in 2007 in the Los Angeles design district and has become a leading destination for design lovers. A second location in New York City opened in 2024.

EXTENSIVE SOCIAL–MEDIA

REACH: Dunham’s three companies will all promote the book. Peter Dunham Design @peterdunhamdesign 26,700; Peter Dunham Textiles @peterdunhamtextiles 69,000; Hollywood at Home @hollywoodathome 58,700.

SPECIFICATIONS

*250+ color illustrations; edge stain *320 pages

*WIDTH: 10" - 254mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

* Hardcover cloth case

PUB MONTH: APRIL INTERIOR DESIGN

Inside Ibiza

BY EMMA ROIG ASKARI; PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICARDO LABOUGLE; FOREWORD BY DANIEL ROMUALDEZ

Delight in the carefree charm of gorgeous private homes and gardens in the Mediterranean paradise Ibiza, in this latest volume in Vendome’s highly acclaimed Inside . . . series

It’s been said that Ibiza emits a powerful energy to new visitors. Some people come for a short period to immerse themselves in the hectic hedonism of the infamous strip, while others, such as the legendary French fashion icon Jacqueline de Ribes, find peace and build their own idyllic refuge on the Mediterranean island. Here, Ricardo Labougle’s stunning photographs capture this private side of Ibiza, showcasing dream homes built among the beautiful Iberian surroundings—houses that bear a strong imprint of their owners’ personalities combined with the innate magnetism and tranquillity of the island away from its party–centric stereotype. This exciting volume features the homes of artists, models, a floral stylist, and a set designer, along with author Emma Roig Askari’s own design project, displaying the beauty and variety of Ibizan interiors.

Emma Roig Askari is a contributing editor and columnist for Vanity Fair Spain, a TV commentator for Atres media, and an ambassador for Christie’s. She has been New York correspondent for EL PAIS and CBS Telenoticias and a reporter for CNN and Reuters. She was also the director of content for Plural Entertainment, developing series for the Latino market in the US. A native of Spain, Roig Askari is a Fulbright Scholar with a master of arts from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Following her passion for architecture and interior design, she has built and decorated houses in New York, London, Ibiza, and Madrid. She lives between London and Madrid. Ricardo Labougle has been photographing interiors and portraits around the world for more than 25 years. He is a regular collaborator to publications such as The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, and T Magazine. His books include Vendome’s Inside Paris (2024). His personal work has also been shown at galleries in Madrid, Milan, and Buenos Aires. Daniel Romualdez is an AD100 architect and interior designer who has designed homes for clients such as Aerin Lauder and Tory Burch, as well as commercial spaces. He grew up in Manila and now lives in New York.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

DREAM DESTINATION: While Ibiza is a hugely popular vacation spot for sunseekers of all ages, this book reveals the less–well–known, more tranquil side of the island.

GORGEOUS IMAGES: Here are stunning beaches, beautiful parks, pink bougainvillea, and glorious sunsets, as well as a wide variety of gorgeous interiors and gardens.

MEDIA SAVVY: A contributing editor at Vanity Fair Spain and ambassador for Christie’s, Emma Roig Askari (@emmaaskari) has 3,200 followers on Instagram.

WELL–KNOWN

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ricardo Labougle (@ricardolabougle) has over 35,000 followers on Instagram and has contributed to global publications such as Veranda, AD, and World of Interiors for some 30 years.

SPECIFICATIONS

*250 color illustrations

*336 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-0-86565-439-6

US $80.00 CAN $100.00 UK £65.00 ËxHSKIQFy654396z

Invited

CELEBRATING BY DESIGN

TEXT BY MATTHEW ROBBINS AND LUIS OTOYA

Sublime design of life’s most momentous occasions, orchestrated by one of the world’s most creative event–planning firms, Matthew Robbins Design/RobbinsOtoya

