Recent Graphic Novel Deals, Early August 2023 | News
- Molly and the Bear, by Bob and Vicki Scott, two-book series about a girl who makes friends with a bear who’s afraid of everything, previously a web comic strip, Aladdin, first book summer 2024.
- Operation: Cover-Up, by Tate Godwin, about three friends in fifth grade, Andrews McMeel, spring 2025, Operation: Rendezvous to follow summer 2026.
- Pet Shop Racers, by C.S. Jennings, three volumes about a hamster and a ferret racing, Disney-Hyperion.
- PetWizards, by Kirk Scroggs, two books about a middle schooler who can control certain animals and wants to impress the boy starring in the school musical, Union Square Kids, spring 2024.
- To Dance the Moon and Stars, by Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez, a folklore-based romance about a girl becoming high priestess, Joy Revolution, spring 2026.
Source: Publishers Weekly Rights Report, July 31 and August 7
Filed under: Graphic Novels, News
aladdinAndrews McMeelBarbara Perez MarquezBob ScottC.S. JenningsDisney HyperionJoy RevolutionKirk ScroggsMolly and the BearOperation Cover-UpPet Shop RacersPetWizardsRecent Graphic Novel DealsRGNDTasia M STate GodwinTo Dance the Moon and StarsUnion Square KidsVicki Scott
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