Walker acquires YA novel from Curham

Walker Books has acquired a new YA novel by Siobhan Curham, author and editorial consultant for Zoella’s Girl Online. Senior commissioning editor Mara Bergmanbought the world rights to The Moonlight Dreamers, about a girl with two fathers, from Erzsi Deak at Hen & Ink Literary Studio. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Religion Book Deals: April 3, 2024

Paraclete lands world rights for a new series from prolific author Glenys Nellist, Eerdmans signs a new book from contemplative Catholic writer Cameron Bellm, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Wales: Graffeg Buys World Rights to a Kids’ Book on Immigration

The Dandelion's Tale by Margaret Anne Suggs is being published by Graffeg Books and helps children understand more about immigration. The post In Wales: Graffeg Buys World Rights to a Kids’ Book on Immigration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-12 18:03:28 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 1, 2023

HarperCollins buys world rights to a collection of journals and lyrics by Amy Winehouse, NBCC winner Isaac Butler sells a “military history of the first decade in the culture wars” to Bloomsbury, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Rosen and Dunbar team up for 'charming' illustrated poetry collection with Walker

Michael Rosen and Polly Dunbar are teaming up for the first time to create a "charming" illustrated collection of poems for toddlers with Walker Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-26 21:22:46 UTC ]
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Walker lands two from O'Donoghue in six-figure deal

Walker Books has acquired two titles in a six-figure deal from novelist and podcaster Caroline O’Donoghue, including the final instalment in her Gifts series and a brand new title. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-12 23:36:41 UTC ]
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Sandstone Press to publish puffins book by photographer Morgans

Sandstone Press has acquired world rights to Puffins: Life on the Atlantic Edge directly from photographer and author Kevin Morgans.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-02 08:48:15 UTC ]
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Walker scoops Caught's 'positive and uplifting' teen LGBTQ+ guide

Walker Books has landed Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health by award-winning podcaster, writer and speaker Alexis Caught. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-05 10:09:49 UTC ]
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Walker launches third children's sports writing competition

Walker Books is launching its third Young Sportswriter of the Year competition, in partnership with the Guardian and the Football School series of books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-10 01:41:47 UTC ]
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Transworld snaps up debut by Drag Race winner Lawrence Chaney

Transworld has snapped up world rights for "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Lawrence Chaney’s memoir, which will "delight and inspire readers." Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-20 10:23:40 UTC ]
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Childhood is poetry

Yesterday, our son Nadim had the poems he wrote when he was four published by Walker Books. His book, Take Off Your Brave, is vibrantly illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail and introduced by writer, poet, and teacher Kate Clanchy. It is Kate who we must thank for setting the book’s publication in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 03:44:48 UTC ]
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Rosen to tell his Covid story in picture book form for Walker

Walker Books is to publish Sticky McStickstick, a new personal memoir picture book from Michael Rosen, illustrated by Tony Ross, exploring Rosen's personal experience of illness and recovery from Covid-19.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-12 15:54:55 UTC ]
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'Urgent' take on Britain's care home system to Bonnier

Bonnier Books UK has acquired world rights for an “urgent and critical” look at Britain’s care home system by youth advisor Chris Wild.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-11 12:56:26 UTC ]
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HCG acquires three-book series from Chan

Hachette Children's has acquired world rights to a new series from British Chinese author M Chan. The Tiger Warrior series is billed as a "thrilling" action-adventure series for children aged five to seven, steeped in East Asian folklore and mythology.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-03 13:52:03 UTC ]
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Firefly Press acquires detective tale with hard of hearing protagonist

Firefly Press has acquired world rights in Major and Mynah, a junior detective story featuring a hard of hearing protagonist, by children’s author Karen Owen. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-09 14:40:11 UTC ]
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White Rabbit hits the right note with two from Dylan Jones

White Rabbit publisher Lee Brackstone has acquired world rights to two new books by Dylan Jones, through Jonny Geller at the Curtis Brown Group.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-25 10:46:54 UTC ]
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Walker Books acquires non-fiction from Rolle and Owusu

Walker Books has acquired a non-fiction title from Rudimental band member Leon “Locksmith” Rolle and author Derek Owusu.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-22 04:26:28 UTC ]
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Fairlight to publish debut short story collection from Lynda Clark

Fairlight Books has acquired world rights to Lynda Clark’s debut short story collection Dreaming in Quantum and Other Stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-19 04:48:26 UTC ]
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Walker signs Ayoade's first children's books

Walker Books has confirmed a two-book deal with comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor and author Richard Ayoade.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-18 21:05:17 UTC ]
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Elliott & Thompson bag The Power of Geography

Elliott & Thompson has acquired world rights to Tim Marshall’s latest book, The Power of Geography, the long-awaited sequel to Prisoners of Geography. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-08 20:07:48 UTC ]
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Walker saw turnover and operating profit rise in record 2019

Walker Books had a record year in 2019, with turnover increasing 7% and operating profit soaring 17%, newly released financial results show. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-22 21:28:03 UTC ]
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