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CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE BOOKS More board book fun from the #1 New York Times CRANE TRUCK’S OPPOSITES by bestseller! SEPTEMBER Sherri Duskey Rinker 2019 A concept book from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series by Sherri Duskey Rinker!

Crane Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduces the concept of opposites in board book form to youngest readers.

Little construction fans will love learning early concepts by watching Crane Truck as he works from DAY to NIGHT on jobs both BIG and SMALL, with help from his friend Excavator.

• This concept-driven board book features characters from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site series • Construction vehicles are a favorite topic among little readers • Touches upon themes of shared work and the value of friendship, while teaching the concept of opposites Review of previous book: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Perfect for little hands, this adorable board book introduces favorite machines to readers ages 5 to 6 years old. "A lovely book that ties the Christmas message of friendship and generosity to the satisfaction of a job well-done." —Kirkus Reviews It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, "Children will love shouting out the names of the vehicles and the parts they are gifted, as well as Construction Site. guessing what they're creating. It's perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing." —School Library Journal • A wonderful gift for parents and caregivers of vehicle, truck, and construction-loving Country Living Magazine's 20 Best Christmas Books for Kids kids "Vroom! If your child loves Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, then they will adore this • A great pick for teachers and librarians who seek an entertaining and educational book for the classroom about opposites Christmas book." —Parenting.com • Perfect for those who adored My Truck Is Stuck! by Kevin Lewis, Little Blue Truck by "Truck lovers will gladly welcome the friendly rigs for Christmas." —Publishers Weekly Alice Schertle, and The Little Blue Digger series by Harriet Tuppen "Return to the world of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site with the same dedicated trucks and action-packed rhymes-now with a bit of holiday cheer thrown in." —The Horn Book RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 2 Board book: 20 pages CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE RABBIT AND THE MOTORBIKE by Kate BOOKS SEPTEMBER 2019 Hoefler ★ "Exhilarating . . . Graceful text and evocative illustrations combine in this story about the rewards of facing fears and trying something new." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A timeless fable of the journey from grief to acceptance that will touch every reader: Rabbit isn't sure he'll ever be brave enough to go on an adventure. He's a homebody who lives in a quiet field of wheat he dreams of leaving every night. His world is enlarged by his friend Dog and Dog's tales of motorbike adventures. But one day, Dog is gone, and with him, go the stories Rabbit loves so much. Dare Rabbit pick up the motorbike and live his own story?

• A touching tale for those confronting loss and those who are eager to explore and experience the world around them • Rabbit's bravery in the face of sadness will console, nurture, and inspire young readers • Author Sarah Jacoby grew up wandering the woods outside of Philadelphia. She now draws for many people and places, including the New York Times, and she is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day • Illustrator Kate Hoefler received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan, where she studied as a Colby Fellow. She is the author of Real Cowboys and Great Big Things

Fans of Hungry Jim and Most of the Better Natural Thing in the World will enjoy the touching and meaningful storyline in Rabbit and the Motorbike.

• Great read-aloud book for families/children experiencing loss or heartbreak • Books for kids ages 3–5 • Children's books for kindergarten–third grade RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Hardcover: 48 pages/5-7 years "An appealing story about grief and acceptance. Recommended for public and school libraries as a tool for children who are experiencing grief. The tone is lighter than in many texts that deal with loss, and the book lends itself to discussion." — School Library Journal

"Rich in metaphor without an ounce of heavy–handedness, this timeless fable should be left out for a little one to come to and contemplate on their own, when the need arises."—Booklist, starred review www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 3 CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE BOOKS MOST OF THE BETTER NATURAL THINGS IN THE WORLD by Dave Eggers A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams. An enigmatic investigation of our world's most beautiful places from bestselling author Dave Eggers, beautifully illustrated by debut artist Angel Chang. • Each page introduces young readers to a different geographic element—from archipelagos to lagoons to gorges • Universal story of a mother's arduous journey back to her family • Quirky and enigmatic story with hipster appeal Fans of Symphony City, Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, Curiousitree, and Natural Wonders of the World will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Parents and grandparents • Teachers • Fans of Dave Eggers or McSweeney's • Fans of wildlife or animal lovers • Art book lovers RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/Hardcover: 52 pages/5-6 YEARS ★ “An artistic envisioning of a list poem, of sorts, about place… Repeated perusals will have readers proclaiming it's grrrrr-eat.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Foreign sales for TOMORROW MOST LIKELY by Dave Eggers, illustrated “Eggers (What Can a Citizen Do?) and newcomer Chang imagine a wild world emptied of humans, their buildings, their by Lane Smith vehicles, and their trash—landscapes that make [a] tiger’s expedition gloriously free and startlingly beautiful.”— · Chinese Complex (Gleaner Books) Publishers Weekly · Chinese Simplified (Chronicle Bridge) · Korean (Aram Publishing via Kids Mind) · Japanese (BL Shuppan via EAJ) This is an epic, nearly wordless journey and adventure through lands near and far, strange and familiar—and it is also the story of a mother on her way home to dinner with her family.Most of the Better Natural Thigns in the World is our fourth picture book with the prolific Dave Eggers, who was recently in conversation with former President Barack Foreign sales for HER RIGHT FOOT by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Shawn Obama for the Closing Session Keynote at the second annual Obama Foundation Summit! His previous picture books Harris with us have been incredibly well-received, with numerous foreign sales, a TIME Magazine Best Book of 2018 (WHAT CAN A CITIZEN DO?) and we are thrilled to have the newest book publishing Fall 2019! · Chinese Simplified (Chronicle Bridge) · French (Casterman) NOV 2019 · Italian (Mondadori) · Korean (Booklight via Eric Yang Agency) www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 4 CHILDREN’S TITLES TINY OWL FELIX AFTER THE RAIN by Dunja Jogan FELIX AFTER THE RAIN IS AN ACCESSIBLE AND HOPEFUL STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING SADNESS. Felix’s grandma used to tell him that after the rain, comes the sunshine. February Felix is tired of carrying around his heavy, black suitcase filled with all his worries and woes, but he can’t seem to let go of it. Until one day a young boy opens up the suitcase and lets all the 2020 feelings escape! Felix learns that his grandma was right: sad feelings can’t last forever. Felix After the Rain is an uplifting story about a boy who learns to overcome his sadness by letting out his emotions. Part of Tiny Owl’s Hope in a Scary World series which gives children space to explore difficult subjects in a hopeful way. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Paperback 32 pp • 275 x 230 mm • Age: 4+ RIGHTS SOLD: SLOVENIAN

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Pippa Goodhart is the author of over a hundred children's books, including the prize-winning picture book You Choose, and the Winnie the Witch series which she writes under the pen name of Laura Owen. A fun yet simple story asking children to consider: What is fair? Playful and colorful artwork by illustrator Anna Doherty Hare and Bear would love some juicy pears. But the tree is just too tall. So Hare finds some chairs to help. Hare has two chairs but Bear only hasone. “That’s not fair!” says Bear. But a little friend teaches them that being fair isn’t always everyone getting the same thing… When Bear and Hare try to reach some juicy pears, they realise they need some help. Hare finds three chairs but is it fair that Hare has two chairs and Bear only one? When they have the same, Hare still can’t reach the pears! So a little friend teaches them that fair isn’t always everyone getting the same thing….with hilarious results! A beautifully simple picture book that considers, what is fair? RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ paperback • 280 x 230 mm • 32 pp • age 3+ •

RIGHTS SOLD: US and DUTCH Books for Topics: A delight to read! The Bookseller: A beautifully illustrated picture book...which gently teaches children about fairness and sharing. Jill Bennett: Lively and thought-provoking! SEPT 2019

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 6 CHILDREN’S TITLES TINY OWL QUILL SOUP by Alan Durant Noko, the porcupine, is very hungry. On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter. But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare. Never mind: he’ll just have to make do and cook a pot of soup from the quills off his back – a soup so tasty even the king likes it. Once the villagers hear of his plan they offer just enough ingredients to make a soup worthy of them all... This African version of Stone Soup celebrates generosity and kindness - and the message that we can all benefit if we share our resources. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Hardcover/32pp, color /7.5in x 7.5in/ 4 to 9 age/ RIGHTS SOLD:South Africa - English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Setswana, Sepedi Siswati, Sesotho, Ndebele, Tshivenda and Xitsonga) and North America.

Teacher A. Severs:Brilliant...a story to really make you think

Minerva Reads: Teaches about welcoming strangers and sharing resources Red Reading Hub: Kaleidoscopic illustrations have a zestiness about them that is just right Sunday Times: An engaging variation on the traditional tale of stone soup, remarkable for its original illustrations, in primary colours, which look like textiles or wallpaper, incorporating the action into the pattern.“ https://youtu.be/0rwe0bat7mw

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www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 7 CHILDREN’S TITLES FIVE QUILLS THE (FEROCIOUS) CHOCOLATE WOLF by Lizzie Finlay January 2020 Ferocious is an unusual sort of Wolf. He loves chocolate and he can't wait to share it with the animals in town. But when he opens his new chocolate shop, but nobody dares to even come near. "He surely has a dastardly plan to eat them all, " clucks Mrs. Chicken. Lonely and outcast Ferocious' dreams are dashed. Then, one brave Piggy bucks the trend and is richly rewarded with delicious chocolates and a new friendship that turns tables on everyone's expectations and prejudices. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Paperback32 pp • Age3+ RIGHTS SOLD: DUTCH/ BELGIUM/KOREA LIZZIE FINLAY is the author/illustrator of the bestselling picture book Dandylion, of the winner of the Dundee Picture Book Award and shortlisted for the NASEN Children’s Book Award, and Little Croc’s Purse. She has also illustrated the Compton Valence and Pony- Mad Princess series (Usborne Publishing). This is her firstpicture book for Five Quills.

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When Patrick wakes up one day to find he has inexplicably turned bright pink, he sees red! "Whoever heard of a pink penguin?" he cries. "And boys can't be pink!" After too much teasing, he's had enough. "I don't fit in here anymore," he tells his parents. "I'm going to Africa to see the flamingos." But poor Patrick APRIL doesn't fit in with them, either: He can't stand on one leg, skim the water for food, or fly off with the rest of the flock. So he returns home--and everyone is 2019 happy to see him! In fact, his friends are green with envy over his exotic trip. Ends up being hot pink is pretty cool! RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL RIGHTS SOLD: Italy French US Canada Japan Korea

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 9 CHILDREN’S TITLES Bokförlaget THE SENSITIVE HEDGEHOG by Opal Ulrika Kestere (Den känsliga igelkotten)

The hedgehog has spotted a huge blackberry on the top of the hill. Everyday she visits her berry, and finally it’s ripe. Carefully she picks it and starts the long journey home. But she gets interrupted on her way. The crow, the fox, the owl and the weasel all stop her, telling her the best way to carry the berry and what to do with it when she gets home. Can’t she just carry her berry in peace? A tale about how it’s best to follow your own instinct, told with stunning illustrations from Ulrika Kestere, who previously made “Wild Neighbours“ and “Otto’s woolly sweater“ (p 42- 43). RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL RIGHTS SOLD: DANISH, ESTONIAN, SEPTEMBER FRENCH, 2019 CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED) pdf in english

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 10 CHILDREN’S TITLES Bokförlaget THE NIGHT SHINES (Natten Lyser) Opal by Lena Sjöberg A late November afternoon, author Lena Sjöberg walked around in his hometowns and felt depressed. She worried about the increased xenophobia, the invasive climate disaster and the presidential election in the United States. She felt that the world was really, really dark, but she decided to start looking for the light in the dark, literally. It's the exploration that came to the book The night lights. This is a book that playfully looks for light in very dark places. We start at night. If we stand still for a while, our eyes will get used to the darkness and on some evenings we see all the stars of the winter street as a bright band above us. The night holds both light and darkness. Enter the dark forest, into the carbon black sea and further into a desolate night city and discover everything that's actually shining! We also learn amazing nightlife facts. Many animals have reflexes at the rear of the eyes, who take advantage of the little light that is present in the night. A book to marvel and learn. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL RIGHTS SOLD: English world wide/French/Russian/German/Dutch/Chinese ”Insanely interesting for all ages, and impressivly beautfully put together. ” Ulla Rhedin, Dagens Nyheter, 17/11 2018 ”…the illustrations hold an etheral simplicity that I find most appealing. Despite the solid pdf in english darkness, creatures and things shine brightly across the pages, and all is well performed and beautiful.” Anna Liv Lidström, Dagen bok, 16/10 2018 "A consolation book in the dark, thus with obviously existential undertones and at the same time a qualified nerd book for the curious who opens the door to worlds we until recently did not know existed. Perhaps Lena Sjöberg has opened up for a new kind of non-fiction book that not only has a deep intentional depth in terms of new knowledge, but also transmits the www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 11 respect for the nature we still have, even in darkening times." ’ CHILDREN S TITLES Bokförlaget FANTASTIC ANIMALS IN THE RAINFOREST OF Opal AMAZONAS (FANTASTISKA DJUR I AMAZONAS REGNSKOG) by Jack Wallentin Elliot Wallentin SPRING 2019

This is not just a fact book about the Amazon animals but also a book that creates commitment to the Amazon as an area we need to work to preserve.A large, colorful book where the reader can meet just amazing animals, such as one hardly believes there is The recent evolution of the Amazon rainforest with the Brazilian President's decision to devastate coincided with the release of the fact book Amazing Animals in the Amazon Rainforest . The book publisher Opal felt that they wanted to try to help save the rainforest that is vital to all the world's inhabitants and has decided to donate SEK 5 per sold book to the organization Rainforest Alliance. Throughout December, therefore, money will be collected for each book being sold and after the New Year the collected sum will be sent to the organization in question. In the book that we have just published, it is so clear how important the rainforest is for all animals and people. That it is the earth's lungs and everyone must do what they can to save the rainforest. This is our way of contributing and paying attention to the crisis we are faced with unless the devastation is stopped. Melina Nordstrand, Sales Manager. The book is written by the brothers Jack and Elliot Wallentin who are very involved in the climate issue. The book was based on the project The Energy Heroes that they worked with earlier. They developed Help the Earth with the energy heroes! which is a educational material package for preschool to create environmental awareness. And from that work, they came up with the idea for pdf in english the fact book Amazing animals in the Amazon rainforest where you learn both fun things about fascinating animals while getting tips on how to help preserve the place where they live, the vital rainforest. size: 250 x 350 mm,number of pages: 48/ RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 12 CHILDREN’S TITLES OWLET PRESS UK WHAT WESLEY WORE by Samuel Langley At first glance, Westburrow Wood seems like a friendly place. All the weasels who live there look the same and they all follow the same rules so there is little for them to argue about. But then there is Wesley. Wesley likes to wear clothes, which is unusual for a weasel, and his clothes are designed to stand out. Wesley thinks nothing of rocking a baseball cap with earmuffs, two watches, a waistcoat, some cowboy boots and a skirt. And why shouldn’t he? They’re just clothes and they’re a fun way of expressing his personality. Wesley thinks being just like everyone else is dull (and we have to admit we agree!). The problem is that Wesley’s appearance makes the other weasels uncomfortable so they decide that something has to be done. They gang up on Wesley and tell him that he’s weird and needs to change. Can Wesley and his dad make them see that if they open their minds to a new point of view their own lives might end up a little richer? We love this smart story about acceptance. It’s great to read loud. RIGHTS AVAILABLE:SPAIN/ PORTUGAL & BRAZIL RIGHTS SOLD: US Written by an adoptive Dad from a two-dad family, inspired by his own childhood to promote acceptance.