Every event that Matthew Robbins and Luis Otoya undertake begins with finding the perfect venue for the occasion. Once the site has been chosen, Matthew and Luis design all aspects of the event, from the invitations and place cards to the flowers, table settings, and menu, while simultaneously managing all the logistics and collaborating with the clients to realize their unique vision. Invited takes readers to events all over the world, in sites as disparate as Los Cabos and Mallorca, Jamaica and Provence, the Hamptons and Cartagena, New York and Tuscany. Each locale provides Matthew and Luis with the inspiration for the event’s color scheme, decorations, flowers, and food. The exquisitely atmospheric photographs capture the ineffable romance and joy of these celebratory occasions, personalized to reflect the specific tastes and preferences of the clients and all of which seem to have been pulled off effortlessly. Complete with three 8–page inserts featuring the way Matthew and Luis entertain at home, Invited is the book that everyone contemplating a celebration will need.

Matthew Robbins spent more than 15 years as a contributing editor to Martha Stewart Weddings. He regularly contributes to InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, Flower magazine, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living, Huffington Post, and Style Me Pretty. He has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, Martha Stewart Living radio, and TODAY. He is the author of Inspired Weddings; created a line of unique vases with Teroforma; and publishes Invited Journal, an annual magazine. He splits his time between Miami and Provence. Luis Otoya is the cofounder of RobbinsOtoya, an extension of Matthew Robbins Design focused on destination events outside the United States. RobbinsOtoya’s work has been featured in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town & Country. Otoya is also the founder and owner of the catering and special–events company Evento & Cocina in Cartagena, Colombia, his hometown. His hospitality advice has been featured in such publications as Jamie Oliver’s Jamie Magazine and Vogue Spain. He lives in Miami and Provence.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

WIDE ACCLAIM: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, and Martha Stewart Living all list Matthew Robbins Design/RobbinsOtoya as one of the top planning companies in the world.

EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE:

Matthew Robbins Design/Robbins Otoya has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Living, Flower magazine, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, Vogue, and Food & Wine magazine, and on TODAY, The View, and The Nate Berkus Show. Their numerous digital media features have received millions of views.

DIVERSE CORPORATE

CLIENTELE: A partial list includes Martha Stewart Living, Vera Wang, Burt’s Bees, American Federation of the Arts, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Alvin Ailey, Smashbox, Eileen Fisher, NBC, and ABC.

THREE 8–PAGE INSERTS: Tips for entertaining at home.

AVID FOLLOWING: Matthew Robbins Design and RobbinsOtoya have a combined 57,500 followers on Instagram.

SPECIFICATIONS

*350 color illustrations plus three 8page inserts

*296 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

* Hardcover

PUB MONTH: APRIL

FOOD & DRINK

ISBN 978-0-86565-462-4

US $60.00 CAN $75.00 UK £45.00

McMillen

100 YEARS OF DECORATING

TEXT BY ANN PYNE

A lavish volume celebrating the centenary of McMillen, the storied American interior design firm

The story of McMillen is the story of American interior design. From modest beginnings in a townhouse on New York City’s East 55th St. in 1924, McMillen evolved into the premier interior design firm in the country under the intrepid leadership of Eleanor Stockstrom McMillen (later Eleanor McMillen Brown). This centennial volume, written by Ann Pyne, the current president of McMillen, traces the history of the company from the early years of experimentation through the lean years of the Depression and World War II, the so–called glory years of the 1960s and 1970s, and into the modern era, beginning in the 1980s. McMillen’s clientele has always comprised a who’s who of American movers and shakers, along with renowned corporate clients, and some of its employees—Albert Hadley, Mark Hampton, and Kevin McNamara among them—went on to become the major interior designers of the late 20th century, Sumptuously illustrated with color and vintage black–and–white photographs of luxurious homes, as well as public spaces such as the Steuben Showroom and the Cosmopolitan Club, both in New York, plus exquisite period watercolors, this celebration of McMillen showcases the very best of design history.

