First Second Books are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year by publishing more wonderful graphic novels. And we look forward to many more in the years to come!
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A Sneak Peek
Here’s the cover of the new Italian edition of Kristin Cashore’s FIRE, to be published by De Agostini in March in the “DeA Best” collection. Isn’t it gorgeous?
ANGEL OF STORMS just came out in French!
The second book of Australian fantasy superstar Trudi Canavan’s Millenium’s Rule trilogy has just been published in France as L’Ange des Tempêtes by Bragelonne. Her fans will be most pleased!
DELILAH DIRK AND THE KING’S SHILLING Is Seeing Stars!
The second book of action-packed adventures of Delilah Dirk doesn’t come out until March from First Second , but it has already received two excellent (starred!) reviews: From School Library Journal: ★ DELILAH DIRK AND THE KING’S SHILLING by Tony Cliff [February 2016] “Delilah Dirk has a chip on her shoulder. Of late, she lashes out at anyone…
COMPASS SOUTH Is Eagerly Awaited!
According to the School Library Journal, COMPASS SOUTH by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock (FSG, June) is one of the most eagerly-awaited graphic novels of this spring! In 1860 New York City, twins Alexander and Cleopatra join the Black Hook gang—and then agree to give information on them when they’re caught by the police. With the…
GOLDEN BOYS Gets a PW Star!
Golden Boys Sonya Hartnett Publishers Weekly (January 12, 2016) When the affluent Jensons move into town, it’s difficult for the neighborhood children to see past the allure of the fancy toys, bikes, and aboveground pool that sons Colt and Bastian have. Syd Kiley, his brother Declan, and their friends Avery and Garrick befriend the new…
OUT OF DARKNESS Receives a Printz Honor Award
Ashley Hope Perez’s novel, Out of Darkness, has won a Printz honor award for Best Young Adult novel. East Texas, 1937. A Mexican girl, a Black boy, in love. Ashley Hope Perez’s beautiful prose brings a timeless story to shattering life. Kirkus Reviews called it:“A “A powerful, layered tale of forbidden love in times of unrelenting racism.”
THE NAMELESS CITY Gets a Star from PW!
THE NAMELESS CITY Faith Erin Hicks. First Second (April) “Hicks (Friends with Boys) sets this trilogy opener in an imaginary city whose architecture and dress have a Tibetan air. The city has been conquered by successive nations who grind its native inhabitants underfoot; it’s now ruled by the Dao. Kaidu, a Dao boy, arrives…
RIP Big Dave
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our client and friend, David M. Pierce, who died in Paris yesterday after being incapacitated by a stroke several years ago. Author of zany mysteries, poet, songwriter, and sometime actor, Big Dave, as he was known to his many friends, was born in…
Another Great Review for The Walled City Trilogy!
HIS DREAM OF THE SKYLAND got a great review from Shelf Abuse! Click here to see the review. And NOCTURNE will be reviewed soon!
Lora Fountain Literary Agency 