Release brought forward to support the ‘no outsiders’ programme within the wider market.

Illustrator is a young dad from Utah, USA with SFX career in TV and 24,000 followers on Instagram. https://waggytalesblog.com/2019/05/23/what-wesley-wore-by-samuel-langley-swain-ryan- sonderegger/ https://rachelbustin.com/books/what-wesley-wore-by-samuel-langley-swain/ JUNE 2019 https://mehimthedogandababy.com/childrens-book-review-what-wesley-wore/ https://westwalesfamilylife.co.uk/latest-news/review-what-wesley-wore https://themadhouseofcatsandbabies.com/2019/06/07/what-wesley-wore-a-beautiful-book-to- www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 13 help-talk-about-bullying-with-your-kids/ CHILDREN’S TITLES EXISLE SAYING GOODBYE TO BARKLEY by PUBLISHING Devon Sillett Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. He's her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting - they're the perfect pair. But then, Barkley dies and Olivia is heartbroken. She dreads falling asleep because waking up without Barkley is just too sad. Gradually, however, she realizes that Barkley wouldn't want her to be unhappy for the rest of her life. So she thinks of a way that she cannot only get her own happiness back, but also give happiness to another animal, by adopting a new dog from an animal shelter. And so Spud joins the family. Spud is a terrible sidekick and crime-fighter - she wants to play with the bad guys not catch them! In fact, Spud couldn't be less like Barkley, but Olivia grows to love her very much because she's just as special in her own way. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL MARCH 2019 RIGHTS SOLD: BRAZIL SPECIFICATIONS: Hardcover | 245 x 255 mm / 9.5 x 10 inches | 32 pages “Saying Goodbye to Barkley was written with the hope of inspiring kids to celebrate the lives of their pets as well as to arm them with the tools to move forward and perhaps even welcome a new pet into the family should that day come.” Mamamia review article “Losing a loved pet is traumatic for a small child. This book will encourage discussion and understanding.”Sunday Telegraph reviewed “So many ways to open up discourse and encourage both Text-to-Self and Text-to-World connections.”Miss Jenny’s Classroom reviewed. ” This is a book that can be used as an approach to the emotional subject of loss and overcoming grief. It also calls attention to the importance of considering animal shelters when choosing a new or second pet for a child or family. “ Kids Book Review ” captured perfectly that unique bond between children and animals and the sadness that is all too real as they discover that even their beloved furry friends eventually must leave.”Blue Wolf reviewed ” This is a tale that anyone who’s lost a family pet can relate to, with themes of dealing with grief and loss, and moving on. It has lovely illustrations by Nicky Johnston.” Buzz Words Magazine review blog www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 14 CHILDREN’S TITLES EXISLE THE BOY IN THE BIG BLUE PUBLISHING GLASSES by Susanne Gervay SEPTEMBER 2019 Sam doesn’t like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn’t recognize him — she says he must be a new superhero. But Sam doesn’t want to be a superhero. He just wants to be himself. Eventually, with a bit of confidence and a lot of humour, Sam finds out that wearing glasses isn’t so bad — and people still like him just the way he is after all. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Hardcover: 32 pages/ 3-8 ages NM News Today “The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses explores many themes including communication, inclusion and persistence but I believe that one of the most important messages is that children accept that yes, ‘we are all different and this difference should empower us, not undermine who we are’ .” School Days Magazine “Sammy gets up to all sorts of antics to try and hide his glasses, but then he finds everything looks blurry and funny. He soon realises he can see so much better when he wears the glasses and can do so much more and get up to all sorts of fun things with his friends. ” Reading Time“The real thread of this book, though, is showing how Sam feels about being different. The well-meaning adults in his life exacerbate his problem, so there’s a message in here about the affect words can have on a child’s perception of their self-image. An empathetic book, with great characterisation.” Click here to read in full The Jewish News “The book has been endorsed by Good Vision for Life to raise awareness for parents and children about sight impairment and its impact on self-esteem and development.” Maria Marshall’s The Picture Book Buzz – Featured book on 10 New “Back to School” Books in 2019“This is a great book for times when a child stands out or feels unseen for who they really are. A book for kids discovering they need glasses, for working through empathy in classrooms and schools, and for reminding adults to be aware of what and HOW we talk to kids.” Click here to read more The Sunday Telegraph “An important, encouraging story for any child who wears glasses. ”

FiveAA – Alan Hickey“it really is a delightful read”. www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 15 CHILDREN’S TITLES STARFISH WHEN THE SKY WAS TOO LOW BAY By Adam Bestwick Elena loves her impressive collection of wonderful seashells, so when a sneaky shell escapes, Elena uses all her efforts to get it back. Only then does she discover that the shell is home to a hermit crab. Will she find it within herself to help the hermit crab, or is keeping her shells her one and only priority? 40 pages | Hardback | 24.5 x 21.0 cm | RIGHTS AVAILABLE:/ BRAZIL/ PORTUGAL RIGHTS SOLD: SPAIN Australia Canada, APRIL China 2019 Ireland New Zealand UK US KIRKUS REVIEW A young beachcomber learns about ownership—and friendship. Elena is a bright red tapir who loves collecting shells. Adorning a tall pile of sand on the beach, her collection resembles a colorful array of Christmas tree ornaments. One day, “right in the middle of her lunch,” one of her shells runs away. Thinking quickly, Elena yells, “SHARK!!” and the shell stops dead in its tracks, right on the edge of the water. When Elena picks up the shell, out plops an orange hermit crab with enormous eyes. Even after the crab explains that the shell is his home, Elena turns her back and walks away with it. But back home, she begins to worry about the crab, “all alone and with no shell to hide in.” Elena rushes back to the shore to find the crab, who’s been hiding inside a cluster of rocks, and gives him back his shell, along with a sincere apology. The crab squeaks out a “Thank you!” and returns to the safety of his shell. Elena still has a large collection of shells, and now she has friends—a whole slew of hermit crabs—to share her treasures with. Both Elena’s selfishness and her later remorse are entirely believable. Robbins’ bright, childlike illustrations and minimal text match the sweet simplicity of her tale. Both tapir and hermit crab are adorable. An important lesson deftly delivered. (Picture book. 3-5) www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 16 CHILDREN’S TITLES STARFISH COLIN THE CHAMELEON by BAY Rachel Quarry At first, Colin is dismayed by his differences—but eventually he learns just how valuable his quirks can be. Colin the Chameleon tells the story of a chameleon who, unlike his siblings, cannot change colour and therefore faces certain dangers. Eventually, Colin finds that it is this very difference that makes himself special and helps keep his family safe from a greater threat. The finalists of the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards RIGHTS AVAILABLE:/ BRAZIL/ PORTUGAL/SPANISH RIGHTS SOLD: FRANCE, AUSTRALIA,CANADA, CHINA, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, THE UK AND THE US.

“Find dozens of hidden colour-changing lizards in imaginative ink, monoprint, and collage artwork as they explore the strengths and benefits of being different.” —Foreword Reviews (U.S.) “Her illustrations, which look like prints, employ multiple shades of green, brown, and yellow to great effect; bright Colin stands out! Simple and sweet.” —Kirkus Reviews (U.S.) “Gorgeous ink mono print and collage illustrations perfectly complement the text.” — Reading Time (Australia) “Quarry’s simple descriptive and alliterative text is engagingly complimented by her ink, print and collage illustrations.” —ReadPlus (U.K.) www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 17 CHILDREN’S TITLES SIMPLY MO AND BEAU by Vanya Nastanlieva READ BOOKS

The author in MO AND BEAU, introduces an unlikely animal duo in Mo, a small white mouse, and Big Beau, a goliath brown bear. Beau's immense size doesn't intimidate Mo, who is eager for a play companion. After Mo fearlessly tweaks the fur on Beau's foot to get his attention, the resting bear opens his eyes and, looking almost ominous in Nastanlieva's bristly art, "showed off his teeth." Not to be outdone, Mo also shows his teeth and the two animals engage in a playful imitation game. When Beau takes deep breath, so does Mo; when Beau roars, Mo squeaks, and when the bear stretches or scratches himself, the little mouse does the same. Following a "big yawn" for both animals, Beau falls asleep with Mo napping cozily between his ears. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL Hardcover: 36 páginas "This is a lovely picture book. It would work well for a younger storytime audience- perhaps for a toddler one- to read aloud and have fun with acting out all of Mo’s little-big actions. It would also work, as per the book description, as a quiet-down or ‘get ready for bed’ story, if read in a gradually hushing voice. I found Nastanlieva’s illustrations endearing and am keen to go back and read her picture book debut, The New Arrival. Do take a perusal of author/illustrators Nastanlieva’s online portfolio if you can; it’s well worth the look!" ~ Fab Book Reviews "Meet Mo and Beau, two instantly loveable characters. Very different in size and stature, but in many ways just the same...Written and illustrated by Vanya Nastanlieva, this touching and humorous tale allows the reader to both release and embrace their inner child. Nastanlieva was awarded ‘highly commended’ at the 2011 Macmillan Children’s Book Prize and it’s easy to see why. From the cover alone, we instantly had a soft spot for these two opposing characters...This is a great book to read aloud with a younger or emerging reader. With minimal text and a great bed time theme, it can’t fail to please any child or weary parent." ~ Picture Books Blogger "Ample white space keeps the focus squarely on these dramatically dissimilar animals (Beau's hulking form fills many of the spreads, while Mo rises barely above the bear's paw). It's a simple yet striking story about the dynamics of parallel play and of making friends."

~Publisher's Weekly www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 18 CHILDREN’S TITLES SIMPLY READ THE YOGA GAME IN THE BOOKS Spring 2017 Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for GARDEN by Kathy Beliveau Kids and Teens selection! THE YOGA GAME IN THE GARDEN by Kathy Beliveau. Kathy Beliveau has always loved nature, writing and pretty much anything that feeds the soul. Kathy’s relationship with yoga began as a preteen and has continued to grow and develop over the years. She has studied Children’s Yoga, Yoga Saftey, and is a Certified Yoga Instructor. As well, Kathy writes for children and adults, teaches yoga to all ages and presents at schools and professional development conferences. In a light playful style, her stories connect kids with nature, they connect people to the planet and they connect mind, body and spirit.

Fun, engaging and brilliantly simple, The Yoga Game series is sure to delight and inspire beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The Yoga Game series invites children (of all ages) to play with the words, guess the riddles and enjoy an actual yoga practice, while introducing the concepts of balance, breath and focus. Entertaining rhymes, enchanting riddles and vibrant illustrations create a rich, multi-layered experience.

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This delightful book on yoga builds community...The book emphasizes critical thinking while encouraging calmness, inner and outer poise, and flexibility. Young and old readers alike will enjoy this selection." School Library Journal"

A first class exploration in play, imagination, and young practice of yoga. "Children s Bookwatch"

Delightful...Enjoy this book with your children for valuable time together. "CM Magazine" 4/4 stars review!"

"Yoga is a great way to help your body grow stronger. And it also helps you feel more calm inside. If you’d like to try more yoga, check out The Yoga Game, written by Kathy Beliveau and illustrated by Farida Zaman. Kids and parents can solve the “What am I?” riddles together, then twist and stretch into the yoga poses. What’s your favourite yoga pose? Mine is the tree!" - Chirp Magazine on "The Yoga Game" “Anyone that practices yoga and spends time with children knows that kids are born yogis! The Yoga Game is a great way to bring kids and adults together in this accessible, fun and lifechanging tradition. It is a book that will likely remain a favourite on your shelves, dog- eared and worn from years of yoga fun!” - Jessica Robertson, co-founder of Moksha Yoga, on "The Yoga Game"

“One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to teach them the science of fun. Kathy Beliveau has empowered parents to do just that with this creative, wonder-filled yoga book for children. What a find!” - Kia Miller, Yoga Teacher, on "The Yoga Game" CHILDREN’S TITLES NIMBUS COME BACK TO EARTH, PUBLISHING(CANADA) ESTHER! by Josee Bisaillon MARCH Prepare for liftoff! Esther loves it when people say her head is in the clouds. She's obsessed with space! In 2020 fact, what Esther wants more than anything is to build her own spaceship, liftoff into the sky, and explore the galaxy. Featuring lively, accessible text and an exceptional protagonist with a supportive, diverse family, this STEM-friendly book is a celebration of imagination and making your own dreams come true. The gorgeous cut-paper collages will have readers young and old oohing and ahhing at the out-of-this- world landscapes!

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH PORTUGAL BRAZIL Hardcover: 32 pages CHILDREN’S TITLES TILBURY HOUSE HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU? By Shani King JANUARY 2019 Indie Excellence Award, Children’s Book Cover Design • Next Generation Indie Book Award, Children’s Picture Book The words we all wanted to hear when we were children “Have I ever told you that, for me, there is no one more special than you? That for me, you are the most special child in the world, and that I love you now and will love you forever? Have I ever told you that?” This little book holds the message of dignity that every child on this earth needs to hear: You are loved. You matter. You make me smile. You make me the happiest person in the world, just by being you. Shani King wrote Have I Ever Told You? as a note to his children, to remind them that they are amazing in their individuality and that they have the power to choose who they want to be in this world. The illustrations create a masterful visual narrative: warm, witty, simple, profound, and as ferociously empowering as a children’s book can be. SPECIFICATIONS:Hardcover _ 8 x 8 _ 3 2 pages_ Ages 2 and up RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGE “The book says all the things we could and should say to our children.” —Jennifer Woolard, Associate Professor in Developmental Science, Georgetown University “Beautiful and thought-provoking.” —António Guterres, Secretary- General of the United Nations “I adore this book.” —James Forman Jr., Pulitzer Prize – winning author of Locking Up Our Own www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 21 CHILDREN’S TITLES TILBURY HOUSE

MY BUSY GREEN GARDEN by Terry Pierce

A COOPERATIVE CHILDREN’S BOOK CENTER BEST BOOK OF 2018 A SONG FOR ENDANGERED ANIMALS JANUARY A TILBURY HOUSE NATURE BOOK 2019 This lyrical tribute celebrates the bugs, birds, and other creatures that make the garden such a busy place. From the shimmering dew of early morning to the lengthening shadows of late afternoon, there is one small miracle after another for anyone who stops to see, while the “surprise”—a chrysalis— changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden’s well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden’s denizens complete this portrait of backyard nature, which is also a meditation on the rewards of paying attention. A chipmunk hides on every page to divert and engage young readers. SPECIFICATIONS: Hardcover /10 x 9 / 3 6 pages/Nonfiction / Nature/ Ages 4–7 RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGES “Vibrant colors and rich details. An engaging readaloud for young children, with a lot to discover.”—School Library Journal “The rhythmic cadence flows delightfully . . . A lovely literary and artistic rendering.” —Kirkus Reviews “Stunning.” —Vermont Country Sampler

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 22 CHILDREN’S TITLES CRESTOON HELLO by Aiko Ikegami BOOKS UK

Some stories don't need words to make their meaning clear―and some friendships can transcend barriers. A wordless picture book shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies. OCTOBER RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, BRAZIL,PORTUGAL 2019