Ann Pyne is the current president of McMillen, succeeding her mother, Betty Sherrill, who took over the presidency when Mrs. McMillen Brown retired. She has a masters degree in decorative arts from the Bard Graduate Center and an MA in English and American literature from Columbia University. She lives in New York.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

A–LIST CLIENTELE: Through the years, McMillen designed the homes of Marshall Field, Millicent Rogers, Doris Duke, Ambassador Sheldon Whitehouse, Henry Ford II, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Pierre Lorillard, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Joseph Kennedy, William and “Babe” Paley, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s White House family quarters.

TALENT INCUBATOR: Such renowned interior designers as Albert Hadley, Mark Hampton, and Kevin McNamara began their careers at McMillen.

PUBLICATION TO COINCIDE WITH CENTENARY EVENTS: The New York School of Interior Design will hold a celebratory exhibition of McMillen’s work opening in Fall 2024. Additional events, and a feature article in Architectural Digest, will celebrate the centennial.

LEGENDARY INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM: McMillen (@mcmilleninc) has over 8,000 Instagram followers.

SPECIFICATIONS

*550 color and black-and-white photographs and watercolors *528 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

* Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: MAY

INTERIOR DESIGN, DESIGN & DECORATING

ISBN 978-0-86565-443-3

US $100.00 CAN $125.00 UK £80.00

Natural Living by Design

BY MELISSA PENFOLD

The author of the acclaimed Living Well by Design now harnesses the power of design to create a healthy home that not only looks beautiful

but also contributes to our quality of life

In her new book, internationally renowned design and style authority Melissa Penfold turns her attention from the basics of interior decorating to demonstrating what a powerful force design can be in boosting our physical and emotional well–being. Each chapter is devoted to an aspect of healthy, life–enhancing design, including “Ease,” “Flow,” “Light,” “Nature,” “Timelessness,” and “Awe.” All underscore the importance of introducing lots of natural light; using natural, non–toxic materials (clay, plaster, timber, stone); incorporating nature into our homes, whether through views of the outside world or by filling our interior with plants; creating lots of storage (mess is stress); and recognizing the power that color has on our state of mind. Illustrating each chapter are photographs of beautiful rooms in homes around the world that embody the salutary properties of Natural Living by Design

A longtime design columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and contributor to all of Australia’s major publications, including Vogue Living, Belle, House & Garden, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar, Melissa Penfold has been crowned “Queen of Style” by the country’s media. Her main focus now is her digital platform: her website (melissapenfold.com), newsletter, and Instagram. Her first book, Vendome’s Living Well by Design, has been widely acclaimed. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

PROVEN TRACK RECORD: Melissa Penfold’s first book, Living Well by Design, has been widely acclaimed and reprinted seven times.

FOLLOW–UP TO WIDELY PRAISED FIRST BOOK: Elle Decor declared, "Australian interior designer Melissa Penfold uses her 30 years of expertise to walk readers through the elements of a successful interior, which you can use to upgrade your own space.”

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN INFLUENCER: Penfold has 308,000 followers on Instagram.

PRACTICAL ADVICE: The book provides decorating tips and ideas on every page.

INSPIRATIONAL IMAGERY: Penfold has selected images of her favorite homes around the world.

SPECIFICATIONS

*150 color photographs

*208 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH

INTERIOR DESIGN

ISBN 978-0-86565-461-7

US $45.00 CAN $57.00 UK £35.00

Light, Sand, and Sea

HAMPTONS ARTISTS AND THEIR STUDIOS

TEXT BY COCO MYERS; PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAIME LOPEZ; FOREWORD BY MÓNICA RAMÍREZ-MONTAGUT

A close–up look

at

50 artists—their work, their studios, their style—creating a wide variety of art in the Hamptons

It’s one thing to admire an artist’s work; it’s another to get a real feel of the person behind the work. In these pages you’ll get a close–up look at 50 painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, and mixed–media artists who are living and working on the famed East End of Long Island, New York. Photographer Jaime Lopez has captured each artist both in revealing portraits and at work in their studios, and journalist and curator Coco Myers has contributed insightful interviews. The East End has long been a magnet for artists who are drawn to the inspiring nature of the landscape—the light, the fields, the farms, and of course, the expansive sea. And while the legacy of artists like Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, and others remains strong, the area continues to be rich in talent today. Lopez’s photographs and Myers’s text reveal the creativity, intelligence, and humor of these 50 artists as well as the vibe of their workplaces and the tools of their craft.

