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 BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR 2015 v ACTIVITY BOOKS v PICTURE BOOKS v MIDDLE GRADE v YOUNG ADULT v BIAGI LITERARY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL SUBAGENTS Contact: Linda@biagirights.com www.biagirights.com ACTIVITY BOOKS MY SUPER-­‐DELUXE EPIC JOURNAL OF AWESOMENESS A Dover Original This dynamic diary encourages kids to express themselves with pages that feature blanks to fill in, captions proposing things to do and think about — like doodling your own personal superhero or making a list of the things that made you happy today. Dover * April 2015 * 64 pages * Activity Book/ages 6 – 12 FLIP OUTS — BIRD BASH: Color Your Own Cartoon FLIP OUTS — DINOSAURS: Color Your Own Cartoon FLIP OUTS — FAIRY FUN: Color Your Own Cartoon FLIP OUTS — FUNNY FARM: Color Your Own Cartoon A Dover Original Animated action awaits with these pocket-­‐sized flip books! Children can flip the pages to see a silly story and then flip the book to watch a different episode on the other side. Plus, everything can be colored! Dover * April 2015 * 64 pages * Activity book/ages 3 – 11 * BIRD BASH, DINOSAURS, FAIRY FUN, FUNNY FARM – available now ART SMART: Spot the Details and Find Out the Facts! A Dover Original Take a good look at the Mona Lisa — then turn the page and test your recall of the image, from the color of her eyes to the number of rings she is wearing. This gallery of more than 25 great European and American paintings is loaded with fascinating facts and fun quizzes (complete answers included). Dover * May 2015 * 64 pages * Activity book/ages 6 – 12 CREATIVE HAVEN: COLOR BY NUMBER Dover brings the classic Paint-­‐by-­‐Number concept up to date with this new Creative Haven series. In the only books of their kind, each intricate image features numbers corresponding to a coloring key. Colorists can follow the color guide or experiment with colors of their own choice. Dover * 96 pages * Activity book/ages 8 – up * SEA LIFE and FLORAL DESIGNS -­‐ available now; HORSES and MANDALAS – May 2015 SAND PLAY! — Super SANDsational Ideas By Terry Taylor From the author of Clay Play! comes this book for making the most of the current moldable sand craze. The magical, mess-­‐free material can be shaped into adorable figures including an owl, frog, clown face, castle, and more. Full-­‐color illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques and every step for more than 18 projects. Dover * Available now * 48 pages * Activity book/ages 7 – 11 GRUMPY CAT titles available now from Dover: GRUMPY CAT STICKER BOOK Express your cat-­‐titude! Surly star of the Internet and hero of naysayers everywhere, Grumpy Cat has no use for fun and happiness. Tell the world no, nope, and not a chance with 19 colorful stickers that feature Grumpy and sullen sidekick Pokey, in all their glorious gloom. Dover * Available now * 4 pages * Activity book/ages 11 – 18 GRUMPY CAT TATTOO BOOK There are two things that Grumpy Cat doesn't like: change and the way things are. These eight colorful tattoos will show your solidarity with the Internet superstar and implacable foe of optimism. Easy to apply and remove, they'll tell everyone to take no for an answer. Dover * Available now * 2 pages * Activity book/ages 11 – 18 GRUMPY CAT COLORING BOOK Do you like to color? Looking on the bright side of life hurts Grumpy Cat's eyes, so if you're happy and you know it — go away! Meanwhile, you can color the surly feline in a host of hilariously irritating situations, including holidays ("Feliz Navi-­‐DON'T”). Dover * Available now * 64 pages * Activity book/ages 11 — 18 GRUMPY CAT PAPER DOLL BOOK How do you make a crotchety cat even more ornery? Slap on some colorful costumes! Grumpy Cat, Internet big shot and feline misanthrope, is here with fellow cynic Pokey. Two paper dolls of each cat are accompanied by a fabulous wardrobe of funny hats, vests, bowties, and other regalia, from jeweled crowns and Viking helmets to a grass skirt and coconut bra. You won't turn Grumpy's frown upside down, but you just might LOL. Dover * Available now * 32 pages * Activity book/ages 11 -­‐ 18 BERENSTAIN BEARS titles available now from Dover: BERENSTAIN BEARS BIG BOOK OF SCIENCE AND NATURE Discover fun facts about the natural world in the company of the Berenstain Bears and their friend, Professor Actual Factual, the foremost bear scientist of his time! This treasury of knowledge includes a complete almanac of the seasons and intriguing information about animals, plants, insects, and fish — plus fun for the whole family with simple science projects. Dover * Available