Junior Library Guild Selection "Friendship can truly be out of this world.A pale-faced, antennaed intergalactic explorer zooms through space in a red and blue rocket. Landing in the countryside on Earth, the visitor first discovers a colorful, welcoming world. But in town, the color disappears, and gray adult humans stride past one another, staring at their handheld devices. Only the explorer is still shown in color, staring up in bewilderment and lost in the sea of gray. Ignored, the explorer sits alone until an Asian-presenting human child offers a red crayon and paper. Together they draw pictures and fold them into paper airplanes that fly through the air, until the human's becomes stuck in a tree. The explorer uses a gadget first to rescue the airplane and again when the child's ice cream falls off its cone. When the explorer receives a message on the gadget and gets back into the rocket, the two friends say goodbye. Once home, however, the explorer misses the friend left behind on Earth and sends a star- studded message of greeting—the only word in the book. Vivid illustrations are often multipaneled, like a graphic novel, and vary in perspective for storytelling and cinematic effect. The presumably adult explorer and human child are similarly short and sturdily built, lending them a pleasing visual consonance. Although wordless, this deftly expresses our simple need to build connections that can endure across a galaxy. (Picture book. 4-8)" — Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews "Some stories don't need words to make their meaning clear -- and some friendships can transcend barriers. Hello by artist and author Aiko Ikegami is a wordless picture book for children ages 4-8 that shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies, making it a unique and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections." — Midwest Book Review “A beautifully rendered, sweet and quiet story about friendship. The pictures in this wonderful picture book will take you on an adventure that’s out of this world!” — Barney Saltzberg, best-selling author of Beautiful Oops! “A tender story showing the breadth of kindness and friendship — this book warms like a hug.” www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 23 CHILDREN’S TITLES CRESTOON BOOKS UK Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics By Laurie Wallmark Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured. Awonderful STEAM figure, she not only did mathematical OCTOBER research, but she also created many literary works. This 2019 inspiring title tells the story of Sophie's journey as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics, which required original research, holding a university chair in mathematics, and becoming the editor of a major scientific journal. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, BRAZIL,PORTUGAL HARCOVER: 34 PAGES

“I just love this beautiful book! The story’s messages of passion, determination, and perseverance are universal. The illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Laurie’s words about how mathematical thinking helps explain our world.” — Lesley Burnap, Elementary School Teacher, Shrewsbury, MA “An inspiring story, beautifully told.” — Helaine Becker, bestselling author of Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 24 CHILDREN’S TITLES WHAT CAN I LEARN FROM ... WHAT CAN I LEARN FROM MOPPET BOOKS - BY OPRAH WINFREY AND STEVE JOBS. Everyone today seems to be obsessed with celebrities: what they wear, where they live, who they love, what they do. Too frequently celebrities make poor role-models, promoting lifestyles that are unhealthy, directionless, or self-centered. However, celebrities just as often have inspirational stories MOOPET and skills which are overlooked in the media-storm of bad publicity, and the first two installments in BOOKS UK the What Can I Learn From series by Moppet books – What Can I Learn from the Incredible and Fantastic Life of Oprah Winfrey and What Can I Learn from the Incredible and Fantastic Life of Steve Jobs – highlights this in a positive and motivational way. Combining colorful, cartoon-style illustration with playful fonts, this series makes the biographical information of celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey and Steve Jobs, fun and accessible. It not only provides the story of each individual’s life, but also includes inspirational quotes that draw attention away from celebrity for celebrity’s sake, and highlight the fact that to earn fame it is necessary to work hard and motivate yourself. The series also has a further stated goal of encouraging “diversity, determination, and individuality”, and both of these first offerings hold true to this promise. Each volume ends with suggestions for the reader to set their own goals and life-path, as well as with a further reading list. Fun to read purely for entertainment, these books would also be wonderful as the focus for classroom projects and activities. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, BRAZIL,PORTUGAL Hardcover: 32 pages/ Age:4/8 years What I Can Learn From the Incredible and Fantastic Life of Steve Jobs Illustrated by Natsuko Yoneyama Steve Jobs was a dreamer who became a business and cultural icon. This illustrated biography about his life shows a new generation that, just like Steve, they can change the world with their creativity and ambition. What I Can Learn From the Incredible and Fantastic Life of Oprah Winfrey Illustrated by Eszter Chen Oprah Winfrey has inspired millions of people around the world. This illustrated biography about the Queen of All Media, shows a new generation that they can do anything they put their minds to. www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 25 CHILDREN’S TITLES CALLIS CHARLOTTE NO REINDO DAS FADAS DEO EDITORA DENTO by Miguel Falabella Two and a half secret treasures every child dreams of . . . In the last book, Charlotte got a pair of magic eyeglasses from the tooth fairy. Now, she wants to know more about that fairy. With the help of her dog, Pelusso, she finds out that there is a whole kingdom of tooth fairies with Queen Tiny Tooth living in a palace made from milk teeth. Unfortunately, the kingdom is actually in war with the bad King Kanal, bringing cavities to them … Queen Tiny Tooth wants Charlotte to help her save her secret treasures from King Kanal. And the treasures are really amazing: There is a “Book of Every Story” you can enter and find any story you like, and a “Tree of Every Fruit” whose fruits take the shape and taste you wish. The third object in the treasure chamber is a little bit more complicated: It’s the magic glasses we already know from the first volume. And the magic only works when the little girl looking through the glasses does her share … 22 x 22 cm • 48 pages/ RIGHTS AVAILABLE: WORLD RIGHTS/ SPANISH(exclude: America Latina) RIGHTS SOLD: Turquia / Abu Dhabi/ Brazil

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OLD BARN THE WARDROBE MONSTER by BOOKS Bryony Thomson This is an age old tale of monsters in wardrobes and under the bed, but it’s a story always well worth telling because it’s a fear many children experience. We put children to bed, and suddenly an active house is quiet and dark, and this must be quite an unnerving thing for a young, active imagination. Standing up to our fears and the realisation that bravery is better than hiding away, is a great lesson to teach young children from an early age. Furthermore the story shows that facing our fears can actually lead to positive and unexpectedly happy outcomes filled with new opportunities for friendship and adventure. In The Wardrobe Monster Bryony has told the story with a gentle pace and humour which has a lovely comforting feel to it. It’s love to read out loud and can be really acted up, or read peacefully for a brilliant bedtime story. The story may have a traditional feel to it, but the illustrations are far from usual. With a whimsical feel, they are vibrant and sketchy, creating beautiful characters which leap off the page and fill you with warmth and affection. Dora’s bright pink hair is gorgeous, and the way this pink has been carried across into the monster links the two together and shows how similar we can be to others even when it seems we are not on the surface of it. Bryony’s use of colour is absolutely wonderful, with pinks, blues and large expanse of black, but all coloured in a deliberately rough style means it’s not overwhelming and is bursting full of charm, I absolutely love them! There are so many lessons and important messages within this story, making it brilliant for classroom discussion. But The Wardrobe Monster is just a delightful, bright and fun story which will make young children smile, and that’s what it’s all about really isn’t it? Hardcover: 32 pages RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE; BRAZIL; ITALIAN

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 27 CHILDREN’S TITLES Les Editions des RUE DES QUATRE VENTS by Jessie Eléphants Magana Comments of the jury: “Named after a real street in France, this book follows the history of just one side of the street over more than a century, from 1890 to 2018. The book’s subtitle, au fil des migrations, is a clue to the book’s main idea: how migrants enrich communities. Each spread introduces new characters from many countries who contribute to the life of the street in different ways. The horizontal layout is functional to the streetscape subject, the style referencing ligne claire drawing. The clever, clearly defined scenarios use a variation-on-theme technique to show the passing of time, inviting the reader to linger over changing details like clothing, car design, advertisements and shop signs.” RIGHTS AVAILABLE: BRAZIL & PORTUGAL Mention Non 31 x 24 cm - 32 pages + flaps – hard cover Fiction - RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE Bologna Ragazzi Award 2019

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EARLY LEARNING FOR TODDLERS. Follow the die-cut grooves with your finger and lift the many flaps of this interactive board book that helps develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Each page encourages hands-on learning and teaches toddlers about JUNE 2019 numbers and shapes, colors, and opposites. Flaps and grooves are a fun and engaging way to introduce essential concepts to young children! RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL

Trim Size: 8” x 8.75” Pages: 20 pages Format: A padded board book with flaps and grooves

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 29 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES Today Is Great!: A Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids by Vicky Perreault When kids write good things down, their happiness goes up Here’s the secret: if kids know how to keep happy things in mind, they’ll be happier people. This gratitude journal for kids is a space for them to write those things down and practice being positive and appreciative. Even tiny acts of gratitude can totally change the way kids think and feel. Let them learn what these acts look like, with a gratitude journal for kids that includes daily writing space and funny illustrated characters on every page that will make them want to keep on writing. Today is Great! is a daily gratitude journal for kids that offers: A fresh start―There’s a new blank entry every day, so kids always have a chance to write down something positive. Are you up to the challenge?―This gratitude journal for kids includes built-in challenges, like writing a thank-you note to someone who helped them. Questions and quotes―Kids will answer writing questions like “What’s a special talent you have?” and read quotes about gratitude from famous figures. The path to more gratitude and happier feelings can start with this gratitude journal for kids. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGE/PORTUGAL/BRAZIL/ Paperback: 112 pages/ 7-10 YEARS “The perfect book if you’re worried your child is spoiled. Today is Great is an interactive way to learn to see your life in a positive light. It will help your child connect with their emotions and develop a gratitude habit. Every child should have this book.”―Dr. Orlena Kerek, founder of DrOrlena.com “This wonderful book is like that BFF who can always make a sunny day brighter and a rainy day fun. Through all of life’s highs and lows, the best thing you can do is think about where the goodness is all around you. And where you might not see the good, you can make the good happen.”―Shelley Frost, author and illustrator of I See Kindness Everywhere, www.iseekindness.com “Vicky Perrault has created a journal with multiple benefits for children. When children use Today is Great they will think ROCKRIDGE deeply about their lives, they will practice expressing their thoughts in writing, and, perhaps most importantly, the act of PRESS(US) OCT2019 responding to the journal’s prompts will assist in cultivating gratitude.”―Dr. Meredith Resnick, educational consultant & professor www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 30 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES

SUPER COOL SPACE FACTS: A FUN, FACT- SEPT2019 FILLED SPACE BOOK FOR KIDS by Bruce Betts Discover a universe of fun and amazing facts about space! #1 Best Seller in Children's Astronomy Books Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should―to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more. Blast past other space books for kids with: Galaxies of wonder―Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station. Entertaining information―Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have. Full-color photos―See how cool space is with incredible pictures of stars, galaxies, planets, constellations, and more. Super Cool Space Facts brings you out-of-this-world fun―and a must have title for anyone interested in space books for kids.

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGE/PORTUGAL/BRAZIL/ "Mystery, adventure, and plenty of facts about the sky and our place in space. That’s what you’ll find in Dr. Betts’s book Super Cool Space Facts. It’s clear. It’s fun. It’s full of space jokes. They’re funny and out of this world!"―Bill Nye, CEO The Planetary Society "Working with science teachers, I love finding and sharing engaging resources that encourage students to discover something new and Dr. Bruce Betts’ latest book Super Cool Space Facts hits the mark! Kids will love discovering facts that are not generally taught in their textbooks, as well as picking up some new jokes along the way. This book is for new and veteran space enthusiasts alike!"―Dr. Erica Colón, author of Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids and founder of Nitty Gritty Science, LLC "I can't wait till my pre-school grandson is a little bit older so that he can enjoy this great new book. It's perfect for the 4- to 8-year- old kids Bruce has written it for. I know I'd have eaten it up at that age. The bite-sized facts are fascinating and entertaining, and the jokes are...well, perfect for these young readers. I also love the design. Budding space geeks will find lots to keep them interested, while I expect many more kids will discover that the wonders of the universe can take them on a lifelong journey."―Mat Kaplan, Host and Producer of Planetary Radio "Dr. Betts has written the book I would have read over and over until it wore out when I was a kid. Super Cool Space Facts is full of funny jokes and fun facts, lovingly conveyed by someone who knows their stuff and who explains the science clearly and simply. With gorgeous, colorful retro graphics and the latest in cool space pictures, Dr. Betts' delightful book brings the Universe down to Earth. ROCKRIDGE Anyone who's ever wondered about what's out there will enjoy this accessible, informative, and joyful book."―Amy Mainzer, PRESS(US) Professor of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona and host of PBS Kids series, Ready Jet Go! www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 31 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK FOR KIDS by Samantha Snowden #1 Best Seller in Counseling Education SEPT2019 The Anger Management Workbook for Kids offers kid-friendly exercises and interactive activities to feel happier, calmer, and take control of anger. Everyone gets angry, but teaching kids how to respond to anger is what really matters. The Anger Management Workbook for Kids offers fun, interactive activities to help kids handle powerful emotions for a lifetime of healthy behavioral choices. From drawing a picture of what anger looks like to building a vocabulary for communicating feelings, the activities in this workbook give kids ages 6-12 the skills to understand and talk about anger habits and triggers. With this foundation, kids will learn positive and proactive strategies to deal with anger through gratitude, friendliness, and self-kindness. At home, school, or with friends, the Anger Management Workbook for Kids equips kids to take control of anger, with: A close look at anger that helps kids and parents identify habits and triggers, and recognize how anger feels to them. Interactive exercises that provide a fun format for learning how to communicate feelings, needs, and wants to take control of angry outbursts. Feel-good habits that help kids develop better responses to anger by cultivating self-kindness, joy, and appreciation. Anger is a regular emotion just like joy, sadness, and fear―but sometimes anger acts bossy. Give your kids to the power to say STOP to anger with the Anger Management Workbook for Kids. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGE/PORTUGAL/BRAZIL/ RIGHTS SOLD: Arabic Chinese Simplified India (English) Ukrainian Vietnamese “Anger Management Workbook for Kids is a comprehensive compilation of exercises aimed at identifying anger and its triggers and finding tools to deal with the frustrations that lead to an outburst or hurt feelings. Samantha Snowden uses all types of identifiable situations that children find in everyday life, and includes easy charts and formulas that show how to head off anger by learning the triggers. She furthers the experience by teaching what causes those feelings, both physically and emotionally, as well as exploring possible unwanted consequences. This book is a must-read for ALTHEA parents, educators, and children, and should enable all readers to find the monster that anger can become, remove its fangs, and reduce its power forever.”―Carole P. Roman, author PRESS(US) of Mindfulness for Kids “With this workbook, Samantha Snowden has provided a rich and useful set of practices to help develop the skills to notice and manage our internal states. Once kids start to develop a sense of freedom from their own emotions―not by ignoring them or pushing them away, but by validating the processes and circumstances that are creating them―great self-regulation skills can start to develop…The exercises and readings in this book will help kids of all ages break through the habit of automatic reactions, provide tools for labeling and understanding how their anger and discomfort work, and support them on the path of learning to be comfortable with their own emotions.”―Andrew Hill, PhD, Founding Director of the Peak Brain Institute and UCLA Lecturer in Psychology “Samantha Snowden has created an engaging, thoughtful workbook for kids who are interested in exploring exactly what is taking place inside our bodies and minds as anger forms. These hands-on activities encourage communication, self-reflection, and creativity, as children are guided step-by-step to investigate their emotions, recognize and identify feelings and needs, and practice, and ultimately shift, negative reactions. I highly recommend this interactive book, and applaud with gratitude Snowden’s support of self-awareness, connectivity, and compassion.”―J. Robin Albertson- Wren, parent, teacher, mindfulness instructor, public speaker, and co-author of Mindfulness for Kids www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 32 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES AWESOME PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS by Erica Colón Fun Comes to Physics for Kids How far can you shoot a pom-pom with energy generated from rubber bands? What attracts goo to a balloon? Can you cook s’mores using energy from the sun? Show kids how cool it is to learn physics with 40 fun and engaging experiments. Created by board-certified science teacher Dr. Erica Colón, these physics experiments for kids offer a hands-on approach to learning about concepts like force, electricity, heat, and sound. Simple, step-by- step instructions let kids do their own experimentation and discover just how fun physics really is. Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids includes: 40 AWESOME EXPERIMENTS―Inspire kids to learn about topics like force, buoyancy, and flight with fun and educational activities that kids will want to try again and again. ROCKRIDGE PRESS(US) EASY-TO-FIND MATERIALS―Experiment whenever inspiration strikes using common and inexpensive materials readily found at home. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS―Full-color photos and simple instructions help give kids the confidence to experiment on their own. Parents and teachers alike will find engaging activities in Awesome Physics Show your kids how much fun they can have with physics. MARCH Experiments for Kids. Erica Colon transforms weekends and summer break into 2019 opportunities for learning experiences. This book will turn any child into a budding scientist."―Lauralee Moss, author of The English Grammar Workbook for RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH/ BRASIL/PORTUGAL/Age Range: 10 - 13 years Grades 6, 7, and 8 Paperback: 122 pages "Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids is a wonderful book that sparks curiosity and delight. The activities and explanations do an excellent job of explaining how a In Amazon: particular concept works and encourage you to ask more questions about other things in our world."―Adrienne Tacke, author of Coding for Kids: Python #1 Best Seller in Children's Physics Books "Dr. Erica Colon presents physics in a fun and approachable way in this delightful book. As a homeschooling parent and coach it is often difficult to find quality science books. #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Science, Nature & How It Works > Physics I'd highly recommend this book to families and teachers whether you are in public #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & school or homeschooled."―Beverly Burgess, author of Out of the Box Learning: Projects Empowering YOU On Your Homeschool Journey