Born in Peru, Jaime Lopez studied graphic design at Parsons School of Design. His fashion photographs have been widely published, in Elle, Marie Claire, Telva, Hola!, Woman, and Cosmopolitan, among other magazines. He lives in Sagaponack, in the East End, with his wife and daughters. Coco Myers grew up in East Hampton among the Abstract Expressionists, many of whom were family friends. She earned a BA in art history at Princeton and currently writes for Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, and the New York Times, and in 2015 started folioeast, an online gallery and art–consulting business highlighting East End artists. A member of the East Hampton Arts Council, she lives in East Hampton with her three sons. Monica Ramirez–Montagut is executive director of the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York.

RIGHTS: World English

SELLING POINTS

WELL–KNOWN ARTISTS: Donald Sultan, April Gornick, Mary Heilmann, Caio Fonseca, Bryan Hunt, Joe Zucker, Frank Wimberley, and Paton Miller are among the more established artists featured here who work in the Hamptons.

INSIDE LOOK AT ARTISTS’ STUDIOS: Fascinating photographs take readers right inside each artist’s studio, capturing their artistic practice and including works in progress.

DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS: Also included here are emerging artists, some art–schooled, some self–taught.

RELATED EXHIBITION: Launch and related exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum (which has 35,000 Instagram followers) in Water Mill, New York, in May.

WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTICSTYLES AND MEDIA: Painting, sculpture, prints, photographs, and mixed–media art are all included.

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*350 color photographs

*400 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/4" - 235mm

*HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MAY

ISBN 978-0-86565-472-3 US $60.00 CAN $75.00 UK £50.00

Out of the Mouth of Babe

BABE RUTH ON LIFE: PITCHING, HITTING, STRIKING OUT, AND COMING BACK SWINGING

TEXT COMPILED BY KELLY BENNETT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY STUART DRESSLER AND BRENT STEVENS

A collection of quotes compiled by the author of The House that Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett, with images by Stuart Dressler and Brent Stevens

“Baseball is the greatest game in the world and deserves the best you can give it.” —Babe Ruth

With forewords by Tom Stevens, Babe Ruth’s grandson, and Marty Appel, public relations director for the New York Yankees from 1973 to 1977, Out of the Mouth of Babe is a collection of over 85 quotes by the Great Bambino, paired with photographs of the King of Crash during his incredible baseball career. Curated by Kelly Bennett, author of The House that Ruth Built, and filled with facts about the game and the Colossus of Clout, this is the perfect gift for baseball lovers and history buffs!

Kelly Bennett is a southpaw author of many award–winning books including The House That Ruth Built, a nonfiction picture book about the opening day game in the original Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth and baseball! Kelly’s a weed–picking, veggie–chopping, two–wheeling bleacher–warmer based in Westhampton Beach, NY, and Mimiville (which is anywhere her grandboys may be). For more about Kelly and her books, visit her website: www.kellybennett.com And for a swimmingly good time, wade through her blog: kellybennett.com/blog/

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FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: Perfect for baseball enthusiasts, students, Fathers’ Day gifts, graduation gifts, leaders, and anyone seeking motivation or success tips.

ENDORSED BY BASEBALL

ICONS: With endorsements from Babe Ruth’s grandson, Marty Appel (NY Yankees PR director), and baseball historians, this book is a trusted insight into Ruth’s life and wisdom.

WELL–KNOWN, ACCESSIBLE

AUTHOR: Kelly Bennett is equipped for virtual events, having used platforms like Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, and Crowdcast for engaging school visits and bookstore events. Follow Kelly Bennett on her blog Kelly's Fishbowl, with a vibrant online community of 820 page views this month. Connect on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more updates.

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*Full-color photographs throughout *112 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 178mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

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PUB MONTH: MARCH SPORTS

ISBN 978-1-64170-577-6 US $16.99 UK £11.99

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Am I Doing This Right?

