Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired a new picture book from illustrator Axel Scheffler and author Franz Wittkamp, a collection of quirky rhymes about cats for pre-schoolers and their families.
Oneworld in five-figure pre-empt for McGowan’s middle-grade novel
Oneworld children's imprint Rock the Boat has landed a “thrilling and heart-wrenching” new middle-grade novel from 2020 Carnegie award-winner Anthony McGowan in a five-figure pre-empt deal.
HarperCollins reports record profits as global revenue grows 19%
HarperCollins has reported “record profits”, with global revenues growing 19% in the financial year ending 30th June 2021, according to figures from parent firm News Corp.
Indie bookshop celebrating women’s writing opens in Edinburgh
An independent bookshop spotlighting women’s writing is opening in Edinburgh today (6th August), inspired by a successful book club.
Vintage signs Letters to a Writer of Colour edited by Anappara and Soomro
Vintage has acquired an essay anthology examining the craft of writing through the lens of race and culture, edited by novelists Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro.