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Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows has been brought back to life and will feature illustrations by EMLA client, Clint Young. The continuing story of Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger returns in the tentatively titled The Willows Redux, written by Jacqueline Kelly, whose 2009 debut, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, was a Newbery Honor book. The Willows Redux will be published by Holt Books for Young Readers and edited by Laura Godwin, vice president and publisher of the imprint. The novel is schedule for a fall 2012 release to coincide with a film adaptation of The Wind in the Willows to be directed by Ray Griggs from RG Entertainment. Publishers Weekly just ran a fantastic article on the sequel interviewing both Kelly and Young:
Congratulations to both Clint and Jacqueline! —Erin |
It’s big news week around here, with another sale to report—this one for debut author Joshua McCune. Just weeks after first signing with the agency, Joshua was able to attend a group EMLA author event at Austin’s Book People store, during the agency retreat. While it was terrific that so many of us were be able to welcome Joshua to the agency in person, it’s even more exciting to be able to now share his good news, as reported today in Publishers Marketplace:
This dark and gritty tale captivated me from the moment I first read it—starting with its tantalizing first line: “When Trish called and begged me to go dragon hunting, I should have trusted my instincts.” I’m so thrilled that readers will soon be introduced some amazing characters in a truly terrifying world. Wait! I mean that in the best possible way… |
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As if having her latest book trailer played on the Jumbotron at a baseball stadium over the weekend, preparing for her second picture book starring a buffalo to hit shelves, and anticipating the release of her first novel this fall isn't enough, Audrey Vernick has even more to celebrate: A new book deal! |