MAKING CHOICES WITHOUT MOM GUILT

WRITTEN BY REBECCA FOX STARR

A choose–your–own–adventure–style gift book to combat mom guilt from social worker Rebecca Fox Starr

Motherhood is a constant barrage of choices. Bottle or breast? Alone time or playtime? And how much is too much screentime? No matter the choice we make, mothers often end up feeling guilty, as if we are never doing enough. But no more! In this choose–your–own–adventure style guide, social worker Rebecca Fox Starr guides moms through the apocalyptic newborn phase, the jungle of toddlerhood, and the dead ends and booby traps of raising teens with one simple message: You are doing a great job. You are more than enough. The perfect gift for mothers who are doing their best every day, Am I Doing This Right? is the comforting affirmation we need to show ourselves some compassion and appreciate the choices we make each day for the families we love.

Rebecca Fox Starr, LMSW, is a mom, author, and mental health professional, dedicated to normalizing mental health issues for all. Rebecca has authored three books on the subject: Beyond the Baby Blues (Rowman & Littlefield, January 2018), Baby Ever After (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021), and Mommy Ever After (Familius, 2022), and this forthcoming parenting title (Familius, 2024) She has also advocated all across the country for equity in maternal mental healthcare. She works as a clinical therapist and lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, two kids, and two scruffy dogs.

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INTERACTIVE EMPOWERMENT: The choose–you–own–adventure format of this book acts as a guide. Packed with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools, empowering readers to confront mom guilt head–on.

PERSONALIZED JOURNEY: Each decision made creates a unique path and reading experience, offering practical insights and boosting confidence in parenting choices. Perfect for moms, new parents, and mental health professionals seeking accessible (and fun) tools to combat mommy guilt.

NOSTALGIC: Aimed at millennial moms, the fastest–growing demographic of mothers, who will find nostalgia in the choose–you–own–adventure format.

TABOO BUSTING: Delves into taboo topics around mom guilt, mental health, and boundaries, empowering readers to support themselves and others in their parenting journey.

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*Full-color spot illustrations

*192 pages

*WIDTH: 6" - 152.4mm

*HEIGHT: 9" - 228.6mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH SELF-HELP

ISBN 978-1-64170-446-5 US $16.99 UK £11.99

A Parent's Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids

START LOW AND GO SLOW

WRITTEN BY ALEX KOLEVZON, MD; PILAR TRELLES, MD; AND ROBERT J. JAFFE, MD

A simple guidebook, cowritten by three doctors, to answer all the questions caregivers have about medicating their children for mental illness

For parents and caregivers, considering psychiatric medications for your child can be scary and overwhelming as they weigh the risks and benefits. A Parent’s Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids boils down the process of evaluating children and deciding whether to use medication, and then explores different classes of medications in detail, from the side effects to ongoing monitoring. Three child psychiatrists from New York's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Alexander Kolevzon, MD; Robert Jaffe, MD; and Pilar Trelles, MD, combine their years of research and experience to deliver a straightforward, accessible Q&A guidebook for parents and caregivers. Whether you are considering antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, or medications for ADHD, depression, or anxiety, this guide empowers you to ask your provider all the tough questions to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your journey of exploring psychiatric medications for your child.

Alex Kolevzon, MD, is a renowned child and adolescent psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience. As a professor at Mount Sinai, he directs autism research and child psychiatry, focusing on innovative treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders. A dedicated educator, he speaks globally and mentors future mental health clinicians. Robbie Jaffe, MD, is an Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Training Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He leads a clinic for anxiety, OCD, and tics, directs the Tourette Center of Excellence, and researches innovative treatments for Tourette’s and ADHD. Pilar Trelles, MD, is a Harvard Medical School faculty member and leads psychiatric care for children with autism at Boston Children’s Hospital. Originally from Peru, she specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders and works to enhance diversity in psychiatric trials, bridging advancements in child psychiatry to community care.