now * 192 pages * Activity book/ages 3 – up BERENSTAIN BEARS STORYTIME TREASURY Published for the 50th anniversary of the Berenstain Bears' very first adventure, this collectible volume presents four easy-­‐to-­‐read tales of the famous family – charmingly illustrated stories and recounted in verse: The Berenstain Bears Are a Family, The Berenstain Bears' Four Seasons, The Berenstain Bears at the Super-­‐Duper Market, and The Berenstain Bears Say Good Night. Dover * Available now * 112 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 — up BERENSTAIN BEARS PAPER DOLL BOOKS Create your own adventures with the lovable Berenstain Bears! This cuddly collection features six dolls – Mama and Papa Bear and two dolls each for Brother and Sister Bear – along with a playful wardrobe of clothes and accessories. Dover * Available now * 32 pages * Activity book/ages 6 — up BERENSTAIN BEARS BEAR COUNTRY ALPHABET COLORING BOOK Visit Bear Country in the company of Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear. During your trip, the lovable bears will guide you through an outdoor alphabet with full-­‐page illustrations accompanying each of the ABCs. Dover * Available now * 48 pages * Activity book/ages 4 — up BERENSTAIN BEARS CHRISTMAS COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK Packed with over 250 pages of activities, this classic treasury is a giant gift bag of coloring pages, dot-­‐to-­‐dots, matching games, and more. Plus, kids can make their own gift tags, ornaments, and other delightful decorations. Dover * Available now * 256 pages * Activity book/ages 3 — 5 BERENSTAIN BEARS COUNT ON NUMBERS COLORING BOOK Take a walk into town with the little Berenstain Bears and count the sights along the way! Start at the cozy tree house, where there's one cloud in the sky and two cars on the road. Then count the four squirrels that tag along, the nine birthday presents, a fourteen-­‐pancake breakfast, and other surprises. The fanciful full-­‐page illustrations offer plenty of coloring fun. Dover * Available now * 48 pages * Activity book/ages 4 — up BERENSTAIN BEARS GIANT COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK With over 260 pages of beartastic activities, kids can visit Bear Country with coloring pages about numbers, the alphabet, and the four seasons. Plus, there are dozens of fun-­‐filled puzzles, including hidden pictures, mazes, word games, find-­‐the-­‐differences, dot-­‐to-­‐dots, and much more. Dover Available now * 272 pages * Activity book/ages 4 — up BERENSTAIN BEARS FIRST TIME – DO IT! BOOK The fun-­‐loving Berenstain Bears are back, this time in a compilation of four classic activity books. Each book features a story accompanied by simple illustrated directions for the projects. Draw-­‐It! Go to art class with Brother and Sister Bear to learn about self-­‐portraits and landscape drawing. Discover how to see objects as cubes, spheres, and other shapes and how to draw a still life. Cook-­‐It! Join Papa Bear and the cubs as they make a special breakfast for Mama's birthday. Find out how to surprise your own mom with a menu of her favorite foods. Fly-­‐It! Professor Actual Factual explains how inventing works, using the airplane, paper clip, and light bulb as examples. Build experimental planes, including the whisper jet, silver streak, and flying banana. Grow-­‐It! Mama Bear shows the cubs how to plant the garden, and the Professor explains the role of plants in our lives, from the importance of protecting forests to ways that you can turn your own home into an ecosystem. Dover * Available now * 112 pages * Activity book/ages 6 — up PICTURE BOOKS RUDY’S NEW HUMAN By Roxanna Elden; Illustrated by Ginger Seehafer Life was good for Rudy the dog – until the new baby arrived. Rudy’s new human is not what he expected: the baby ruins his routines, cuts into his nap time, gets him in trouble, and generally steals the spotlight. Will he ever find his place again in his family now that he must share it? This is Elden’s first children’s book; she has been a teacher for twelve years and is the author of See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers. Sky Pony * December 2015 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 AND THEN IT RAINED ON MALCOLM By Paige Fuerer; Illustrated by Rich Farr Farr’s energetic illustrations add the perfect touch of whimsy to Fuerer’s simple yet lively text about Malcolm’s silly adventures in the pouring rain – and how he helps clean up the mess made by muddy boots and dripping raincoats. Even the squirmiest kids will get giggling over Malcolm’s silly antics and his clever thinking. Sky Pony * September 2015 * 