Misako Rocks! graphic novel deal with Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan
Love Song by Misako Rocks! has sold to Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan in a 2-book deal.
In this upper middle grade graphic novel, rising J-pop star Sena travels to the U.S. to escape fame and discover her real self.
Editor Liz Szabla acquired World English rights, with publication planned for 2028.
Congratulations, Misako Rocks!!
Linda Booth Sweeney picture book deal with Owl Kids
What to Do with a Harumph by Linda Booth Sweeney has sold to Owl Kids.
This lyrical nonfiction picture book travels through the animal world, offering vivid, simple descriptions of real behavior in a playful way. The text is highly interactive, inviting read-aloud participation, movement, and repeat reading.
Jennifer Stokes acquired World rights, with editing by Karen Boersma and publication planned for spring 2029.
Congratulations, Linda Booth Sweeney!
Philip Cheaney's adult graphic novel deal with Harper Alley
Fresh Kills, an adult graphic novel by Philip Cheaney featuring anthropomorphic animals in a Sopranos-like story, has sold to Harper Alley at Harper Collins.
Torn from his family beneath Times Square, a young rat must navigate New York’s gritty underworld—and survive being swept away to Fresh Kills Landfill—in a harrowing journey toward maturity.
Editor Josh Sippie acquired World rights, with publication planned for winter 2028.
Congratulations, Philip Cheaney!
Two-Book Graphic Novel Deal with Andrews McMeel
I'm happy to share that Curses, by author-illustrator Chelsea Carr, has sold to Andrews McMeel in a two-book deal.
After 500 years of losing her temper — and occasionally turning people into animals — Wilma the witch is forced to make a fresh start in Happy Hollow, a relentlessly cheerful town where conflict is strictly forbidden. With help from her upbeat fairy neighbor Pixel and her frog-turned brother Edwin, Wilma begins to discover that negative feelings aren’t the enemy, and that anger can be channeled into friendship, problem-solving, and maybe even a little (positive) magic.
Editor Lucas Wetzel acquired world rights, with publication planned for 2028.
Congratulations, Chelsea!
Graphic Novel Deal with Papercutz
I'm pleased to share that Woodland Hills, the debut graphic novel by Josh Smeaton, has sold to Papercutz. It was originally sold to Pixel + Ink, which "changed business direction" and cancelled the project. It's so great that Woodland Hills found a new home!
Niles is a prickly, lonely skunk who has never quite fit in at Woodland Hills, until he unexpectedly bonds with JB, the friendly and popular son of the school principal. When the two friends accidentally spark a paper-plane craze at school, Niles begins to let his guard down — but a humiliating run-in with classmate Rodrick threatens both his confidence and his new friendship.
Editor Adam Wallenta acquired world rights, with publication planned for 2028.
Congratulations, Josh!
New Graphic Novel Deal with Reycraft
I'm happy to share that Bumble Brothers Halloween Superheroes, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by Brian Schatell, has sold to Reycraft.
The fourth book in the Bumble Brothers series, this one centers on a typically silly Halloween adventure! The Bumble Brothers are ready for trick-or-treating... but Christopher is not so sure he’s ready for monsters, spooky decorations, or being Foxarino instead of his favorite superhero, Frabbit. As the night gets scarier and sillier, Christopher discovers that being brave doesn’t mean you’re never afraid, and that Foxarino might be exactly the hero he needs to be.
Editor Wiley Blevins acquired world rights, with publication set for fall 2028.
Congratulations, Steve and Brian!
WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Gibson & Rori Acquired by Andrews McMeel
In Gibson and Rori’s creative graphic novel adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, set among the fairies and ghosts of 18th century English moors, young genderqueer Heathcliff uses his self-made fortune to rekindle the bond with his childhood love, Cathy. But in seeking revenge against the wealthy families that tore them apart, he sets a terrible tragedy in motion.
Pub Date: Fall 2025
Publisher: Andrews McMeel
Translation rights: Andrews McMeel
Film/TV rights: Janna Co
Merchandising/Commercial rights: Janna Co