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DEBUNK COMMON MYTHS: This book tackles prevalent myths about child psychiatry, providing clarity and reassurance for parents and caregivers who might be hesitant or misinformed about psychiatric medications for children.

EXPERT–BACKED INSIGHTS:

Authored by renowned child and adolescent psychiatrists, including professors from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Mount Sinai, the book offers authoritative and reliable information.

PRACTICAL Q&A FORMAT:

Designed with caregivers in mind, the book uses a question–and–answer format to address the most common concerns, making it accessible and easy to navigate for anyone needing immediate guidance.

COMPREHENSIVE AND CONCISE: It covers the full spectrum of psychiatric medications, detailing their uses, benefits, and potential risks, ensuring readers have a thorough understanding to make informed decisions.

EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: This guide empowers parents to engage in informed discussions with healthcare providers, boosting their confidence in managing their child’s mental health treatment effectively.

SPECIFICATIONS

*Full-color interior with spot illus *112 pages

*WIDTH: 5" - 127mm

*HEIGHT: 7" - 178mm

* Paperback

PUB MONTH: MARCH

SELF-HELP

ISBN 979-8-89396-045-7 US $14.99 UK £10.99

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The French Chef Handbook (Revised Edition)

LA CUISINE DE RÉFÉRENCE

BY MICHEL MAINCENT-MOREL

The keys to the professional cooking technique, this book, a bestseller among the French chef community for 25 years, has revolutionized the learning of cooking and the culinary arts by offering unparalleled iconographic richness and selecting techniques for beginners for the best results

The acclaimed La Cuisine de Référence is now available in its international English version: The French Chef Handbook. Own the keys of the French culinary technique! A study trip to France without the plane ticket. This bestseller, which has already supported over 800,000 professional chefs, can now be adopted by English speakers. Get ready to access the next cooking level with the complete content of 500 techniques, 1,000 recipe worksheets, more than 3,000 photo,s and a wide panel of 118 videos accessible by QR codes or URL to facilitate understanding. The French Chef Handbook/La Cuisine de Référence is a must have!

Michel Maincent–Morel is culinary instructor (now retired) and honorary head chef at Paris Hospitality School Jean Drouant. He wrote several books (Best Practice Inside Editions) which have all been awarded the French National Culinary Academy grand prix. The French Chef Handbook has also received a Gourmand Cookbook Award.

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT: A comprehensive professional–grade manual to support aspiring pastry chefs in their training and beyond.

THE MOST COMPLETE BOOK OF COOKNG TECHNIQUES: More than 500 techniques described step–by–step, with 3,000 photos, access to 118 videos, and 1,000 recipe worksheets.

ALL–ENCOMPASSING REFERENCE: Devised by expert teachers and successful professionals from the pastry world, this book offers essential guidance for professional pastry making. A true bestseller with more than 800,000 copies sold for its French version, La Cuisine de Référence, The French Chef Handbook has won several awards, including the Gourmand Cookbook Award.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES: Includes 100 basic techniques and preparations and detailed step–by–step instructions, as well as more than 100 technical sheets.

IN–DEPTH ILLUSTRATIONS AND TUTORIALS: Features 1,000 photographs and 130 instructional videos accessible by QR codes or the provided URL.

SPECIFICATIONS

*3,000 color photographs

*1208 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 176mm

*HEIGHT: 9 3/4" - 246mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-2-38622-063-0 US $125.00 CAN $157.00 UK £100.00

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The Pastry Chef Handbook (Revised Edition)

LA PATISSERIE DE RÉFÉRENCE

BY PIERRE-PAUL ZEIHER AND JEAN-MICHEL TRUCHELUT; PREFACE BY CHRISTOPHE FELDER

All the information, guidance, and recipes you need to become a pastry professional—in a single book!

Comprehensive in its content and practical in its approach, The Pastry Chef Handbook addresses all the professional steps necessary for this demanding and fascinating profession. In addition to the examples illustrated by step–by–step visuals and essential cultural elements, it addresses nutrition, hygiene, service, and presentation. Beginner pastry chefs will be able to learn the basic rules and 100 preparation techniques —from making custard in a bain–marie to icing. They will also discover 100 detailed classical recipes, from Saint–Honoré to Opera. Thanks to the QR codes integrated throughout the book, readers will also be able to consult professional learning videos to perfect their know–how on the BPI Campus site.

