Congratulations to Brianna Peppins! Brianna’s debut YA Contemporary novel BRIARCLIFF PREP (Disney-Hyperion) releases today, with starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist! BRIARCLIFF PREP It’s fourteen-year-old Avielle “Avi” LeBeau’s turn to do what everyone in her family has done: leave home to attend Briarcliff Prep—a Historically Black Boarding School (HBBS). […]
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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 […]
Join us in extending a warm welcome to kt literary’s newest client, Gillian Pascasio, aka 7CLUBS! Gillian’s YA graphic novel pitched during #APIpit is an action-adventure coming-of-age set against a lush background loosely inspired by 19th century Philippines. I connected strongly with Gillian’s breathtaking colors and energetic movement, as well […]
I’m excited to announce that author-illustrator Jaime Mosquera has signed with KT Literary! Jaime employs intriguing experimental elements to tell his delightfully dark and intricately-crafted stories. His historical horror graphic novel set in 19th century Colombia is a haunting and poetic reimagining of the patasola myth, and I’m thrilled to […]
I’m very excited to announce that author-illustrator Ames Liu has signed with KT Literary! With impressive range, Ames works across print and editorial illustration, visdev, comics, and zines. Their style has an inviting warmth and tenderness that will both give home to young readers and transport them to captivating new […]
I’m thrilled to announce that Samuel Teer, author of BROWNSTONE (HarperCollins/Versify, 2023) and VEDA: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED (Dark Horse), has signed with KT Literary! Samuel’s impressive range spans across a breadth of audiences and genres, highlighting the individuality of his sharp and wholly entertaining voice and style. Pitched as a combination […]
I’m very excited to announce that author-illustrator Keiko Nishijima has signed with KT Literary! Keiko is illustrating a yet-unannounced Middle Grade project and is additionally developing her own OGNs. I was instantly taken with the warmth of Keiko’s charming, evocative style; by the third sample page, I knew I wanted […]
Join us in celebrating Brianna Peppins on the sale of her next YA novel! From Publishers Weekly: Mallory Kass at Scholastic has bought, in an exclusive submission, YA novel As Long as We’re Together by Brianna Peppins. In the fallout of her parents’ tragic death, middle child Novah holds her family together—parenting her […]
I’m excited to announce that author-illustrator 4threset has signed with kt literary! Their webcomics, including Chinatop and The Witch’s Bakery, showcase their skill for intricate, whimsical visual storytelling, and their original graphic novel is an elegant, queer post-apocalyptic romance between a superhuman and an android. Mandy “4threset” Chan is a […]