Anne Opotowsky and Aya Morton, authors of The Walled City Trilogy, are speaking of their work at the Capitol Auditorium on Saturday, October 17th.
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A New Imprint from Scribe Australia & UK!
Scribe has a new children’s imprint, Scribble, with Miriam Rosenbloom as the commissioning editor. The first title to be published is UNDERWATER FANCY DRESS PARADE by Davina Bell and Alexandra Colpoys. ‘This gorgeous picture book doesn’t whack you over the head with its exploration of social anxiety, but considers a sensitive boy’s feelings with empathy and subtlety ……
Another Brilliant Book from Ben Hatke!
Ben Hatke is a star in the world of graphic novels. His bestselling trilogy, ZITA THE SPACEGIRL, and the picture book JULIA’S HOUSE FOR LOST CREATURES have won the hearts of fans around the world, and now Ben has another new book just out from First Second. LITTLE ROBOT introduces two new characters to love – the…
Another new title coming from First Second in 2016
Jason Shiga’s DEMON: suburban dad, actuary, math savant and world’s most boring human; the only mildly interesting thing he’s ever done was to check himself into a filthy motel room in Oakland to end his life; and he didn’t even succeed at that…
New children’s imprint at Scribe Publications!
Scribe Publications have announced the launch of a new imprint dedicated to children’s books. In creating Scribble, they aim to build up a vibrant and varied list of illustrated books for children, ranging from re-imagined classics to the latest releases from around the world.Their first release will be in March 2016 with ‘I am Doodle…
Congratulations to the Grandparents!
Congratulations to Robert and Aline Crumb on becoming grandparents for the third time! Joseph David Louis Gay-Para joins his parents, Sophie and Simon, and brother Eli and sister Roxie at home in the South of France.
THE SCULPTOR Still in the Top Ten!
THE SCULPTOR is still on the New York Times Hardcover Graphic Novels Bestsellers List at Number 8. This is the 21st week that it has been on the list!
PRIMATES Is Coming to France!
After sales to Italy (Il Castoro) and Spain (Norma Editorial) sales, the French rights to PRIMATES by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks (First Second) have been acquired by L’Ecole des Loisirs!
THE SCULPTOR Is Back on the New York Times Bestsellers List!
For the past two weeks, Scott McCloud’s THE SCULPTOR has been on the New York Times‘ Graphic Novels Bestsellers list: Number 2 on 5 July and Number 4 on 12 July.
Three Eisners for First Second titles in San Diego!
At the San Diego Comic-Con last week, four First Second titles were nominated for Eisner Awards, the most prestigious awards for American comics. Three of them won! First, Aaron Steinke and Ariel Cohn’s THE ZOO BOX won the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers. Then, Gene Luen Yang won the Eisner Award for Best…
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