Pierre–Paul Zeiher trained at the hotel school in Strasbourg and in the most beautiful Parisian houses. He taught in Biarritz and Monaco before returning to Strasbourg. Jean–Michel Truchelut is a cooking and pastry teacher specializing in dietetics and nutrition.

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT: A comprehensive professional–grade manual to support aspiring pastry chefs in their training and beyond.

ALL–ENCOMPASSING REFERENCE: Devised by expert teachers and successful professionals from the pastry world, this book offers essential guidance for professional pastry making.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Includes 100 basic techniques and preparations and detailed step–by–step instructions, as well as more than 100 technical sheets.

IN–DEPTH

ILLUSTRATIONS AND TUTORIALS: Features 1,000 photographs and 130 instructional videos accessible by QR codes or the provided URL.

SPECIFICATIONS

*1,000 color photographs

*728 pages

*WIDTH: 7" - 176mm

*HEIGHT: 9 3/4" - 246mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH FOOD & DRINK

ISBN 978-2-38622-064-7

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Strings of Champions BABOLAT

BY CHARLOTTE GABAS

Celebrating 150 years of the racquet sports brand for champions—Babolat

A century and a half ago, Babolat began as a family business in Lyon, France, venturing into the world of sports when tennis and badminton were still in their infancy. Since then, Babolat has evolved techniques, developed innovations, and supported athletes to become the leader of racquet–sports equipment and technical equipment for racquet preparation professionals. Champions on the Court is a beautifully illustrated book celebrating that history.

Featuring images of players on the court alongside their words and stories, readers will bear witness to the ongoing relationship between athletes and the household name in sporting equipment. Researchers and designers also share a peek inside the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished product. Champions on the Court is a necessary book for sports fans, honoring the choice of champions playing at the world’s most prestigious badminton, tennis, and padel competitions.

Charlotte Gabas has been a journalist for Canal+ since 2021. She specializes in tennis and padel. A documentary director, commentator, presenter, and interviewer, she also collaborated with the BeIN Sports channel for nine years, where she covered the largest tennis tournaments in the world (Roland Garros, Wimbledon, London Masters, Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Rome). At the same time, she also presented the news bulletins on the giant screens of the Roland Garros tournament. Currently, she comments live on the world circuit of padel broadcast on Canal + since 2021 and regularly speaks on the Champions League, motorcycles, and F1.

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SELLING POINTS

ICONIC COMPANY: Oldest tennis company in the world, used by many star athletes, and is the official partner of Wimbledon.

PROMINENT ATHLETES

FEATURED: Photos of and words from Suzanne Lenglen, René Lacoste, Andy Roddick, Björn Borg, Rafael Nadal, among others.

POPULARITY OF SPORT: Tennis, padel, badminton, and pickleball continue to be popular among a general sports audience.

SPECIFICATIONS

*180 color illustrations

*224 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 220mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/4" - 285mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: JULY

ISBN 978-1-4197-8262-6

US $45.00 CAN $57.00 UK £35.00

Monaco at UNESCO

75 YEARS

BY STÉPHANE LAMOTTE AND JEAN-PHILIPPE VINCI

The rich history of Monaco and UNESCO’s decades–long commitment to world peace

Since 1949, the Principality of Monaco has collaborated with UNESCO on milestone projects and initiatives that continue to shape Monaco and the world’s cultural and educational landscape. Monaco at UNESCO: 75 Years is an in–depth chronicle of this relationship packaged in a beautiful hardcover with more than 150 illustrations. This historical text commemorates this partnership with archival materials documenting the successes and challenges throughout the evolution of heritage protection campaigns and educational and sustainability efforts. Both a celebration of the past and a look toward the future, Monaco at UNESCO symbolizes an unwavering international dedication to world peace.