#7 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 33 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair: Book 2 by Alice Kuipers Book 2 in the popular Polly Diamond book series One imaginative girl and her magic notebook: Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when Polly and Spell join forces to make the school fair super spectacular, they quickly discover that what you write and what you mean are not always the same. Filled with the familiar details of home and school, but with a sprinkling of magic, Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair will dazzle young readers.Aspiring writers will relate to Polly who understands the magic of words and stories. Book teaches lessons in creativity, consequences, and using your imagination. Alice Kuipers is the author of four novels and two picture books. Her work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and selected as a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year. Fans of Ivy + Bean, Judy Moody, and Dory Fantasmagory, will love following the adventure of Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair. A girl and her magic notebook delight in Book 2 of the exciting Polly Diamond seriesGreat chapter book to read aloud for emergent readers and for independent reading Books for kids ages 5-8 Chapter books for grades 2-5 RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGE/PORTUGAL/BRAZIL CHRONICLE Polly Diamond and the Magic Book awarded Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets for 2019 BOOKS Polly Diamond and the Magic Book named a Parents Magazine Best Book for 2018

Polly Diamond and the Magic Book makes Chicago Public Library 2018 Best Books of the Year List "A fast-paced story full of magic." - School Library Journal "This breezy series kickoff introduces a heroine with a delightfully outsize personality and celebrates the power of imagination and words." -Publishers Weekly "There's a lot to love about Polly's adventure... a fun read that's just right for young readers." --Common Sense Media www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 34 "An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps." -Kirkus Reviews MIDDLE GRADE TITLES LOTTIE LOVES NATURA by Jane Clarke A brand new Eco-adventure series for young readers Action-packed, humorous stories aim to inspire and empower young readers to help save wildlife and look after planet Earth by taking small, achievable steps starting directly at home. By Jane Clarke, illustrated by James Brown Lottie Loves Nature: Hopping Mad Lottie loves wildlife and dreams of becoming a nature show presenter like Samira, host of her favourite programme Every Little Thing. Lottie decides to make a pond in her back garden to encourage local wildlife. She enlists her techy neighbour Noah’s help, but is distracted by Mr. Parfitt, his neat-freak golf-mad dad, who is determined to rid his garden of annoying ants. Suddenly his golfing green is swarming with ants and a multitude of frogs– hopping mayhem! Nature hooks: frog and ant facts, life cycle of frogs, recycling, why ponds matter to planet Earth and how to make a pond.

Coming soon in this series:

STRANGE BEE-HAVIOURS: Lottie’s been reading about decline in numbers of insects.Nature hooks: bees & bugs; how to make a bug hotel.

BIRD BRAINS: Lottie’s found that there aren’t as many garden birds as there used to be. Nature hooks: birds; how to make a bird feeder

PRICKYLY NEIGHBOURS: Lottie is studying nocturnal creatures, setting up a moth trap and bat boxes. Nature hooks: hedgehogs, nocturnal animals; how to make a hedgehog twig home.

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JANE CLARKE is the award-winning author of over 80 books for young FIVE children, including popular young fiction QUILLS (UK) series such as Al’s Awesome Science (Five Quills), Dr Kitty Cat (OUP) and Pet Hotel (Scholastic USA. JAMES BROWN is the illustrator of two fiction series: Elspeth Hart by Sarah Forbes (Stripes) and Tally & Squill by Abbie Longstaff (Little, Brown), A World of Discovery by Richard Platt (Walker Studio) and the author of With My Mummy and With My Daddy. www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 35 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES

AL'S AWESOME SCIENCE by FIVE QUILLS Jane Clarke

AL'S AWESOME SCIENCE written by Jane Clarke, an award-winning author with more than 80 books published for young people. A Fun Science-Based Adventure Has Arrived! Al’s Awesome Science: Egg-speriments, a brilliant new series of science-based adventures for younger readers. Whether they are budding scientists or maybe are just curious about how the world works, this series is sure to entertain them. Full of great characters (I particularly love Einstein the dog!), wonderful illustrations by James Brown and of course, super science experiments that can easily be tried at home, Al’s Awesome Science is a fantastic blend of fact and fiction. 2018/JUNE2019

A brand-new series of funny, messy, SCIENCE-BASED ADVENTURESfor young readersEnergetic twins Al and Lottie are always one step away from TROUBLE . . .Fun, laugh- out-loud young fiction stories with EXTRA FACTS and STEP-BY-STEPSCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, that provide an irresistible draw for young readers to try REAL SCIENCE at home.

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Why Read Al’s Awesome Science?

Hilarious page-turning young fiction stories with lots of black and white pictures to enjoy.

Fun and accessible Science Experiments that kids can do at home.

Includes Al’s step-by-step science experiments complete with findings. Child-centred plots that deal with everyday issues such as family, friends, teamwork, school.

Written by best selling author Jane Clarke www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 36 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES FLORIS The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle by Victoria BOOKS Williamson Reema runs to remember the life she left behind in Syria. Caylin runs to find what she's lost. Under the gray Glasgow skies, twelve-year-old refugee Reema is struggling to find her place in a new country, with a new language and without her brother. But she isn't the only one feeling lost. Her Glasgwegian neighbor Caylin is lonely and lashing out. When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, the girls form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run. As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn't a place, it's the people you love. Heartfelt and full of hope, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is an uplifting story about the power of friendship and belonging. Inspired by her work with young asylum seekers, debut novelist Victoria Williamson's stunning story of displacement and discovery will speak to anyone who has ever asked 'where do I belong?' RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH& BRAZIL &PORTUGAL/ Paperback/ Pages: 272/Age: 10 - 12 years

USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOKS LIST 2019 ‘A touching, thought-provoking adventure.’ – The Bookseller ‘Williamson movingly makes it clear that working-class solidarity traverses borders, race, ethnicity, and religion.’ – Kirkus Reviews (US), starred review ‘A delightfully nuanced, diverse, thoughtful and even fun story of friendship and learning to be a good person. Really great for anyone who loves a great story of friendship.’ – Youth Services Book Review (US), starred review ‘Relevant, moving and quite extraordinary.’ – Lucy Coates, author of the Beasts of Olympus series

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 37 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES GUARDIANS OF THE WILD FLORIS BOOKS UNICORNS by Lindsay Littleson Lewis is cold, wet and miserable on his school residential trip in the Highlands of Scotland. The last thing he expects to see is a mythical creature galloping across the bleak moorland. Unicorns aren't real… are they? Lewis and his best friend Rhona find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure to save the world's last herd of wild unicorns. Fighting against dark forces, battling the wild landscape, and harnessing ancient magic, can they rescue the legendary creatures in time? Fantasy and reality collide in this exciting middle-grade novel starring the unicorns of mythology and legend Unicorns with a difference! Treating them as endangered animals, this book offers a refreshing take on conservation themes Can two best friends save the last of the wild unicorns from extinction? Offers alternative viewpoints from strong boy and girl characters Lindsay Littleson is the author of The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily Mclean and The Awkward Autumn of Lily Mclean RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH& BRAZIL &PORTUGAL/ paperback:208 pages 'Lindsay Littleson has been bold enough to strip away the sparkle and return the unicorn to its status as a mythical beast.' -- West Coast 'A new and utterly inventive take on the unicorn myth, with not a splinter of sparkle in sight. Entertaining and atmospheric' -- Inverness Courier 'It's magical, but also very real and gritty.' -- Bookwitch 'A fantastic story' -- Armadillo 'It is a wonderful book to read. It deals with some issues affecting many children in schools, it promotes the need to protect natural wildlife from poachers and it ends with a clear message to ask questions and be open with your friends so they can be there for you. I highly recommend this book.' -- My Shelves are Full 'It's wonderful. But it's also relevant… Sensational… It may just make a huge difference to a child’s life.' -- Roachie's Reviews 'A very nice young adult fantasy novel… The characters were well developed and the story made me keep reading until its very satisfying conclusion.' -- NetGalley Reviewer 'A brilliant mix of mythical creatures (that might just exist) and young people who are having to cope with some very complex issues in their lives. It is highly recommended and is a real 'keeper'.' -- NetGalley Librarian 'This is a super book, and one that I'll be recommending widely as a must-read this summer… I'm really looking forward to reading more by this author.' -- NetGalley Bookseller APRIL www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 2019 38 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES RANSOM THE PIG SERIES by Barbara Catchpole PUBLISHING

Ransom’s best-selling series, these are affectionate but hilariously funny page-turners, written in ‘handwritten’ first-person diary format. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH&BRAZIL& PORTUGAL/ Format Paperback 60 pages- Ages:7 - 12 years RIGHTS SOLD: SWEDEN, TURKEY, SOUTH AFRICA, RUMANIA, POLONIA, LITHUANIA, JAPAN, INDIA, CHINA

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 39 MIDDLE GRADE TITLES EMILY KNIGHT I AM. . . AWAKENED by A. BELLO *Launched at Waterstones and sold out on launch day. *Nominated for 2019 CILIP Carnegie Award *Shortlisted for London’s Big Read 2019 *PR for this author/book includes Cosmopolitan, HASHTAG Female First, The British Blacklist, The Bookseller, PRESS The Authors Podcast. Emily Knight is BACK! The eagerly awaited second book of the Emily Knight series. Dark times are upon us. Neci is back and she is more dangerous than ever. The warriors are forced to pick a side and to stand up for what they believe in. The race is on to nd the missing warrior rst. It’s the only way to prevent a war from happening and to stop Neci from destroying everything. Emily Knight has to get sharper, stronger and faster because Neci has made her a target and someone is going to great lengths to hurt her. Can Emily win the race? Or will Neci take her down once and for all?

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH&BRAZIL& PORTUGAL/paperback: 320 pages www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 40 YOUNG ADULT TITLES CHRONICLE REDWOOD AND PONYTAIL de K.A.Holt award-winning BOOKS author of many middle grade A universal story of finding a way to be comfortable in your own skin: Kate and Tam meet, and both of their worlds tip sideways. At first, Tam figures Kate is your stereotypical cheerleader; Kate sees Tam as another tall jock. And the more they keep running into each other, the more they surprise each other. Beneath Kate's sleek ponytail and perfect façade, Tam sees a goofy, sensitive, lonely girl. And Tam's so much more than a volleyball player, Kate realizes: She's everything Kate wishes she could be. It's complicated. Except it's not. When Kate and Tam meet, they fall in like. It's as simple as that. But not everybody sees it that way.

• A novel in verse about two girls discovering their feelings for each other in a sincere and relatable way that helps young reader connect to the storyline • Features a unique presentation of text that beautifully merges together two first-person narratives • A. Holt is the author of Rhyme Schemer, House Arrest, Knockout, and several other books for young people. She lives in Austin, Texas

Kari Anne Holt is the award-winning author of many middle grade novels in verse including the #ownvoices Redwood & Ponytail(Chronicle, 2019), Knockout, House Arrest, and Rhyme Schemer. She is also the author of From You to Me, Gnome-a-geddon, Red Moon Rising, Brains for Lunch: a zombie novel in haiku, and Mike Stellar: Nerves of Steel. Her debut picture book, I Wonder, published by Random House Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Kenard Pak will find its way to bookshelves in October, 2019. Kari Anne lives with her wife and three children in Austin, TX. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH&BRAZIL& PORTUGALAge Range: 9-12 years , Format: Hardcover OCT 2019

