I’m delighted to welcome artist Robin L. Davis to kt literary! Robin will be working on illustrating a contemporary graphic novel series for Middle Grade readers in a yet-unannounced deal, that we’re excited to share more about soon! I’m very fortunate to have connected with Robin through a referral from […]
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Congratulations to Sarah Burgess on the sale of their debut MG graphic novel to Andrews McMeel! From Publishers Weekly: Erinn Pascal at Andrews McMeel has bought Skip!, a middle grade graphic novel by U.K. debut author-illustrator Sarah Burgess, pitched as Raina Telgemeier meets slice-of-life manga. Anxious poet Jay joins a Double Dutch […]
Congratulations to Heather Truett on the release of her debut YA contemporary, KISS AND REPEAT, out today from Swoon Reads/Macmillan! ‘Stephen Luckie isn’t so lucky in love. He’s never been able to catch the eye of the girl of his dreams, no matter how hard he tries, and he wonders […]
I’m very pleased to announce that UK-based author-illustrator-animator Sarah Burgess has signed with kt literary! With their lively, dynamic style paired with a sweet and genuine contemporary voice, Sarah’s the perfect creator for young readers and fans of realistic fiction in the vein of Raina Telgemeier’s SMILE. Sarah’s MG debut […]
Please help us celebrate with Elysia Whisler on the sale of two more beautiful novels to MIRA/ Harlequin! From Publishers Marketplace: Fiction: Women’s/Romance Author of the forthcoming RESCUE YOU Elysia Whisler’s FOREVER HOME, pitched for fans of Robyn Carr and Susan Mallery, about a retired Marine looking for a place […]
I’m thrilled to announce that Brianna Peppins has been signed to kt literary! Brianna’s outstanding YA Contemporary novel, BRIARCLIFF PREP, can be described as a cross between the beloved TV sitcom, A Different World, and the #YouOkSis movement created by Feminista Jones to increase bystander intervention for harassment experienced by […]
I’m thrilled to welcome new client, Christa Martin, to the KT Literary family. Both her sweet, highly sensitive protagonist, Feather, and her incredible talent for conveying emotion simply and powerfully immediately got my attention. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a talent. Her #OwnVoices middle grade […]
“Truly exceptional.” – Booklist, starred review “Extraordinary.” – Kirkus, starred review “This outstanding paean to seeing the humanity in others is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review It’s here! The brilliant, breath-taking contemporary romance novel from New York Times bestselling author Roni Loren that […]
Grab a grasshopper and join me in congratulating Rebecca Petruck on the release today of her second middle grade novel, BOY BITES BUG. Will didn’t plan to eat a stinkbug. But when his friend Darryl called new kid Eloy Herrera a racial slur, Will did it as a diversion. Now […]