Deal Archive (Publishers Marketplace)

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Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: January 10, 2024 ROSE BY THE SEA By Rebecca Rose Mooradian, Myo Yim Imprint: Atheneum Rebecca Rose Mooradian's ROSE BY THE SEA, the poignant account of a child's emigration from Armenia to the United States during the Armenian Genocide, inspired by the journey of the author's great-grandmother, illustrated by Myo Yim, to Feather Flores at Atheneum, at auction, for publication in spring 2026, by Alice Fugate at Joy Harris Agency for the author, and by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Productions for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction December 8, 2023 ALIGHT By Jennifer Torres, Molly Magnell Imprint: Atheneum Jennifer Torres's ALIGHT: HOW THE RED-CROWNED PARROT FOUND A NEW PLACE TO BELONG, about how the red-crowned Parrot, originally native to Mexico, learned to survive and thrive in new environments in the U.S. as a naturalized species, illustrated by Molly Magnell, to Feather Flores at Atheneum, for publication in fall 2025, by Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency for the author, and by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction Date: December 6, 2023 LIKE A MOTHER BEAR By Mary E. Cronin, J Yang Imprint: Atheneum Poet and educator Mary E. Cronin's LIKE A MOTHER BEAR, a biography celebrating the life of PFLAG founder, queer rights activist, and loving mother figure Jeanne Manford, told in a mix of poetic prose and quotes from the letters Jeanne wrote to and received from queer kids all over the country, illustrated by J Yang, to Feather Flores at Atheneum, in a pre-empt, for publication in spring 2027, by Lori Steel at Red Fox Literary for the author (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Middle Grade Non-fiction Date: September 26, 2023 SPEAKING OF AMERICA By Jared Cohen, Vivian Shih Imprint: Atheneum NYT-bestselling author of adult book ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENTS Jared Cohen's SPEAKING OF AMERICA: UNITED STATES PRESIDENTS AND THE WORDS THAT CHANGED HISTORY, a collection in the vein of HERSTORY that unpacks the meaning and historical significance of quotes from all 45 US presidents, proving the power of words and inspiring hope for the future of America, illustrated by Vivian Shih, to Alex Borbolla while at Atheneum, with Feather Flores editing, in a very nice deal, for publication in late summer 2024, by Andrew Wylie at The Wylie Agency (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction Date: August 4, 2023 TALKING BOOKS By Jenny Lacika, Ashanti Fortson Imprint: Atheneum TAKE PRIDE IN THE RIDE author Jenny Lacika's TALKING BOOKS: DR. ROBERT B. IRWIN AND A NEW WAY TO READ, a biography that details how perpetually curious Robert B. Irwin found new ways to learn and explore the world after losing his sight at a young age, ultimately making stories accessible to readers of all abilities through the creation of the first audiobooks, illustrated by Ashanti Fortson, to Alex Borbolla while at Atheneum, with Feather Flores editing, for publication in spring 2026, by Miranda Paul at Erin Murphy Literary Agency for the author, and by Susan Graham at Einstein Literary Management for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Graphic Novel Date: June 1, 2023 MOMO By Ranran Zhou Imprint: Atheneum Australian storyboard artist Ranran Zhou's MOMO, starring a precocious young witch, who lives in a retirement home for magical creatures and yearns to become a detective like her late father; in book one, she bites off more than she can chew by trying to solve a poisoning that takes place at a garden party, to Feather Flores at Atheneum, in a good deal, at auction, in a two-book deal, for publication in 2026, by Britt Siess at Britt Siess Creative Management (NA). britt@brittsiesscreative.com
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction Date: May 11, 2023 WHEN TWILIGHT COMES By Marcie Flinchum Atkins, Michelle Morin Imprint: Chronicle Children's Author of WAIT, REST, PAUSE and the forthcoming YA-in-verse ONE STEP FORWARD Marcie Flinchum Atkins's WHEN TWILIGHT COMES, a poetic tale of crepuscular animals and plants (those active during the twilight), as seen in one day from dawn to dusk, illustrated by Michelle Morin, to Feather Flores while at Chronicle Children's, with Melissa Manlove editing, for publication in spring 2025, by Roseanne Wells while at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Young Adult Fiction Date: February 6, 2023 THE NO-GIRLFRIEND RULE By Christen Randall Imprint: Atheneum Christen Randall's debut THE NO-GIRLFRIEND RULE, a queer romance pitched as HEARTSTOPPER meets FANGIRL with the fat pride of DUMPLIN', in which her boyfriend's "no girlfriends at the table" rule prompts a high school senior to join an all-girls group of a roleplaying game, only for an in-game crush between her character and a charismatic girl's to develop into a sweet real-life romance, to Feather Flores at Atheneum, in a six-figure deal, in a pre-empt, in a two-book deal, for publication in spring 2024, by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson (NA). Rights: Kristina Egan at Darley Anderson
