Upcoming Books

Taylor Norman at Neal Porter Books has bought world rights, in an exclusive submission, to Move Books founder Eileen Whitehead Robinson's (l.) debut picture book, Double Dutch, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist C.G. Esperanza, in which the reader is immersed into the speed, flex, and focus of one jumper, as competing teams jump, flip, fly, and flow to victory. Publication is scheduled for summer 2028; Lori Kilkelly at LK Literary Agency represented the author, and Marietta B. Zacker at Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

Grace Kendall at FSG has acquired, at auction, world rights to I Hear Love, a picture book by Move Books founder Eileen Whitehead Robinson (l.), illustrated by Coretta Scott King Honoree Raissa Figueroa, in which a boy recognizes and appreciates the many different ways his musical family shows their love, although largely unspoken. Publication is planned for fall 2028; Lori Kilkelly at LK Literary Agency represented the author, and Natascha Morris at Tobias Literary Agency represented the illustrator.