Andrew Karre at Dutton Books has acquired, in an exclusive submission, The Pink Book, a collection of intertwined weird stories that resist the patriarchy and each in some way involve a pink book, edited by A.S. King, editor of the Printz-winning anthology The Collectors. The anthology includes contributions from Charlie Jane Anders, Martha Brockenbrough, Ann Dávila Cardinal, Shannon Gibney, Laura Ruby, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Mariko Tamaki, Padma Venkatraman, and Jacqueline Woodson, with interstitial pieces by A.S. King. Publication is set for summer 2027; Michael Bourret at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret brokered the deal for world rights.

Claire Stetzer at Amulet has bought, at auction, world English rights to Family First by Tiffany Wang (Inferno's Heir), a YA thriller pitched as Only Murders in the Building meets Gossip Girl, plus a standalone YA thriller. The three Chan sisters are New York socialites whose stars are fading fast, but when their classmate is found dead in the apartment downstairs, what better way to reseize the spotlight than to investigate? Publication for the first book is slated for spring 2028; Kelly Van Sant at KT Literary did the two-book, six-figure deal.

Nicole Fiorica at McElderry Books has acquired The Laws of Love and Gravity, a YA romance by Samantha Markum (Love, Off the Record). Pitched as Legally Blonde meets Ali Hazelwood, the novel follows a girl who attends a summer space program to win back her ex-boyfriend, but finds herself falling for her estranged childhood best friend. Publication is scheduled for 2027; Lauren Spieller at Folio Literary Management negotiated the deal for world rights.

JuYoun Lee at Yen Press has bought world rights to Fight, the latest graphic novel by Svetlana Chmakova. This middle grade graphic novel brings readers back into the world of Berrybrook Middle School where Foster, one of the bully characters from Brave, is featured as the main character. Foster has come back from a period of suspension and now finds that it is he who has a target on his back. Publication is planned for late 2026; Judith Hansen at Hansen Literary Agency did the deal.

Alex Borbolla at Bloomsbury has acquired, at auction, Hilary Filkins's debut, The Living Half, in a two-book, six-figure deal. Pitched as The Last of Us meets The Last Bookstore on Earth, the YA novel follows Chick and her mother on their search for safety and community in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, exploring not just who is left standing, but who is left standing together. Publication is set for winter 2028; Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Agency sold world rights.

Shaina Olmanson while at Lerner/Zest bought Playbook for Justice: James Lawson and the Nonviolent Movement in America by Lesley Younge (Nearer My Freedom), with Brian Farrey-Latz and Amy Fitzgerald editing. This YA nonfiction book traces Reverend James Lawson's strategic nonviolent activism before, during, and after the U.S. civil rights movement; explores the role of nonviolence in American history; and highlights ways young people can incorporate nonviolence into their own lives. Publication is slated for November 2026; Stephen Barbara at InkWell Management handled the deal for world rights.

Foyinsi Adegbonmire at Feiwel and Friends has acquired world English rights to The Complete and Totally True Statement of Sparrow C. Jones by debut middle-grade author Sharon Grimberg. It tells the story of 11-year-old Sparrow's search for her missing mother after her father is hospitalized with a broken heart, which throws Sparrow together with a motley crew of adventurers and leads to the discovery of a spy ring, the evil exploits of the town magnate, and possibly her mother's double life, while putting them all on the FBI's radar. Publication is planned for May 2027; Elise Howard at DeFiore & Company brokered the deal.

Liz Kossnar at Little, Brown has bought, in an exclusive submission, Money Isn't Moonlight by Leslie C. Youngblood, a middle grade novel about a girl's attempts to use her love for sewing, fashion, and costume design to help her repair her family, which has been torn apart by her parents' separation, her sister running away, and her mother's gambling addiction. Publication is scheduled for winter 2028; Tanya McKinnon at McKinnon Literary sold world rights.

Katherine Easter at Zonderkidz has acquired world rights to Rules for Saving Animals by Jenni L. Walsh (The Bug Bandits). In this middle grade novel inspired by the first zoo in America, an aspiring naturalist in 1920s Philadelphia must decide how far she'll go and which rules she will break to save a baby chimpanzee in captivity. Publication is set for spring 2028; Shannon Hassan at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency negotiated the deal.