40 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 THE RUNAWAY SANTA By Anne Margaret Lewis; Illustrated by Aaron Zenz Kids learn about new cities and countries when Mr. & Mrs. Claus take off together on a runaway vacation adventure before the busy holiday season. Lewis is an award-­‐winning and best-­‐selling author of more than ten children’s books. Sky Pony * October 2015 * 40 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 THE RUNAWAY PUMPKIN By Anne Margaret Lewis; Illustrated by Aaron Zenz This little pumpkin is running away on a Halloween adventure that isn’t toooo scary thanks to his mother pumpkin making sure he’s ready for the delightful frights that come his way. Sky Pony * September 2015 * 40 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 PUDDLE JUMPERS By Anne Margaret Lewis; Illustrated by Nancy Cote This happy picture book celebrates the simple, pure joy of jumping in a rain puddle and letting your imagination run wild. Illustrator Cote has won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, the Smithsonian Notable Books for Children Award, and the Society for School Librarians International Honors Book Award. Sky Pony * January 2016 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 TOUGH COOKIE By Kate Louise; Illustrated by Grace Sandford When this gingerbread man was baked, someone forgot to put in the ginger. He can’t be sold in the bakery, so he lives in the back of the store causing all kinds of trouble. When the baker orders him to go, he mends his ways and becomes the baker’s assistant, decorating the other gingerbread men and women on their journey from the oven to the bakery trays — and he always makes sure to add the ginger. Kate Louise is the author of the Sky Pony picture books The Upside Down Fish and Pierre the French Bulldog Recycles. Sky Pony * November 2015 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 AVA THE MONSTER SLAYER By Lisa Maggiore; Illustrated by Ross Felton Can this spunky, eyeglass-­‐wearing, tiara-­‐loving girl save her beloved stuffed animal from the monsters in the basement? Gorgeous graphic-­‐style illustrations bring energy and humor to this can-­‐do story of bravery and loyalty. Sky Pony * September 2015 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – A Brick Story By Clement C. Moore; Illustrated by Amanda Brack Spread Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore’s cherished poem featuring the complete text illustrated with beautifully detailed brick scenes and characters. Sky Pony * September 2015 * Picture Book/ages 3 – up DARING PRINCE DASHING By Marilou Reeder; Illustrated by Karl West He bathes in a crocodile-­‐infested moat, eats while dangling upside down from the tallest trees, and roasts his food by dragon’s breath. And he’s about to meet his match. Reeder’s humorous story is a fairy tale retelling that will have parents and kids alike laughing out loud at two friends who cannot be tamed. Sky Pony * November 2015 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 NO MORE BORING BEIGE FOOD By Leanne Shirtliffe; Illustrated by Tina Kugler Wilma Lee Wu and her little brother are tired of bland, mush meals so they venture in search of some neighbors willing to teach them how to cook new food: from Khun Joe’s Pad Thai to Mrs. Azar’s Lebanese kibbe, they learn to make all sorts of tasty dishes. Shirtliffe is an award-­‐winning humor writer for The Huffington Post and Nickelodeon’s humor site NickMom.com, and the author of Sky Pony’s The Change Your Name Store and Skyhorse’s Don’t Lick the Minivan and Mommyfesto. Sky Pony * December 2015 * 32 pages * Picture Book/ages 3 – 6 MIDDLE GRADE MINECRAFT FROM SKY PONY Rights licensed: British/Bloomsbury, British/Simon&SchusterUK, Czech/Albatros, Dutch/WPG, French/Bragelonne, German/Panini, Hebrew/Yediot, Hungarian/Digitart, Italian/Mondadori, Polish/Foksal, Spanish/Planeta NONFICTION (ages 7+) Hacks for Minecrafters by Megan Miller – available now Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder by Megan Miller – available now Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition by Megan Miller – available now Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Strategies by Instructables.com – available now Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone by Megan Miller – April 2015 Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks by Megan Miller – May 2015 Ultimate Unofficial Minecrafter’s Encyclopedia by Megan Miller – June 2015 FICTION (ages 7 – 12) 1. GAMER’S ADVENTURE SERIES by Winter Morgan – 6 books – available now The Quest for the Diamond Sword The Mystery of the Griefers Mark The Enderman