A professor with an aggrégation and a doctorate degree in history, Stéphane Lamotte is secretary to the Albert 1st, 2022 Commemoration Committee, and since then, associated with other commemorative projects. He is also a project manager and live show coordinator for DENJS (Monaco). A history and geography professor who also teaches drama, he is an associate researcher at the CMMC, Nice Sophia–Antipolis University where he was also a lecturer. Jean–Philippe Vinci holds an aggrégation in philosophy. He is a graduate of the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris and of the École Pratique des Hautes Études (5th section – Sorbonne), and an alumnus of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. After several years of tenure as University lecturer at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris and diplomatic advisor, he taught at the Lycée Albert Ier of Monaco, and since July 2024 is Director of Education, Youth and Sport in Monaco.

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WELL–DOCUMENTED NARRATIVE: Contributed to by experts in social sciences, diplomatic relations, history, and beyond, with unpublished archival material and testimonials.

SWEEPING HISTORY: Exploration of a nearly century–long relationship between an iconic principality and a major institution.

ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE: Includes more than 170 illustrations.

SPECIFICATIONS

*170 color illustrations

*224 pages

*WIDTH: 8 1/2" - 216mm

*HEIGHT: 11 1/4" - 286mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-1-4197-8079-0

US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00

The Look of Wine

READING WINE COLOR

TEXT BY FLORENCE DE LA RIVIÈRE IN COLLABORATION WITH BÉNÉDICTE BORTOLI; PHOTOGRAPHS BY JÉRÔME BRYON

An invigorating guide for tasting, naming, and visualizing the chromatic diversity of wine

While smell and taste dominate the experience of sipping wine, Florence de La Riviére turns our eyes to its color, instead inspiring an artistic and visual approach to wine tasting. Throughout The Look of Wine, readers will meet winegrowers, oenologists, sommeliers, and scientists to weave a canvas of universal words representing the chromatic palette of wines. Alongside this descriptive vocabulary, original photography captures the authenticity of color while leaving room for interpretation. Each family of color is visually represented by a wine, with a description of its hues and the natural and human processes that contributed to creating it. Neither a directory of the colors of wine nor a technical encyclopedia, The Look of Wine is a living tribute to oenology’s chromatic diversity, with a focus on still, unmutated whites and reds, as well as rosés.

Florence de La Rivière is a colorist designer. Color has always been a key to enter her universe, threading a path from interior decoration to research activities. With her lectures on the colors of wine at Bordeaux’s faculty of oenology, she has fully restored the place of visual tasting. Florence has also done consulting work on colors for several renowned Bordeaux winemakers. Jérôme Bryon is a photographer. Trained as an architect, he plays with lines and scales to transfigure an ordinary environment. By making visible the invisible, he sublimates the raw material. This book responds to his thirst for challenges, adventures, and encounters. Jérôme has been represented since 2011 in Paris and Brussels by Galerie La Forest Divonne and was selected for Paris Photo 2020. Bénédicte Bortoli is a publisher, author of books on gastronomy and arts, as well as craftsmanship. Trained in gastronomy and oenology, she is a copywriter for many chefs and acted as manager of a wine guide for nine years. Bénédicte has experienced the demanding day–to–day rigor of Michelin–starred brigades before leading the culinary branch of a Parisian event venue.

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SELLING POINTS

SENSORY, DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE: Readers can visually taste wines from all over the world through encounters with key players and stunning original illustrations.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

PERSPECTIVE: Wine is seen through the lenses of other arts, such as jewelry, gemology, textile, pastels, and more.

EDUCATIONAL: Author builds on established experience teaching professionals on the color of wine.

REFERENCE–WORTHY: Readers are provided with precise, modern vocabulary to describe the color of wine.

SPECIFICATIONS

*180 color illustrations

*216 pages

*WIDTH: 9 1/2" - 229mm

*HEIGHT: 12 1/4" - 311mm

*Hardcover

PUB MONTH: MARCH

ISBN 978-1-4197-8081-3

US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK £35.00

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