“A glowing, heartfelt addition to the middle-grade LGBTQ genre.” – Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW “The free verse narration is totally accessible, flowing quick and clear, and Holt plays with form, beautifully highlighting the parallel internal journeys, often achieving something akin to a musical duet. Ultimately, this is a . . . moving story well-told.” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW " Holt (Knockout) once again offers keen insight into the social pressures and vulnerabilities of middle schoolers in this novel in verse, which traces the mutual attraction between two seventh grade girls. “Tall as a palm tree” Tam, a jock, is sometimes mistaken for a boy; “with her “perfect/ swinging/ ponytail,” Kate resembles “every clichéd cheerleader.” Despite their differences, though, they establish a friendship that evolves into something deeper. Conflicts arise when Kate’s friends and social-status-obsessed mother disapprove of Tam, and she fears that people will see her as “twisted up,/ not right” because she is gay. Ultimately, she must choose between molding herself into the girl her mother wants her to be and following her own path. The girls’ interior monologues, sometimes merging on the page, sometimes visually set apart, effectively show their shared feelings and contrasting perspectives, and the voices of three onlooking students function as a Greek chorus, highlighting transitions in the girls’ relationship. In a story thoughtfully formed and eloquently executed, Holt offers affirmation and hope to readers struggling to fit in. Ages 10–14. - Publisher Weekly www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 41 YOUNG ADULT TITLES ENTANGLED SICK KIDS IN LOVE by Hannah PUBLISHING Moskowitz “Captivating, fun, and totally swoon-worthy! This is the kind of story my reader heart craves.”―Rachel Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes on Me Available in print for the first time, and with exclusive bonus content only found in the print version! Fall in love with Sally and Becks all over again. Adorkable (ah-dor-kuh-bul): Descriptive term meaning to be equal parts dorky and adorable. For reference, see Sally Spitz. Seventeen-year-old Sally Spitz is done with dating. Or at least, she's done with the horrible blind dates/hookups/sneak attacks her matchmaking bestie, Hooker, sets her up on. There's only so much one geek girl and Gryffindor supporter can take. Her solution: She needs a fake boyfriend. And fast. Enter Becks, soccer phenom, all-around hottie, and Sally's best friend practically since birth. When Sally asks Becks to be her F.B.F. (fake boyfriend), Becks is only too happy to be used. He'd do anything for Sal―even if that means giving her PDA lessons in his bedroom, saying she's "more than pretty," and expertly kissing her at parties. The problem: Sally's been in love with Becks all her life―and he's completely clueless. This book features two best friends, one special-edition Yoda Snuggie, countless beneath-the-ear kisses, and begs the question: Who wants a real boyfriend when faking it is so much more fun? RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH LANGUAGES "From the first touch to the kiss, the chemistry between Becks and Sally was off the charts."-Rê at U.S. - Brazil Book Review "Adorkable was simply adorable. The main characters were perfect together and the story was fun and interesting. Very recommended."-Jennifer at Bad Bird Reads "I absolutely love this kind of storyline and it was perfectly executed here." Poulami at Daydreaming Books "This book was so fun and easy to read, I suffered from a bad case of 'just one more chapter' syndrome, finishing at 5am because I DECEMBER2019 couldn't stop."-Dani at Dani Reviews Things

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 42 YOUNG ADULT TITLES ALTHEA THE ULTIMATE SELF-ESTEEM WORKBOOK FOR TEENS: Overcome PRESS Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently by MacCutcheon LPC, Megan CONQUER INSECURITIES, JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE. Sometimes, feeling self-confident and secure seems impossible. This workbook helps make it possible by giving you practical tools to boost your self esteem, work through insecurity, and be content with who you are. You’ll begin learning to bounce back even when things don’t go as planned―in your relationships, at school, or at home.The power to change is in your hands when you practice exercises on noticing negative self-talk, identifying your stressors, acting assertively, freeing yourself from guilt and shame, and more. Building self esteem is like building a muscle: once you get started, you’ll only get stronger and stronger. This supportive self esteem workbook includes: 50+ exercises―Get to know yourself with personal quizzes, journaling prompts, self esteem checklists, and more―in a workbook that doesn’t feel like work. True stories―Feel less alone when you read real-life anecdotes, along with a Q&A section full of advice for teens of every age. And more resources―If you (or your parents) find you need help with more specific things, check the resource list for supportive sites and organizations. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH&BRAZIL& PORTUGAL “This workbook is a wonderful resource for teenagers. It is something I wish I'd had access to as a teenager, and I will be sure to incorporate it into my practice with teenagers. It covers all aspects of self-esteem in an easy-to-understand way and sheds light on the hidden aspects of low self-esteem that may not be readily obvious. As an OT, I especially value how the workbook encourages functional participation and meaningful strategies to build on.”―Lesleigh Frank, MOT, OTR/L, ATP “Today, teens live in a world where their entire life is on display. This opens up room for self comparison and the desire to manage unrealistic goals and expectations of themselves―like perfectionism. As a result, this behavior manifests as teens becoming people pleasers and losing themselves in the process. This workbook helps identify these (and other) weak areas of self esteem in a way that is relatable and age appropriate to teens, fostering engagement and receptivity in the therapeutic work.”―Melissa Ferrigno, MA, LPC, owner and psychotherapist at Halcyon Therapy, LLC “The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens is a survival guide for adolescents as they make the journey through the middle and high school experience. It is a resource guidance counselors, teachers and parents will find helpful as they support their students.”―Dr. Constance M. Youngblood, retired superintendent and instructor of educational leadership and middle and secondary education, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania “A teenager’s journey to self-understanding, self-compassion, and a healthy self-esteem is often an arduous and confusing one. This engaging workbook gently guides teens to examine the value they place on themselves and how to increase it. It is a trusty tool to be used independently, as well as in individual and group therapy OCT 2019 settings.”―Heather O’Shaughnessy, LPC “As a community college counselor and assistant professor, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens is an excellent resource for educators. Complete with exercises and tangible takeaways, this workbook is one that I would absolutely recommend and incorporate into my own classroom. When it comes to a teenager’s self- esteem, MacCutcheon bravely and eloquently covers sensitive topics that some parents might be too afraid to broach with their teen. From front to back, this book provides research-based strategies and workable solutions to help teens boost their self-confidence and remain positive no matter what they might be going through in life.”―Shannon K. Nieves, M.Ed., MA www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 43 YOUNG ADULT TITLES FAREWELL TOUR OF A TERMINAL OPTIMIST FLORIS BY JOHN YOUNG BOOKS

WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH TEENAGE BOOK PRIZE 2019 LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2018

Quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connor Lambert won't take it any longer: the bullying, the secrets, the sympathy. He's been dying from cancer for years, but he’s not dead yet. He's going down fighting.

Forming an unlikely friendship with fellow juvenile delinquent Skeates, the pair stage a break out and set off on a crazy tour across Scotland -- dodging the police, joy riding and extreme partying -- to find Connor's dad, an inmate at Shotts prison.

But Connor's left two things behind -- the medication he needs to keep him alive, and the girl who makes living bearable.

A fresh and bold debut novel full of heart, guts and raw emotion. Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist is a brilliantly funny, thrilling exploration of friendship, identity and mortality populated with witty, sharply drawn characters. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH& PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ paperback: 288PAGES This book draws the reader in with the ups and downs of both boys' lives -- recommended.' -- School Library Connection 'Sweet , [...] incredibly funny, and tremendously exciting.' -- The Bookwitch 'A bold and brilliant debut.' -- Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boys and Creepers 'I enjoyed the writing a lot. I also loved the unique voice the main character has. His life is very tragic but he's just so inspiring. I can't wait to hold the physical copy in my hands.' -- NetGalley '[The book] celebrates friendship and making the most of life. It is a really uplifting read.' -- Lisa Talks About 'A fun read... I liked the characters and the unexpected bromance between Connor and Skeates.' -- My Paper Infinity A life-affirming read and a great adventure' - Groomsport Parish magazine www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 44 YOUNG ADULT TITLES NIMBUS PUBLISHING THE BIG DIG by Lisa Harrington Just as fourteen-year-old Lucy is starting to figure out life after her mom's death, her dad ships her off to Cape John, her mom's hometown, for the summer. Worse, she has to live with her nutty great-aunt Josie, who doesn't cook edible food or suffer fools. Soon Lucy meets Colin, freshly moved from the West Coast, who's digging an enormous hole in his new yard. He spends every day digging deeper in protest of his family's unilateral decision to move to this tiny oceanside community. As Colin digs in the ground, Lucy digs through her family's history, and eventually both of them uncover a shocking truth. The Big Dig asks big questions of its readers: Are secrets ever okay? What defines a family? And can we ever really know our parents? Lisa Harrington's light and funny voice blends seamlessly with Lucy's grief, creating an authentic and riveting emotional landscape. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH& PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ PAPERBACK: 248 PAGES "The Big Dig is about losing a parent and losing family, but not just through death. It's about losing the idea of who someone was to the reality of their actions and coming to terms with the new truth. It's about the definition of family, whether biological or chosen, and how our choices can have ripples that affect generations. This book will appeal to a wide range of youth (and adults too!), especially those who prefer realistic stories and more mature emotional themes." --Canadian Review of Materials (Winnipeg, MB) NOV 2019

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THE POWER AGE, A celebration of MURDOCH life's second act by Kelly Doust BOOKS FOR THE MOTHERS, AUNTS AND GRANDMOTHERS OF REBEL GIRLS, THIS IS THE HANDBOOK TO MATURING LIKE A PRO. 'Not older - better! A blueprint for maturing with style.' Kirstie Clements, former Editor-in-Chief, Vogue

Be who you always wanted to be when you grew up.

What if experience always trumped youth? Or if there was more appreciation for the style and confidence that comes with age?

Embrace your inner greatness, no matter what your vintage, and feel fabulous from the inside out by taking inspiration from the superstars and regular Jo(sephin)es who've nailed it.

The Power Age is a celebration of growing older for women not willing to sit back and become invisible. Revel in your personal style, maximise your health and wellbeing, love what you do and find your favourite ways to connect and give back.

Featuring dozens of interviews and words of wisdom from women working their power age, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, designer Leona Edmiston and food legend Maggie Beer, as well as exquisite illustrations and photographs of the most outstanding of older icons, The Power Age is your guide to navigating midlife and beyond with power and panache. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH/BRAZIL/ PORTUGAL/ 240PAGES/HARDCOVER Kelly Doust is a book publisher and author of the fashion memoir A Life in Frocks, vintage fashion bible Minxy Vintage: how to customise & wear vintage clothing, The Crafty Minx series of craft books and two novels, Precious Things and Dressing the Dearloves. Her articles and writing have appeared in Vogue, Australian Women's Weeklyand Sunday Life Magazine. NOV 2019

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 46 NON-FICTION TITLES MURDOCH BOOKS THE M WORD by Dr. Ginni Mansberg

A HANDBOOK FOR UNDERSTANDING, EMBRACING AND (EVEN) ENJOYING THE RITE OF PASSAGE THAT IS PERI-MENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE; OUTLINES THE EXPERIENCE, THE MEDICAL SCIENCE, TREATMENT OPTIONS AND HOME REMEDIES; WRITTEN BY A PRACTICING GP AND MEDIA DOCTOR WHO HAS JUST TURNED 50 HERSELF. Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex … Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhhhh … just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word.

Menopause and perimenopause (the hormonal rollercoaster years leading up to a woman's last period) are among our last taboo subjects. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - once widely prescribed as the magical secret of youth - has been shunned by women and their doctors for two decades. Dr Ginni Mansberg, one of Australia's most trusted health and wellbeing experts, is here to work through the evidence and bust the taboos out of the water.

The M Word is all about you and your choices. Are you being offered the best solutions for your menopause issues? Because there are great solutions to help you thrive in this new stage of life.

What happens to your body once key hormones begin to diminish? What are the pros and cons of HRT? Which home remedies are worth a shot, and which are snake oil? Plus, how can you shift that menopause weight gain, what's best for your changing skin, how can you exercise your brain (move over, Sudoku) and why are you so bloody itchy all the time? All of this and more is delivered with Dr Ginni's no-nonsense humour and backed up with evidence-based facts and personal anecdotes to help women make informed choices. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL, BRASIL/PAPERBACK: 288 PAGES Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for 30 years, specialising in the areas of women's and children's health. Author of two JANUARY previous books on women's health, she is a sought-after speaker and an authority on everything from sleep to wellness, life balance to beating stress. Dr Ginni is host of SBS's eight-part show Medicine or Myth? and Foxtel's Embarrassing 2020 Bodies Down Under, as well as the resident GP on Channel 7's Sunrise and The Morning Show. She is mother to a blended family of six children and lives and works in Sydney. drginni.com.au www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 47 NON-FICTION TITLES MURDOCH THE JOYFUL FRUGALISTA by Serina Bird BOOKS The Joyful Frugalista, single mother turned millionaire Serina Bird, from Canberra, revealed her money-saving secrets - and how you can boost your bank balance. From setting yourself a clothing budget to re-using cling wrap and switching coffee for tea, here's a look at what you can do to rake in the cash. Discover inside: Ideas and resources for saving on everything from energy bills to weddings, clothing and eating out. Clever ways to cut down your waste. Tips for embracing the joy of minimalism. Ways to wring every drop of pleasure from the money you have. Challenges to help you live life better, including how to feed your family well on $50 per week. The Joyful Frugalista is the essential handbook to living frugally, mindfully and with real joy on any budget. Grow your cash, be savvy with your money and live abundantly The essential handbook to living frugally, mindfully and with real joy on a budget. Who knew frugality could be so much fun?Australians are amongst the wealthiest people on the planet, but for some reason we don't like to think or talk about money. Once upon a time, thrift and frugality were celebrated as virtues - not anymore. When did 'frugal' become such a dirty word? It's time to reclaim it! When you respect and understand money, it almost magically transforms itself into something that grows exponentially. In The Joyful Frugalista, Money Magazine's Serina Bird shares myriad practical tips for saving money in small ways every day for a better, brighter future. The Joyful Frugalista is the essential handbook to living frugally, mindfully and with real joy on any budget. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL; BRASIL/Paperback: 244 pages https://www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/blog/the-joyful-frugalista-by-serina-bird https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/5993748/public-servant-and-millionaire-on-how-to-live-large-on-very-little/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6646681/Single-mum-turned-millionaire-reveals-simple-steps-boosting-bank-balance-six-figures.html https://wanderingfrommelbourne.com/blog/2019/3/2/book-review-the-joyful-frugalista https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/how-to-remain-fashionable-without-breaking-the-bank-20190227-p510jq.html OCT https://www.allaboutbalance.com.au/book-review-the-joyful-frugalista-by-serina-bird/ https://www.readings.com.au/news/qanda-with-serina-bird-author-of-the-joyful-frugalista 2019 https://www.foodwinetravel.com.au/more/books/other-books/meet-serina-bird-the-joyful-frugalista/ https://www.theeconomiss.com/2019/03/06/book-club-joyful-frugalista/ www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 48 NON-FICTION TITLES YOU ALREADY KNOW,How to access your intuition and find your divine life path BY Helen Jacobs

AN ACCESSIBLE, PRACTICAL TOOLKIT FOR ACCESSING YOUR INNER GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND CONNECTING WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL SIDE. 'A must-read for anyone looking to discover their true self and purpose… Helen's insights are the real deal, and anyone who receives them will feel the impact in their life for years to come.' -- Jack Delosa, entrepreneur and Founder of The Entourage

Learn how to foresee potential life pitfalls, realise what your guidance is asking you to heal (and why), and prepare to find your true soul calling!

Successful PR executive-turned psychic Helen Jacobs never wanted to be a medium, but the universe came knocking. After following advice from her spirit guides, Helen left her successful career to start her own business, soon seeing a long list of clients with extensive waiting lists for one-on-one sessions. Now a full-time psychic, Helen runs sell-out workshops, events and a dedicated social media group which helps people all around the world find the life they want to lead.

Weaving her own personal experiences throughout You Already Know, Helen shares her unlikely journey and explains how to create a beautiful life for yourself today - by listening closely to your intuition, and developing it so that you can be a spiritual ninja. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL, BRAZIL/ PAPERBACK:344 PAGES MURDOCH BOOKS RIGHTS SOLD: US A trained journalist, Helen Jacobs was a successful PR and marketing exec who left her thriving career to become a full-time psychic medium, hosting popular workshops and events to provide thousands of readings for people all over the world. In addition to her work as a medium, Helen mentors and teaches women how to change their lives and find a more meaningful path for themselves. OCT2019 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 49 NON-FICTION TITLES MURDOCH MAKE IT HAPPEN MANIFEST by Jordanna Levin. BOOKS

Reading through Make It Happen from Jordanna Levin is like taking a walk through the park, feeling refreshed, having left all the angst, problems, so called challenges and stumbling blocks behind in the fresh sparkling air. But like all things in life, nothing is for free, even something as simple as a walk in the park has to have committed to, to be able to take that walk. So too does the way you choose to live your life. First you have to make a decision and then set out the steps to take to get you to the place you desire.This revolutionary thought took her on a journey of self-discovery, one that she is sharing in a warm, witty and concept shattering manner: one that offers the challenge to all that, Yes, you can manifest what you require in your life, but you also have to work towards the end result, which takes time, energy, commitment and a deep belief in self and self-love.