Invasion Treasure Hunters in Trouble Skeletons Strike Back Clash of the Creepers 2. LEAGUE OF THE GRIEFERS SERIES by Winter Morgan – 6 books Secret Treasure – May 2015 Hidden in the Overworld – June 2015 Griefers Revenge – July 2015 Return of the Rainbow Griefers – August 2015 Nether Attack – September 2015 Hardcore War – November 2015 3. ESCAPE FROM THE OVERWORLD: A Minecraft gamer’s Quest by Danica Davidson (stand-­‐alone) A spellbinding battle that brings Stevie and zombie mobs into the real world. DOVER GRAPHIC NOVEL CLASSICS Generations of readers have been thrilled by Mary Shelley's young doctor Frankenstein who dared to play God; Arthur Conan Doyle’s intrepid detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant Dr. Watson; Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the immortal granddaddy of all the modern vampire stories. The Dover Graphic Novel Classic collection offers readers ages 8 and up an exciting and easy-­‐to-­‐read introduction to time-­‐honored tales. Expertly abridged and packed with dramatic illustrations, this version offers a streamlined narrative that retains all of the storytelling essentials. Dover * 48 pages each * Middle Grade/ages 8 – 12 * Available now: DRACULA, FRANKENSTEIN, SHERLOCK HOLMES LUCY AND THE MAGIC LOOM: A Rainbow Loomer’s Adventure Story #1 LUCY AND THE MAGIC LOOM: A Rainbow Loomer’s Adventure Story #2 -­‐ The Daring Rescue By Alice Downes Rainbow Loom was the 2014 Toy of the Year with tens of millions of units sold worldwide. SkyPony’s nonfiction LOOM MAGIC! books were licensed in 18 languages. This first and unique LOOM fiction series features Lucy and a golden magic loom that leads her to a dusty bookcase, a secret passageway, and into and enchanted world full of challenges she can only overcome by using her imagination, a lot of creative problem-­‐solving, and the help of her magic loom. Alice Downes has been writing for children’s books for Disney, HarperCollins Kids and Penguin Kids for two decades. Sky Pony * #1-­‐September 2015, #2-­‐January 2016 * 112 pages * Middle Grade/ages 8-­‐12 Rights licensed: Czech/Albatros, German/BPA Media THE ADVENTURES OF RICK BRICK: The Quest to Save Brickport By Tamony Hall The first in an exciting new fiction series about a Lego man who is brave, shows courage, and is always willing to help his friends. Lego is one of the top-­‐selling toy brands worldwide, and Lego-­‐
themed fiction is a proven seller. Rick Brick is an architect who remembers the days when Bricktroplis was gleaming and prosperous. Today the city crumbles under corruption, poverty, and crime but a suspiciously generous billionaire has stepped in demanding that Rick design and build a magnificent structure at the center of the city and bring it back to its original splendor. Sky Pony * September 2015 * Middle Grade/ages 7 – 12 A BLIND GUIDE TO STINKVILLE By Beth Vrabel Wonder meets Out of My Mind in this funny and heartfelt story about one girl who is not going to let anything, especially not her disabilities, slow her down. Vrabel’s previous novel, Pack of Dorks, received a starred Kirkus review and was awarded Best Middle-­‐Grade Realism 2014. Sky Pony * September 2015 * 288 pages * Middle Grade/ages 8-­‐12 THE McVENTURES OF ME, MORGAN McFACTOID: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow By Mark Waxman His family is about to lose their home, he’s picked on by a bully, and the beautiful girl next door doesn’t know he’s alive. But Morgan (McFactoid) McCracken — who spews random (but fascinating) facts whenever he gets flustered — conquers all three problems with one hair-­‐raising invention. But he’ll have to choose between fame and fortune and his heart’s desire. Former VP of Children’s Programming for CBS, Waxman is a multi-­‐Emmy Award-­‐winning comedy writer/producer for television. Sky Pony * December 2015 * 176 pages * Middle Grade/ages 8 -­‐ 12 PLAYING JULIET By Joanne Stewart Wetzel Wetzel’s contemporary realistic fiction debut offers a strong female protagonist that will resonate with middle-­‐grade fans of Wonder and Counting by 7s. Backstage superstitions, Shakespeare’s classic romance, and the race to save a beloved children’s theater make this a must-­‐read for any child who loves the theater, reading, acting, and solving mysteries with her friends. Sky Pony * October 2015 * Middle Grade/ages 8-­‐12 YOUNG ADULT MRS. RAVENBACH’S WAY By Will Akers She’s the teacher you love to hate. In this first novel in a YA/crossover series starring Toby Wilcox, William Akers has created a hero to fall in love with In the tradition of Salinger’s Holden Caulfield. A classic David and Goliath story, Mrs. Ravenbach