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Middle Grade Fiction Date: January 11, 2023 SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY By Margaret Finnegan Imprint: Atheneum Author of WE COULD BE HEROES and SUSIE B. WON'T BACK DOWN Margaret Finnegan's SUNNY PARKER IS HERE TO STAY, a story about a girl who never thought living in an affordable housing complex made her different—until the development of a new complex is halted by her affluent neighborhood's loud opposition; as rumors of “people like her” damaging the community begin to spread, she teams up with her best friend to change the narrative, to Alex Borbolla while at Atheneum, with Feather Flores editing, in a two-book deal, for publication in spring 2024, by Tracy Marchini at BookEnds (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: June 29, 2022 THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT By Jolene Gutierrez, Shaian Gutierrez, Gabby Zapata Imprint: Chronicle Children's Mother-daughter duo Jolene Gutierrez and Shaian Gutierrez's THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT, told in rhyme, a celebration of Dia de Muertos, inviting readers of all backgrounds to join in the building of the family ofrenda, one special element at a time, illustrated by Gabby Zapata, to Feather Flores while at Chronicle Children's, with Elizabeth Lazowski editing, at auction, for publication in fall 2024, by Kaitlyn Sanchez at Context Literary Agency for the author, and by Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Middle Grade Non-fiction Date: April 8, 2022 VIVA! By Monica Mancillas, Isadora Zeferino Imprint: Chronicle Children's Author of the forthcoming books MARIANA AND HER FAMILIA and THE WORRY BALLOON Monica Mancillas's debut VIVA!, an illustrated nonfiction compendium of Latinx leaders, artists, scientists, and visionary thinkers from Amalia Hernandez and Sylvia Rivera to Cesar Milstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat, illustrated by Isadora Zeferino, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in 2024, by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong for the author, and by Britt Siess at Britt Siess Creative Management for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction Date: April 1, 2022 MICHELLE THE FIRST By Kristen Mai Giang, Kuri Huang Imprint: Chronicle Children's Author of THE RISE (AND FALLS) OF JACKIE CHAN Kristen Mai Giang's MICHELLE THE FIRST: HOW ACTION HERO MICHELLE YEOH DANCED, ACTED, AND DREAMED HER OWN PATH, a true story that follows the rise of the Malaysian Chinese movie star from the ballet stage, to the action-packed sets of Hong Kong, to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, as she broke new ground while staying true to her creative self—even, and especially, in situations where she found she was the "only one", illustrated by Kuri Huang, to Feather Flores while at Chronicle Children's, for publication in spring 2025, by Erin Murphy at Erin Murphy Literary Agency for the author, and by Sally Heflin at Heflinreps for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: March 7, 2022 LITTLE DUMPLINGS By Jekka Kuhlmann, Krissy Kuhlmann, Haley Hazell, Manita Boonyong Imprint: Chronicle Children's Jekka Kuhlmann, Krissy Kuhlmann, and Haley Hazell's debut LITTLE DUMPLINGS, a multicultural board book celebration of dumplings around the world, illustrated by Manita Boonyong, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in spring 2023 (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: July 12, 2021 TWO NEW YEARS By Richard Ho, Lynn Scurfield Imprint: Chronicle Children's Author of THE LOST PACKAGE and RED ROVER Richard Ho's TWO NEW YEARS, inviting readers to experience the beauty of Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year traditions, paying homage to the practices that make each celebration unique while also illuminating the themes of abundance, family, and deepest hope that they both share, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in fall 2023, by Emily Mitchell at Wernick & Pratt Agency (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Non-fiction Date: May 15, 2021 A TREASURE OF MEASURES By Mike Downs, Joy Hwang Ruiz Imprint: Chronicle Children's Mike Downs's A TREASURE OF MEASURES, introducing readers to units of measurement, while also encouraging them to be silly, use their imaginations, and immerse themselves in the wonder of the world around them, illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in fall 2023, by Tracy Marchini at BookEnds for the author, and by Molly O'Neill at Root Literary for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: September 3, 2020 MARIA MARIPOSA By Karla Arenas Valenti, Ana Ramirez Imprint: Chronicle Children's Karla Arenas Valenti's MARIA MARIPOSA, a lyrical, bilingual story about a young girl who receives a gift from her home in Mexico, on her first day of school in the United States--and how she finds a way to share the magic of that gift with all those around her, illustrated by Ana Ramirez, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in fall 2023, by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency for the author, and by Andrea Morrison at Writers House for the illustrator (world).
Publishers Marketplace Deal Report text: Category: Children's: Picture Book Fiction Date: September 6, 2019 THE TWELVE CATS OF CHRISTMAS By Carrie Liao Imprint: Chronicle Children's Illustrator Carrie Liao's THE TWELVE CATS OF CHRISTMAS, pitched as a re-imagining of the classic The Twelve Days of Christmas song, full of holiday mischief and starring 12 cat characters of various breeds, to Feather Flores at Chronicle Children's, for publication in fall 2022 (world).