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Jan 17th, 2022

Mylisa Larsen is one of those author gems who writes ably in all kinds of formats and with all kinds of tones, but one of my favorite things that she does is combine a matter-of-fact sweetness with empowerment. Her latest picture book deal is just that kind of project, with a bit of STEM information thrown in, because she’s just that versatile!

Andrea Welch at S&S/Beach Lane has acquired ALL OF THOSE BABIES by Mylisa Larsen, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, a picture book that celebrates the fact that all animals start as babies, and then all babies—including humans—grow and grow and grow, for publication in spring 2024. Erin Murphy of Erin Murphy Literary Agency represented the author and Anne Moore Armstrong at the Bright Agency represented the illustrator in the deal for world rights.

I am so excited to see this one come together. Huge congratulations, Mylisa!

—Erin

Long-Awaited Children’s Book About Clarence Tinker in the Works by Kim Rogers and Bobby Van Martin for Heartdrum

Dec 17th, 2021

Tinker Air Force Base is named after him, but how much do we really know about him?

We will now. Kim Rogers and Bobby Von Martin highlight the story and legacy of Clarence Tinker and it is going to be amazing.

Rosemary Brosnan and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Heartdrum/HarperCollins have acquired world rights to I Am Osage by Kim Rogers (Wichita), illustrated by Bobby Von Martin (Choctaw). This nonfiction picture book biography focuses on Osage military hero Clarence Tinker. Publication is planned for Winter 2024. Tricia Lawrence at Erin Murphy Literary represented the author; the illustrator represented himself.

Congratulations, Kim!

—Trish

Deal for a Debut Artist

Dec 16th, 2021

Alice Faye Duncan and E.B. Lewis Tell Us About Martin Luther King Jr. in Philadelphia Speaking to Students

Dec 16th, 2021

Introducing . . . Debut Picture Book Author Susan Yoon!

Dec 1st, 2021

UNDERWOOD GOES ZOMBIE

Nov 30th, 2021

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