Set out in two distinct sections The Theory and The Practice, the book now becomes a workbook to the rest of your life, one filled with all that is right to have in your life, and the reasons why it is right.Encompassing all the aspects of looking at the stumbling blocks encountered along the way, Levin uses her personal experiences as a guide on what not to do, and shares her foolproof recipe for manifesting your hearts desires.

Make It Happen is a ‘self-help’ book with a wonderful pathway enclosed to empowerment, the ability to live a full and rich life with the ability to create anything you want in your life.

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'Like a best friend, Jordanna will hold your hand and guide you towards your dream life.' - Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl

'Witty, practical and laugh out loud funny.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, You Are Enough

Everyone can manifest. We're all doing it-every second of every day-without even realising it.

For years, journalist and podcaster Jordanna Levin thought that she was psychic. She would worry about things and they would come true. But she wouldn't just worry; she would feel them, take subconscious action towards them and believe with every cell of her being that they would happen-and most of the time, they did. A broken JUNE foot, a cancelled flight, a tragic love story... the list went on. She soon realised that she wasn't just predicting the future, she was manifesting it. Until one day she 2019 changed the game. If she could manifest mishaps and disasters, why not the things she actually wanted?

In this warm and witty book, Jordanna shares her personal experiences and struggles along with her foolproof equation for manifesting whatever you desire, from your dream job to a lasting relationship. Whether you're a matter-of-fact skeptic or a somewhat hippie yoga-lover, Make It Happenwww.annagurguiliteraryagency.com will empower you to take ownership of 50 your life and create anything you want. NON-FICTION TITLES Michael O'Mara HOW TO THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR by Daniel Books Smith AN ENTREPRENEUR IS SOMEONE WHO HAS A GREAT, INNOVATIVE IDEA THAT IDENTIFIES THE NEED FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW BUSINESS, TAKING ON THE FINANCIAL RISK IN THE HOPE OF PROFIT AND DRIVING THAT BUSINESS FORWARD IN A MEASURED WAY. This book draws on the stories, experiences and words of iconic business figures from around the globe and across the years - from Andrew Carnegie and Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs and Sunil Mittal. Each chapter deals with a specific aspect of entrepreneurship and the lessons they can teach us, such as: - If you want to become big, you need to think big. If you're content for your business to tick over, that's fine. But if you want it to be a world-beater, you need a world-beater's mindset - Don't forget what makes your business scalable in the first place - Prepare your company for growing pains. Expansion brings inevitable problems but an entrepreneur should do everything possible to ready their business - Try to predict what lies ahead - but remember Warren Buffet's wise words: 'Forecasts usually tell us more of the forecaster than of the future' Each study includes quotations from and about its main subject, along with words of wisdom from other relevant famous names. Informative, educative and thought provoking, How to Think Like an Entrepreneur presents the ideas and methods of the business greats, allowing the reader to expand their understanding of what drives and informs successful entrepreneurship. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL Sales Points Discover the methods and techniques used by the world’s most successful entrepreneurs to drive their businesses forward. Features a host of business greats from George Soros and Jack Ma to Jeff Bezos and Roy Kroc. MAY 2020 Packed with insightful and thought-provoking advice. The How to Think Like series has been published in 20 languages and has sold over 400,000 copies worldwid. www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 51 NON-FICTION TITLES THE SCIENCE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES by STEWART ROSS

Michael THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF HOW ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE COMBINED PERSONAL O'Mara EXPERIENCE WITH THE CONTEMPORARY FASCINATION WITH CRIMINALITY AND A Books PROFOUND FAITH IN SCIENCE TO CREATE THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS DETECTIVE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Over the course of the nineteenth century, the reading public acquired a taste for the new genre of detective fiction. At the same time, science was transforming every aspect of human life. Arthur Conan Doyle, a young doctor and up-and-coming writer, brilliantly wove these two strands together to create detective fiction's most memorable and enduring character: Sherlock Holmes. Detailed yet eminently readable, The Science of Sherlock Holmes explores the life of Conan Doyle in the context of contemporary scientific achievement and the growing interest in detective fiction. It then looks briefly at the Sherlock Holmes stories, examining the hero's forensic method and his expertise in various branches of science, from geology to graphology. The book concludes by emphasizing how Conan Doyle's stories contained enough science to make them appear real, convincing the average reader without overwhelming them.

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www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 52 NON-FICTION TITLES Michael O'Mara THE GOOD BEE by Alison Benjamin and Books Brian McCallum A CELEBRATION OF BEES – AND HOW TO SAVE THEM Bees are our most loyal ally. These fascinating, enigmatic creatures are a key lynchpin in the working of our planet. Without them the landscape, as well as every aisle in our supermarkets would look radically different. And we're not just talking about honey bees. There are more than 20,000 species of bee worldwide and only a handful make honey. Some live in colonies and others are solitary. We can all help protect them - and they desperately need protecting - but you can't save what you don't love. And you can't love what you don't know. The Good Bee is a celebration of this most vital and mysterious of nature's wizards. Here you'll discover the complexities of bee behaviour - as well as the bits that still baffle us - the part they play in the natural world, their relationship with us throughout history, how they are coming under threat and what we can all do about it. Beautifully produced, with hand-made illustrations throughout, it is a story for our times and a book to treasure. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH & PORTUGAL RISGHTS SOLD:US

A wonderful little book that celebrates bees, offering a positive and accessible read (The English Garden)

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Beautifully written [...] a pleasure not only to read, but to give to a friend or loved one (Buzz About Bees Blog) #1 Best Sellerin Extinction & Endangered Species One of the best wildlife books I've read for a while - packed with information, beautiful to look at and the perfect gift for any nature lover (Quest for Nectar Blog) •#13 in Arachnids The most wonderful book on the subject of bees (The Last Word Book Review Blog) •#1 in Extinction & Endangered Species

Beautifully illustrated, [an] enjoyable read (Make, Walk, Read Blog) •#5 in Biodiversity Packed full of interesting facts about both wild and domesticated bees [...] an enjoyable and entertaining read (Friends of Darwin Blog) MAY 2019 Charming (Halfman, Halfbook Blog) 53 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com NON-FICTION TITLES ESSENTIAL CHAKRA MEDITATION: Awaken Your Healing Power with Meditation and Visualization by April Pfender Unlock your healing power with chakra meditation. Your chakras are your body’s vital energy centers, and their health can impact your physical and mental wellbeing. Drawing on rich traditions and hundreds of years of knowledge, Essential Chakra Meditationshows you that practicing intention and purpose can transform your mind, body, and spirit. Discover how to unblock your energy through a series of guided meditations―each tailored to treat a specific chakra. Whether you’re new to meditation or have some experience, this book offers you everything you need to create internal balance and start healing today. Essential Chakra Meditation includes: Awaken your healing power―Learn how guided meditations can keep your energy flowing―reducing stress, easing fatigue, and bringing balance back to your busy life. Understanding your chakras―Detailed descriptions of the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown chakras provide you with the information needed to diagnose and treat blockages. Essential mantra and mudras―Enhance your meditation and mind-body healing with mantras (short chants) and mudras (hand postures) for each chakra. AUGUST Master the art of chakra healing and help free yourself from worry and exhaustion. 2019 RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL “For anyone looking to get more in touch with their meditative process and truly enhance their energy, Essential Chakra Balance is an amazing resource. April provides readers with a warm, engaging personality and breaks down the techniques of meditation―as well as sharing new, unique meditations for each chakra. Whether you’re just starting out or experienced in meditation, you'll grow spiritually, remove stress, and feel more balanced than ever before.”―Suze Yalof Schwartz, CEO/founder of Unplug Meditation “A clear and straightforward dive into meditating that is perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. This book provides ALTHEA simple energy techniques along with guidance to lead you to success.”―Kara MoraMarco, doctor of acupuncture and Oriental PRESS/CALISTO medicine, licensed acupuncturist

“This book is the perfect companion to Chakra Balance, expanding on chakra healing through the art of meditation. Short www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com meditations that keep you focused through the ‘work’ are well-worth the investment.”―Dr. Nikki Starr Noce 54 NON-FICTION TITLES ROCKRIDGE THE DEHYDRATOR COOKBOOK FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS: PRESS Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Backpacking and Beyond by Julie SEPT 2019 Mosier Hearty meals for the trail―from your dehydrator to your destination. Want to dig into a warm, delicious meal in the wilderness without filling your pack with heavy ingredients? It’s easy with The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers. Just prep your favorite recipes from the book to dehydrate at home―to savor when you’re far from home. This dehydrator cookbook includes easy instructions for cooking, dehydrating, storing, and reconstituting all kinds of foods. Try recipes for Lemony Lentil Salad, Salmon and Roasted Sweet Potato Hash, Porter-Infused Chili with Bacon, and more. Choose the perfect lightweight dishes to keep your body fueled while you trek, and learn how to pack provisions efficiently. The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers includes: For every meal―Enjoy a variety of flavorful recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and don’t forget dessert!) from this dehydrator cookbook. Nutritious staples―Create your own combos with instructions for easily dehydrating individual foods like fruits, veggies, and grains. Planning and prep―You’ll be prepared with plenty of meal planning tips for your adventures, including a sample menu for reference. With The Dehydrator Cookbook for Outdoor Adventurers, you’ll be able to enjoy the fresh air―while enjoying tasty, nourishing meals. "Some hikers say they hike for the exploration, some for the freedom. I hike for the food, and Julie's recipes make me want to hit the trail for the next three months and eat my way through these meals."―Renee Patrick, Trail coordinator, Oregon Natural Desert Association "For the toll our bodies take on the trail, they deserve to be replenished with healthy, high-energy food after a long day. Getting started dehydrating your own backcountry meals can be intimidating. Julie definitely takes the guesswork out of creating your own delicious meals for the backcountry!"―Melissa Lieser, Founder, Backpacker's Bistro "Gone are the days of overly salted dehydrated slop on the trail. This complete, how-to manual guides you through the steps to #1 New Releasein Dehydrator create delicious easy to prepare meals both on the trail and off. With a focus on fresh ingredients, texture, and robust flavors Julie gives you the building blocks to prepare exactly the kind of foods you want after a long day of hiking."―Mandy Bland, Founder of Recipes Purple Rain Adventure Skirts, accomplished hiker RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 55 NON-FICTION TITLES THE SELF CARE PRESCRIPTION: Powerful Solutions to Manage Stress, Reduce Anxiety & Increase Wellbeing by Robyn Gobin

REAL SELF CARE PRACTICES TO ENRICH EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE Picture your best life: Where would you work? What would your social calendar look like? What personal interests would you be exploring? This book is your prescription to turn those visions into a reality―with proven self care strategies for every area of your life. The Self Care Prescription empowers you to find balance and purpose in your relationships, work, and life. From creating a plan to spend more time with family and friends, to zeroing-in on a career that you can feel good about, the book will help you create a personalized self care plan. You’ll also learn actionable techniques to fight anxiety, demotivation, or whatever else is holding you back from building the life you want to live. The Self Care Prescription includes: Self care 101―Learn what “self care” really means, and how you can start practicing it every day. A full-spectrum plan―Bring self care to the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, and social areas of your life. Best-life strategies―Unwind with mindfulness breathing practices or start eating right with healthy meal planning―you’ll find tons of actionable self care techniques to help you reach your goals. Be the friend you want to be to yourself and others. Be engaged with what you do. Whatever self care means to you, you’ll find your own personal practice in this book. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL “The Self-Care Prescription takes a smart, systematic, scientifically based approach to self-care, showing you how to enrich your life no matter what your circumstances may be. It offers a careful exploration of your needs and wishes, provides a host of creative new possibilities and choices, and gives gentle instructions for arranging your life in a way that is more in alignment with who you really are. Highly recommended!”―Christopher Germer, PhD, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, co-author of Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program "The Self-Care Prescription: Powerful Solutions to Manage Stress, Reduce Anxiety and Increase Well-Being by Robyn Gobin, PhD, encourages you ALTHEA to use positive visualization to make empowering changes in your personal life and in the time you devote to your job. By taking charge of how PRESS/CALLISTO you spend each day and learning to write your own self-care ‘prescription,’ you will find your own path to health and happiness."―Virginia Campbell “Although it focuses on self-care, The Self-Care Prescription is really a comprehensive guide to creating a full, vibrant, and healthy life. The book is structured so that each reader can create a personalized self-care plan, choosing the areas of life that matter most to them. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to invest even a little bit of time and energy in themselves, and would like a supportive guide along the way.”―Melissa JULY 2019 Platt, PhD “The Self-Care Prescription is a timely, practical, and much-needed resource for anyone who is feeling drained, overwhelmed, or anxious. Dr. Gobin provides practical steps anyone can take to better nourish their mind, body, and spirit. Her writing is refreshing, action-oriented, and compassionate, as she lays out a roadmap to move us out of the stress zone and into more empowered lives.”―Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD, author of Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide 56 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com NON-FICTION TITLES ALTHEA A YEAR OF POSITIVE THINKING: DAILY INSPIRATION, WISDOM, PRESS AND COURAGE by Cyndie Spiegel Transform your life with daily inspiration, affirmations, and meditations from A Year of Positive Thinking. Yes, you can change your life by changing your thoughts. In A Year of Positive Thinking, you’ll transform your mindset and motivate positive life changes one thought, one day, and one year at a time. From day one, this book teaches you the power of positive thinking through quick and digestible affirmations based in positive psychology, neuroscience, and personal development. Spanning one full year, from January to December, these daily meditations guide you towards visualizing and living your best life. A Year of Positive Thinking includes: 365 days of positive thinking with exercises, mantras, and reflections for self-respect, kindness, and love. A flexible structure around the calendar year (January-December) that can be started any time, any day, and any moment that you’re ready. Inspiration for personal development that draws on positive psychology, neuroscience, and other secular schools of thought for motivating positive thinking. Choose to see the good over the bad. Choose optimism over pessimism. Choose positive over negative thinking with A Year of Positive Thinking. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ “I deeply love Cyndie's message and style―she's taught me to say yes more, to say no more, and to actually ask for what I In Amazon has the following want. Her new book, A Year of Positive Thinking, provides a lovely, inspiring, and always spot-on daily reminder that you are enough. Get ready to say, ‘Oh, I really needed to hear this today’...365 times.”―Rachel Miller, Senior Lifestyle Editor at positions: BuzzFeed and author of Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide #1 Best Sellerin Spiritual Devotional “A Year of Positive Thinking is a beautiful, accessible book for engineering positivity. Cyndie’s voice is powerful because of its honesty and earnestness―she’s walked where I’ve walked, she’s stood where I stand. Full of inspiring wisdom and encouraging call to action, this book is more than simple comfort on a rough day―it’s a way to change your entire way of #1 in Spiritual Devotionals thinking.”―Meera Lee Patel, author of MADE OUT OF STARS: A Journal for Self-Realization “As a clinician who practices Cognitive Behavioral methods, I am excited for Cyndie’s readers to experience this smart, #8 in Devotionals digestible introduction to the powerful impact our thinking has on how we feel and behave. Cyndie introduces a smorgasbord of invaluable insights that are sure to resonate with every reader. I recommend diving into A Year of Positive #12 in Happiness Thinking for all those looking to live more intentionally in 2019 and beyond.”―Dr. Lauren Hazzouri, licensed psychologist www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 57 NON-FICTION TITLES Direct Selling Success: From Amway to Zombies by Randy WILEY Gage The definitive textbook of the business!" At long last, the eagerly awaited sequel to the bestselling book in Direct Selling history. Direct Selling Success is the most intensive training manual ever developed to help you create a large group volume, recruit the best leadership talent, and grow your team exponentially. This is the only book that addresses the real-world issues affecting your business now—from new regulatory requirements and utilizing social media to build, to the impact of developing technology like replicated websites, mobile apps, and e- commerce. The need for expert, proven guidance in the Direct Selling and Network Marketing profession has never been greater than right now. In this book you'll learn Randy's exact formula for duplication, the two questions to ask before joining any company, the four criteria separating a legitimate business from illegal money games, what makes a product line marketable, and the "brutal truth" that no one in the world—except Randy—will tell you. Direct Selling Success will show you how to: Choose the right company for you