is a brilliant antagonist: a vaingloriously German woman who teaches fifth grade at the McKegway School for Clever and Gifted Children; Toby Wilcox is the young underdog who takes her down. Toby’s journal entries and cartoons are a window into the spirit of a young boy full of humor, imagination, loneliness, and resilience. Plenty of adult crossover in this rich and twisted psychological portrait a la Claire Messud’s The Woman Upstairs and Aker’s beautiful illumination of the inter life of a boy will appeal to readers of adult books like Skippy Dies by Paul Murray. Mediagenic screenwriter Akers is the author of Your Screenplay Sucks!, 100 Ways To Make It Great, and has had three feature films produced from his screenplays. Regan Arts * July 2015 * 240 pages with b&w illustrations throughout PROM BITCH By Ami Allen-­‐Vath This contemporary YA novel will appeal to fans of John Green’s Looking For Alaska and Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why. It introduces “everygirl” Bree Hughes as she navigates through high school gossip, grief, the opportunity to fall in love, taking a brave stand against bullying and – of course – prom drama. Sky Pony * October 2015 * 192 pages * Young Adult INVISIBLE GIRL By Mariel Hemingway Born just a few months after her grandfather Ernest Hemingway shot himself, Mariel Hemingway’s mission as a girl was to escape the desperate cycles of debilitating mental health that plagued generations of her family. Actress and mental health icon Mariel shares in candid detail the story of her childhood growing up in a famous family haunted by depression, alcoholism, mental illness, and suicide. In a voice that speaks to young readers everywhere, she shares her pain, heartache, and coping strategies. Regan Arts * April 2015 * 176 pages * Young Adult THE WANDERERS By Kate Ormand For fans of Shiver, The Raven Boys, and The Night Circus, Ormand’s THE WANDERERS offers a unique twist on shapeshifters with high-­‐pace action, thrilling adventure, a bit of mystery, and a beautiful romance. Ormand is also the author of Sky Pony’s Dark Days and has an enormous social media presence. Sky Pony * August 2015 * 272 pages Young Adult IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH By Sarah Schmitt Sky Pony * September 2015 * Young Adult Mean Girls meets A Christmas Carol in this exciting debut novel about snarky, unapologetic, almost unredeemable 17-­‐year-­‐old RJ whose soul is accidentally collected by a distracted Grim Reaper. To regain her mortality she must replay three moments in her life in an effort to make choices that will result in a future deemed worthy of being saved. Long after you’ve finished laughing you’ll still be thinking about RJ’s journey and asking yourself: what defines a life well lived? Sky Pony * October 2015 * 320 pages * Young Adult BIAGI LITERARY MANAGEMENT International Subagents
Bulgaria, Serbia & Romania Anna Droumeva Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Sofia anas@tea.bg China Jackie Huang Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Beijing Jhuang@nurnberg.com.cn Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia Lucie Polakova Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Prague polakova@nurnberg.cz Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Tatjana Zoldnere Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Baltic zoldnere@anab.apollo.lv France Catherine Lapautre The Lapautre Agency France catherine@lapautre.com Germany, Austria, Switzerland Sebastian Ritscher Mohrbooks AG Literary Agency Switzerland sebastian.ritscher@mohrbooks
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com Italy Roberta Oliva Natoli Stefan & Oliva -­‐ Agenzia Letteraria roberta.oliva@NATOLI.191.it Japan Ayako Sasamoto Japan UNI Agency Japan ayako.sasamoto@japanuni.co.j
p Korea Tae Eun Kim Shinwon Agency tae2k@shinwonagency.co.kr The Netherlands Wampe de Veer Blackbird Literary Agency b.lit.agency@gmail.com Poland Agata Zabowska Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Warsaw agata@literatura.com.pl Russia Ludmilla Sushkova Nurnberg Associates – Moscow Russia sushkova@awax.ru Scandinavia Laura Palotie Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency Inc. laura.palotie@ahlbackagency.c
om Spain, Portugal, and Brazil Montse Yáñez Julio F. Yanez Agencia Literaria montse@yanezag.com Taiwan Jo Chan Nurnberg Associates -­‐ Taiwan jchan@nurnberg.com.tw Thailand Pimolporn Yutisri Tuttle-­‐Mori Agency pimolporn@tuttlemori.co.th Turkey Amy Marie Spangler AnatoliaLit Agency amy.marie.spangler@gmail.co
m United Kingdom & Commonwealth Linda Biagi Biagi Literary Management linda@biagirights.com