Andy Lopez Soberano at Scholastic Acorn has bought, in a three-book deal, Monsteritos by Hazel Quintanilla, a graphic, bilingual early reader series and an author-illustrator debut. Each book follows a cast of monster friends on their fun—and funny—adventures in Monster City. The first book of the series, Vlad the Vampire/Vlad el Vampiro, will publish in summer 2027; Nicole Tugeau at Tugeau 2 did the deal for world rights.

Kate Meltzer at FSG has acquired, in a preempt, North American rights to Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheese, written by comedian and award-winning producer W. Kamau Bell (l.) and California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach (c.), illustrated by Breanna Chambers (r.). An ordinary game of rock, paper, scissors goes off the rails in this rhyming picture book that celebrates fun, imagination, and family. Publication is slated for fall 2026; Sabrina Taitz at WME and Richard Abate at 3Arts represented the authors, and Chad W. Beckerman at the CAT Agency represented the illustrator.

Namrata Tripathi at Kokila has bought Sundays Are for Lola, a picture book by James Beard Award finalist Angel Dimayuga (l.), illustrated by Ash Kwak Lukashevsky. A grandchild and their Lola spend every Sunday together napping and nourishing each other with food, love, and company. But when Lola grows tired, and their Sundays begin to look a little different, the child learns to spread the joy Lola has long equipped them with. Publication is planned for fall 2027; Wendi Gu at HG Literary represented the author and artist.

Nicolás Ore-Giron at Roaring Brook has acquired the picture book Wormy and Squirmy by Tif Bucknor (l.), illustrated by Steph Stilwell. Wormy's carefully crafted daily routine gets turned upside down when he's cut in half and meets his (obnoxious) new brother—who used to be his butt. Publication is scheduled for spring 2028; Aliza Hoover at the CAT Agency brokered the deal for world rights.

Lee Wade at Random House Studio has bought world rights to The Many Words of Nelle and Tru by Nan Forler (l.), illustrated by Martina Stuhlberger, a picture book biography about the childhood friendship between authors Harper Lee and Truman Capote and how their shared love of words and storytelling shaped their paths as writers. Publication is set for spring 2028; Hilary McMahon at Westwood Creative Artists represented the author, and Anne Moore Armstrong at the Bright Agency represented the illustrator.

Naomi Krueger at Beaming Books has acquired Tater vs. Spud, a picture book by Jo Renfro. Tater and Spud, two competitive pigs, discover the power of teamwork during their first snowy day. Publication is scheduled for October 2027; Samantha Wekstein at Thompson Literary Agency sold world rights.

Heidi Hill at Blue Dot Kids Press has bought world rights to For Always Friends by Tootie Nienow (l.) (There Goes Patti McGee!), illustrated by Katherine Ahmed, a picture book told in two voices about the dreams of new friendship and what it takes to be a good friend. Publication is slated for fall 2026; Katie Erickson at Jennifer De Chiara Agency represented the author, and Jennifer Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

Rebekah Lovato Piatte at Collective Book Studio/Tiny Torch Books, has acquired Our Moon, Our Home/Nuestra luna, nuestro hogar: A Bilingual Board Book About Home and Belonging by Phillip D. Cortez (l.), illustrated by Mafs Rodríguez Alpide, adapted from the picture book I'll Be the Moon, which introduces themes of home, belonging, and connection. The book will publish in January 2027; the author and artist were unagented.

Nicole Fox at RISE x Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to three board books by author MeiLin Chan (l.) (Monkey Dragon Rabbit!), illustrated by Dawn Lo: The Red Egg and Ginger Party: A Celebration of Birth, The 100-Day Banquet: A Celebration of Growth, and The Birthday Grab: A Celebration of Wishes. The series spotlights cherished Chinese cultural traditions celebrated during a baby's first year of life. Publication will begin in summer 2027; Marisa Cleveland at the Seymour Agency represented the author, and Nicole Tugeau at Tugeau 2 represented the illustrator.