Locate the best candidates RIGHTS SOLD: GERMAN, TURKISH, HUNGARIAN, ENGLISH-INDIA, PERSIAN, BULGARIAN. Become a Rock Star recruiter RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ "I LOVE THIS BOOK! Reading this earlier would have saved me hundreds of hours. It's the REAL DEAL, TRUTH.“ —Eugene Hong, YOLI "I hate this book! Because I should've written it…but it wouldn't be this good. Direct Selling Success is the ultimate textbook This is a sequel to a book that sold on building a successful business.“ —Erick Gamio more than 300,000 copies and was a "Freaking awesome—a goldmine of information.“ —Zach Bradley, President, ZYIA Active?? bestseller in more than 20 "I hope every Direct Selling CEO and executive reads this book!“ —Art Jonak, Founder, Mastermind Event languages. "I could not recommend this book more and am grateful Randy wrote it.“ —Dana Collins, Arbonne "Dream. Struggle. Victory! Wherever you are in your building process, this book will help you dream bigger, conquer your struggles, and claim your victory.“ —Hilde Rismyhr Saele and Ørjan Saele, Co-Founders, Zinzino www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 58 "Direct Selling Success is undoubtedly the BEST GUIDE if you are building a team!“ —Lily Rosales, FuXion Biotech NON-FICTION TITLES CHRONICLE BOOKS The Wisdom of Wonder Woman by Chronicle Books

Beautiful as Aphrodite, stronger than Hercules, wise as Athena—for more than 75 years, Wonder Woman has inspired and empowered generations of fans with her strength and guidance. This gorgeous collection of quotes from throughout Wonder Woman's iconic history in comics, film, and TV, fully illustrated by a wide range of classic and modern visuals, showcases her wisdom on fighting systems of evil, defying expectations in Man's World, standing up for peace and love, and embodying the true meaning of strength. With a luxe foil cover and a golden lasso page marker ribbon, The Wisdom of Wonder Woman is an uplifting and powerful gift for wonder women everywhere. SPECIFICATIONS: Hardcover: 112 páginas

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APRIL 2019 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 59 NON-FICTION TITLES SHE-OLOGY: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO WOMEN'S POSTHILL INTIMATE HEALTH. PERIOD by Sherry A. Ross MD #4 MOST LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS BOOK OF 2017 AS SEEN IN WOMEN'S HEALTH AND ON THE RACHAEL RAY SHOW! She-ology shines a light on the vagina, answering our most embarrassing questions with the goal of healthier and happier vaginas for women of all ages. Many women still suffer a long-ingrained dissociation with their own vaginas and a misunderstanding of what goes on “down there.” With expertise and a dose of humor, leading ob-gyn, educator and women’s health advocate Dr. Sherry Ross addresses every urgent, confounding, culturally taboo or embarrassing question women have about vaginas, with the goal of healthier, happier lives for all. She-ology describes the state of the vagina at every age and stage of a woman’s life. From first periods to postpartum to menopause, from the serious to the celebratory to the surprising, this book will make you feel a part of the vagina dialogue. Dr. Sherry—a leading ob-gyn, educator, and advocate in women’s health—is equal parts your best girlfriend, confidant and skilled practitioner with over 25 years’ experience in gynecology and obstetrics. With the help of many famous contributors she answers your questions and concerns such as: • Where the heck is my G-spot? • Since the vagina is self-cleaning, do I even need soap? • Can I get HPV if I don’t have actual intercourse? • Is it too late, at 45, to have an orgasm? • How can I be depressed after giving birth if I’ve always wanted a baby? • Is there a such thing as a perfect vagina? • I enjoy swinging or S & M, does that make me a pervert? • What does safe sex even mean? • What could possibly go wrong down there, and what do I do about it? Dr. Sherry’s goal is that of healthier and happier women through a revolution of vagina information. This book will help you form, mend or strengthen your relationship with that most commanding and complex of female organs—the vagina. Includes contributions from: Reese Witherspoon Brooke Shields Christina Applegate Jane Seymour Lisa Gay Hamilton Katherine McPhee Ashley Benson Meredith Baxter

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 60 NON-FICTION TITLES NEW WORLD LOVE SKILLS,The Keys to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted LIBRARY Love by Linda Carroll

Praise for the author’s Love Cycles:“This beautifully written book is replete with valuable information.... We recommend it to all couples.”— HARVILLE HENDRIX, PHD, andHELEN LAKELLY HUNT, PHD, authors of Making Marriage Simple • An incisive and insightful “couple’s workshop in a book” for navigating the challenges of relationships, whether new or long-term • The author’s Love Cycles program, which incorporates mindfulness exercises, saves troubled marriages and enriches good ones • Shows couples step-by-step how to move from disillusionment toward decision and through to connection and understanding, using tools that deepen love and commitment. Linda Carroll's first book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love, describes the five stages of intimate relationships in detail, illuminating the behaviors associated with each stage and strategies for successfully navigating them. This companion workbook, Love Skills, is a practical guide to help readers design their own tool kit for creating and maintaining a loving relationship. Exercises, activities, self-assessments, and other concrete tools allow readers to understand where they are in their relationship. Thorny issues are addressed, including the loss of sexual energy, why what once seemed endearing is now annoying, and the many ways that family history and personality type can wreak havoc in relationships. Carroll's well-researched practices help keep love alive in the midst of seemingly intractable differences, and specific, effective solutions to couples' most common struggles provide a clear map for moving forward. Most important, Carroll's couple-tested techniques allow readers to deal with conflict without losing connection, and show that conflict, when navigated properly, can lead to renewed closeness and unprecedented connection. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL- FEB 2020

www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 61 NON-FICTION TITLES NEW WE ARE THE LUCKIEST: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by WORLD Laura McKowen LIBRARY A frank, fresh, and empowering take on facing addiction, doing recovery, and savoring the joys of a new way of living • By one of the pioneers and leading lights of the “recovering out loud” movement, which seeks to banish the secrecy and shame around addiction and recovery • The author is an in-demand teacher of online courses and in-person retreats at venues such as the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health • Offers insights applicable to anyone dealing with loss and change, whether drinking or drugs, illness or eating disorder, death or divorce RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL What could possibly be “lucky” about addiction? Absolutely nothing, thought Laura McKowen when drinking brought her to her knees. As she puts it, she “kicked and screamed . . . wishing for something — anything — else” to be her issue. The people who got to drink normally, she thought, were so damn lucky. But in the midst of early sobriety, when no longer able to anesthetize her pain and anxiety, she realized that she was actually the lucky one. Lucky to feel her feelings, live honestly, really be with her daughter, change her legacy. She recognized that “those of us who answer the invitation to wake up, whatever our invitation, are really the luckiest of all.” Here, in straight-talking chapters filled with personal stories, McKowen addresses issues such as facing facts, the question of AA, and other people’s drinking. Without sugarcoating the struggles of recovery, she relentlessly emphasizes the many blessings of an honest life, one without secrets and debilitating shame. “Raw, deep and hopeful.” — Foreword Praise for the writing of Laura McKowen: “Full of truth and grace and love.” — Glennon Doyle, author of Carry On, Warrior “As a teacher, Laura possesses a rare ability to articulate wisdom in a way that is both practical and divine. Her voice continues to deepen my appreciation and understanding of recovery.” — Elena Brower, world-renowned yoga teacher and author of Practice You: A Journal “Wise and piercingly astute, Laura McKowen’s voice opens a window into the heart. A profound storyteller, McKowen offers a fresh JANUARY 2020 lens on the world of recovery, of modern culture, and so much more.” — Ann Dowsett Johnston, author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 62 NON-FICTION TITLES SPECIAL. by Melanie Dimmitt VENTURA Most of us expect to meander through the motions of love, marriage and (textbook) baby in the carriage, but once in a while life has PRESS something a little more special in store…Special is an uplifting, candid companion for those in the early stages of navigating a child’s disability, offering honest, reassuring and relatable insight into a largely unknown (and so, initially terrifying) part of our world. It features antidotes to the obsessions at the forefront of a newly minted special-needs parent’s mind: Why has this happened to me? Will I ever stop comparing my child to typical children? How will my relationship survive? Will I be able to work again? Should I have another baby? And the big one: What will my future look like?Inspired by the author’s own crash-landing into special-needs parenthood, and shaped by her conversations with parents of children with wide-ranging disabilities, alongside specialists, psychologists and researchers, Special shares stories, guidance and simple coping strategies to soothe and surprise anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPAIN& PORTUGAL & BRASIL ‘Raw, brave and compelling. This book airs a parent's most guilt-riddled thoughts and then turns them on their head.’ MIA FREEDMAN ‘Special is so beautifully written, touching, helpful and insightful. I wish, wish, wish I had it ten years ago! If I had known the joy and happiness being a special-needs mother would bring, my blanket of suffering would have been lifted. It’s going to be a lifesaver for special needs parents.’ ONDINE SHERMAN ‘Bold, honest, sometimes funny and always illuminating without being didactic, Special will shatter your heart and put it back together again. This book will do much good in the world.’ LEE KOFMAN ‘Special shares authentic, frank and emotional perspectives that will surely resonate with many new parents to children with disabilities. Beyond the openness and candor, this book builds into a positive, practical and optimistic story of hope and validation that gives the rest of us a glimpse into, as Melanie puts it, ‘the love, joy and total, transformative awesomeness of parenting a child with disability’. JORDAN O’REILLY, CO-FOUNDER & CEO, HIREUP ‘Melanie captures both the high highs and the low lows of raising a child with special needs, in a book that delivers equal doses of relief and hope sandwiched in amongst one, big reality shock. Special is slap-in-the-face honesty at its absolute best – it will open you up to explore all corners of your emotions.’ PAUL POZZOBON - MANAGING DIRECTOR NAPA CENTRE, FATHER OF MAX, 8, CEREBELLAR ATAXIA ‘This beautifully and skilfully written book shares the raw and honest emotions in raising a child with disability from parents across the globe. Written with humour and a light-hearted approach, Special explores many concepts from diagnosis to relationships and community. This exceptional book is a must read for all special-needs parents.’ EMMA PRICE, CEO SOURCE KIDS ‘Melanie captures parents perspectives of raising a child with different needs like no other book has done before. There should be more books like this to help parents in the early years, when for many of us every day feels like we are in a fog we can’t escape. There are so many positives to parenting our children but we can’t always see them at the start of our journey and as Melanie says, “that is okay”. Every child tells their own story, we shouldn’t put limits on them, but embrace every child for who they are, love them and cherish them.’ HEATER RENTON - FOUNDER OF SYNDROMES WITHOUT A NAME (SWAN) AUSTRALIA JANUARY 2020 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 63 ‘ NON-FICTION TITLES STORYTIME,GROWING UP WITH BOOKS by JANE SULLIVAN VENTURA PRESS

What was it exactly? Wonder, rapture, delight, surprised recognition, laughter – but also darker feelings that made my heart beat fast and my stomach turn over, and sometimes a frantic urge to close the book before whatever it was sucked me in and destroyed me. But always, I read on. In Storytime, author and literary journalist Jane Sullivan takes us from Wonderland to Narnia; is enchanted by Winnie-the-Pooh and the Magic Pudding, amazed by Enid Blyton and frightened by the Tales of Terror. Then there is the one book Jane truly hated – Little Women. Why had she despised Jo March, a seemingly perfect role model for a young, aspiring writer?This intimate, intense and emotional adventure is a surprising and sometimes disturbing journey of self-discovery. As Jane relives old joys and faces old fears, she finds that the books were not what she thought they were, and she was not the child she thought she was. Interwoven with experiences from prominent Australian writers, including Melina Marchetta and Trent Dalton, about their favourite childhood stories, Storytime is a bibliomemoir that lures us deep into the literary world. Through Jane’s explorations we understand how it is that the enchantment of books we read as children can shape the people we are today. Because we didn’t just want to read them – we needed to read them. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPAIN& PORTUGAL & BRASIL 'A poignant meditation, and an enthralling, comprehensive analysis of literature’s meaning to the author as both child and adult.’ CARMEL BIRD ‘A revealing, insightful and entirely addictive read.’GRAEME SIMSION ‘This lovely, gently nostalgic voyage will be celebrated by bookworms everywhere, of all ages. Storytime encourages all of us to look back at our childhood selves, and our first reading obsessions, with a little more compassion and wonder.’ CERIDWEN DOVEY ‘For book nerds and trivia fans everywhere, this book is heaven, rich with perspicacity and humour.’ BOOKS + PUBLISHING ‘Storytime unfolds, before the reader’s delighted eyes; Jane Sullivan’s extended meditative exploration of her search for the realm of gold in the books she read as a child. This is such a rich, intimate and revealing memoir. Some of the books discussed were ‘‘un-put downable’’. Storytime falls into the same category.’THE AUSTRALIAN ‘As with all good books, it shall grace my home library (in the extensive ‘books on books’ shelves) and be consulted and devoured time and again.’MARY DALMAU ‘An enjoyable read.’KATHYRN’S INBOX OCTOBER 2020 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com FICTION TITLES VENTURA PARIS SAVAGES by KATHERINE JOHNSON PRESS

Fraser Island, 1882. The population of the Badtjala people is in sharp decline following a run of brutal massacres. When German scientist Louis Müller offers to sail three Badtjala people – Bonny, Jurano and Dorondera – to Europe to perform to huge crowds, the proud and headstrong Bonny agrees, hoping to bring his people’s plight to the Queen of England. Accompanied by Müllers bright, grieving daughter, Hilda, the group begins their journey to belle-époque Europe to perform in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris and eventually London. While crowds in Europe are enthusiastic to see the unique dances, singing, fights and pole climbing from the oldest culture in the world, the attention is relentless, and the fascination of scientists intrusive. When disaster strikes, Bonny must find a way to return home. A story of love, bravery, culture, and the fight against injustice, Paris Savages brings a little-known part of history to blazing life, from award- winning novelist Katherine Johnson. ‘The silencing that Badtjala people continue to endure in the localised historiography of place is ongoing. This story has its genesis in fact when three Fraser Island people were taken to Germany in 1882–83. The sole survivor was Bonangera (Boni/Bonny) whose life size plaster cast remains at the Musée des Confluences Lyon, France.’ DR FIONA FOLEY, BADTJALA ARTIST AND ACADEMIC RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPAIN& PORTUGAL & BRASIL A masterful work; fully realised and richly embroidered. Johnson is a novelist of ferocious elegance and unusual sensitivity.’ ALICE NELSON ‘Gripping and powerful. Paris Savages is an intimate journey into the late 19th century pseudo-science of race, and the immensely moving courage of the indigenous performers who toured Europe.’ DR PETER COCHRANE, NOVELIST AND WINNER OF PRIME MINISTER’S PRIZE FOR AUSTRALIAN HISTORY ‘Fascinating, moving and just so beautifully written. This is a very special and important book.’ VERN FIELD, editor, Island Magazine ‘Paris Savages raises so many issues it is blinding in its scope. While much of the action is shocking, the story is tempered by beautiful sub- themes: inter-racial love, loss of innocence, and the challenges of displacement. But soaring above all of this is a spiritual thread that weaves in and out of the narrative. This is compelling reading. Highly recommended.’ GOOD READING MAGAZINE ‘For me, a measure of a novel’s strength and excellence is how indelibly, in a rich and complex way, one or more characters have imprinted themselves on my memory. I will remember and reflect on Bonny, Dorondera, Jurano, Herr Müller, and Hilda well into the future… I foresee this OCTOBER 2019 novel joining the works of Richard Flanagan, Kate Grenville, and David Malouf on my own Australian literaturewww.annagurguiliteraryagency.com bookshelf.’ RICHARD LEMM, AUTHOR AND PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FICTION TITLES VENTURA THE CHANGING ROOM by CHRISTINE SYKES PRESS A STORY OF HOPE, SECOND CHANCES AND THE POWER OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIP Vain trifles as they seem, clothes have, they say, more important offices than to merely keep us warm. They change our view of the world and the world’s view of us.’’ - Virginia Woolf Anna is in her sixties with her dream job and the man to match. Claire is a forty-six-year-old philanthropist with a picture-perfect family. And then there is Molly, who has seen more strife in her twenty years than anyone should, but has more love to give than most. When their lives are turned upside down, these women must discover how to start over. Guided by Suitability, a clothing an styling service for disadvantaged women, Anna, Claire and Molly find the courage to rebuild their lives – with a few outfit changes along the way. Inspired by the experiences of the women behind the charity Dress for Success, The Changing Room proves that sometimes losing everything leads you towards freedom, and that hope can be found even in the unlikeliest of places.

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‘‘The Changing Room captures the hardships in searching for meaning and place, with warmth and without judgement. An uplifting, captivating and powerful story.’ ANN SHERRY, AO ‘Heart-warming and relatable, The Changing Room is a poignant read about the power of communities to change a life.’ MEGAN ETHERIDGE, OAM, FOUNDER OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS SYDNEY

NOV 2019 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com FICTION TITLES THE AGE OF DISCRETION by Virginia Duigan And that has reminded me of the successful Netflix series Grace and Frankie, and also has points in common with The Rosie Project and Liz Byrski. The author's writing has been praised by THE BOOK SHOW, THE AUSTRALIAN, THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH. Written by accomplished writer Virginia Duigan – author of three novels and a screenplay for a movie starring Jon Bon Jovi and Thandie Newton Vivien and Geoff are lying in bed when it happens. It’s a morning like any other, another night has passed without any intimacy, and Vivien is frustrated, again, at her husband. They’re in the second year of their sex drought, and simple gestures of affection from Geoff have near-departed, too. Vivien is at her wit’s end. For when Vivien brings up the topic, her husband turns to her and utters a single, unforgivable sentence: ‘Men are hard-wired to not find older women attractive.’ Vivien is outraged. Geoff is hardly a spring chicken or a golden-haired Adonis himself: they’ve been married 32 years, and he is 69 to her 67. Not only that, Vivien works hard to keep herself looking good. Her jeans may be old, but she can still fit into them, she rides her bike to the shops, and she visits the gym two or three times a week for cardio and weight-training exercises. All this was done with Geoff in mind – and now he has the gall to say he no longer finds her attractive? Huh! For a few hours afterwards, Vivien doesn’t quite know what to do. Geoff’s words inhabit her body like some malevolent and quickly enlists the services of The Discretion Agency, an introduction service helmed by the enigmatic Martin Glover. Vivien begins to plan her return to the dating scene nearly thirty-five years after she left it, and although she’s still stinging from Geoff’s rejection and feeling more than a little hesitant about her new plan, she decides to throw caution to the wind, and embarks on a series of wildly unpredictable dates – some deeply romantic, some sizzlingly sexy, and some hilariously awful. As Vivien gets her groove back, she revels in the experience of feeling wanted once again and her life begins to change – to change, in fact, in the very best way possible… Penned by prolific Australian journalist, editor and scriptwriter Virginia Duigan, The Age of Discretion is a charming, witty and wise new novel. Following Vivien as she gamely re-enters the dating world at 67, the book is jam-packed with clever dialogue, chuckle-worthy moments, and delightfully well-rounded characters. Vivien especially, simply sparkles. Energetic and intelligent, with an endearing impulsive streak, it’s a pleasure watching her blossom over the course of the story. Duigan explores sexism and ageing with a deft hand in this novel, and as an older woman attempting to navigate a society no longer designed for her, Vivien’s experiences often pack a real emotional punch. The novel skewers the mixed messages older women are bombarded with by the media: at one point, Vivien wryly observes that she is ‘either past her sexual prime, or well past it, or conceivably at it, depending on which magazine you read.’ In exploring these themes, The Age of Discretion also powerfully challenges the idea that women lose their desirability and even their worth as they age. Watching Vivien defiantly contradict this notion through a series of very sexy dating escapades is both delightful and empowering: as she VENTURA remarks at the beginning of the novel, ‘In Geoff’s eyes, I am guilty of the offence of being an older woman. But I’m a free agent. The rot has not set PRESS in… I’m not parked in the departure lounge, or anywhere near it.’ Mischievous, warm, provocative and profoundly relatable – with a fabulous twist that’ll make you gasp out loud.

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH “With dry, wry wit, Duigan’s perspicacious, often poignant tale of middle-aged love and lust, not only sizzles with sexiness and mischief - it also proves that women do not pass our Amuse-by dates, but, like vintage vino, simply become more and more delicious. Read at your own MARCH 2019 risque!” KATHY LETTE, AUTHOR OF PUBERTY BLUES

“I was immediately captivated, frequently laughing out loud and admiring of Duigan’s skilful writing and smart dialogue.” LIZ BYRSKI, AUTHOR OF A 67 MONTH OF SUNDAY’S www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com FICTION TITLES The Rights Hive/ published: PENGUIN THE HOLLOW BONES by Leah Kaminsky RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA

The Hollow Bones implores us to pay careful attention to the crucial lessons we might learn from our not-too-distant history. Berlin, 1936. Ernst Schäfer, a young, ambitious zoologist and keen hunter and collector, has come to the attention of Heinrich Himmler, who invites him to lead a group of SS scientists to the frozen mountains of Tibet. Their secret mission: to search for the origins of the Aryan race. Ernst has doubts initially, but soon seizes the opportunity to rise through the ranks of the Third Reich.While Ernst prepares for the trip, he marries Herta, his childhood sweetheart. But Herta, a flautist who refuses to play from the songbook of womanhood and marriage under the Reich, grows increasingly suspicious of Ernst and his expedition.When Ernst and his colleagues finally leave Germany in 1938, they realise the world has its eyes fixed on the horror they have left behind in their homeland. A lyrical and poignant cautionary tale, The Hollow Bones brings to life one of the Nazi regime’s little-known villains through the eyes of the animals he destroyed and the wife he undermined in the name of science and cold ambition.

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“ From the embers of history, Kaminsky weaves a cracking tale of adventure, competing loyalties and the folly of sacrificing reason on the ideological altar. ” Bram Presser

“ In this prescient and thoughtful novel, a long-dead animal displayed in the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia murmurs about the wild places of its lost life, while the story of the scientist who destroyed it exposes the collaboration between totalitarianism, corrupted science and the slaughter of people and animals. ” Brenda Walker

“ Played out against the backdrop of impending war, The Hollow Bones is a Faustian tale of love, ambition and treachery. An ominous and beautiful novel that examines the dark appeal of power, and the lengths some men will go to achieve it. ” Emma Viskic

“ An evocative, harrowing story of one man’s obsession to preserve nature in a glass jar, The Hollow Bones reminds us creatures of the wild belong there and we destroy their habitat at our peril. Kaminsky has magically woven the dual narratives of past and present through a unique telling of such an important historical tale, which will thrill, enlighten and reward the reader. ” Heather Morris

“ There were so many Germans like Ernst Schäfer, who blew with the wind for the sake of their passions, whether scientific, artistic or musical. This bold novel reveals the perilously thin moral ice they trod, and the human cost for those closest to them. ” Rachel Seiffert June 19 RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL/ 242 PAGES www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 68 FICTION TITLES MARLBOROUGH MAN by Alan Carter MARLBOROUGH MAN WHICH HAS RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED IN GERMANY BY SUHRKAMP AND IS CURRENTLY NUMBER 6 ON THE CRIME BEST-SELLING LIST! Winner of The Ngaio Marsh Award (New Zealand) for Best Crime Fiction 2018 Shortlisted for The Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction 2018 There's nary a hitch in Marlborough Man. The characters work, the plot is cleverly executed and the sense of place is visceral. There's touches of humour and self-inflicted jeopardy which are perfectly justifiable ... an absolute stand out book ...' Australian Crime Fiction Nick Chester is working as a sergeant for the Havelock police in the Marlborough Sound, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. If the river isn’t flooded and the land hasn’t slipped, it’s paradise. Unless you are also hiding from a ruthless man with a grudge, in which case, remote beauty has its own kind of danger. In the last couple of weeks, two locals have vanished. Their bodies are found, but the Pied Piper is still at large. Marlborough Man is a gripping story about the hunter and the hunted, and about what happens when evil takes hold in a small town.

The Rights Hive/ RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL/ published:FREMANTLE RIGHTS SOLD: GERMANY PRESS June 19 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 69 FICTION TITLES HASHTAG PRESS UK THE MANSCRIPT by JULIA KEYS and JACQUI COLES The MANScript is the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving after infidelity by Julia Keys and Jacqui Coles. There is a script to infidelity, it’s repeated time and time again, and this book will help you identify that script and more. Filled with real life testimonials, The MANScript will help you navigate the tumultuous times to come out stronger and happier. Julia Keys, 57, found herself at the centre of a very public scandal when it emerged her then husband of 36 years, Richard, now 60, was having an affair with lawyer Lucie Rose, 28, a close friend of their daughter Jemma. The trained psychotherapist has now drawn on her personal and professional experience to write The MANscript, a guide for women on how to identify, confront and rebuild their life - and relationship - following infidelity. What are the most common excuses after discovering someone is having an affair? The MANScript includes a selection of ‘jaw dropping’ real life quotations from who have had cheated on their wives.Do you suspect your partner is having an affair but don’t know what to do? Have you suffered betrayal by the person you love? Are you feeling alone and unsupported? Do you not know where to turn or what to do next? Have you/ your partner been unfaithful but you want to repair your relationship? Do you want to learn how to go from ‘how could he do this to me?’ to ‘how dare he do this to me?’ Would you like support about how to deal with the aftermath of learning the truth, and how to manage his ‘denial script’? Are you interested in reading the real-life scrips of men, and their interpretations? How far will men go to protect ‘the other woman’? The sixty-six- million-dollar question: Will he change? What happens if the ‘other woman’ gets pregnant? When a man has an affair with a younger woman - is it often a mid-life crisis? What do you need to do to totally let go…?How will you know when/if a relationship can be saved? How can you change the horror film in your mind? How can you hold your head up high whatever the outcome? RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/how-shamed-richard-keys-caught-12335185 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 70 http://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/2018/07/being-empowered-woman-exclusive-event.html FICTION TITLES VENTURA PRESS MATRYOSHKA by Katherine Johnson

A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND HAUNTING STORY ABOUT WOMEN, SECRETS, VIOLENCE AND TWO WAVES OF AUSTRALIAN REFUGEES, FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE BETTER SON The award-winning author of The Better Son is back with Matryoshka – a beautifully written and haunting tale of family, secrets, violence and refuge, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tasmania. When Sara Rose returns to live in her recently deceased grandmother’s Tasmanian cottage, her past and that of her mother and grandmother is ever-present. Sara’s grandmother, Nina Barsova, a Russian post-war immigrant, lovingly raised Sara in the cottage at the foot of Mt Wellington but without ever explaining why Sara’s own mother, Helena, abandoned her as a baby. Sara, a geneticist, also longs to know the identity of her father, and Helena won’t tell her. Now, estranged not only from her mother, but also from her husband, Sara raises her daughter, Ellie, with a central wish to spare her the same feeling of abandonment that she experienced as a child. When Sara meets an Afghani refugee separated from his beloved wife and family, she decides to try to repair relations with Helena – but when a lie told by her grandmother years before begins to unravel, a darker truth than she could ever imagine is revealed. Matryoshka is a haunting and beautifully written story about the power of maternal love, and the danger of secrets passed down through generations.

Author of award-winning The Better Son, which received rave reviews, was longlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2017 and is now out in B-format A beautifully-written and compelling story about women, prejudice, violence and two waves of Australian refugees, set in Tasmania’s powerful surrounds Huge publicity campaign planned with media and literary reviews across ANZ, with particular focus on Tasmania, plus events and festivals ARCs available for booksellers, and author meet and greeting at ABA Conference in June One of Australia’s next big literary authors, with her next novel Paris Savage already coming in October 2019 RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH OCTOBER 2018 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 71 FICTION TITLES GOING UNDER by Sonia Henry

“The real deal … Sonia Henry writes with a combination of heart and precision that only the best of writers, and doctors, can manage.” – bestselling author Nick Earls A DARKLY FUNNY AND SEXY NOVEL THAT BLOWS THE LID OFF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND LIFE INSIDE A HOSPITAL BY A YOUNG DOCTOR WHOSE ANONYMOUS ARTICLE ABOUT THE PRESSURES OF TRAINEE DOCTORS WENT VIRAL AROUND THE WORLD. 'A compelling eye-opener written by one who clearly knows.' Judy Nunn, bestselling author of Sanctuary

Dr Katarina 'Kitty' Holliday thought once she finished medical school and found gainful employment at one of Sydney's best teaching hospitals that her dream was just beginning. The hard years, she thought, were finally over.

But Kitty is in for a rude shock. Between trying to survive on the ward, in the operating theatre and in the emergency department without killing any of her patients or going under herself, Kitty finds herself facing situations that rock her very understanding of the vocation to which she intends to devote her life.

Going Under is a rare insight into the world of a trainee female medic that takes an unflinching look at the reality of being a doctor. It explores the big themes - life, death, power and love - through the eyes of Dr Holliday as she loses her identity and nearly her mind in the pressure-cooker world of the hospital. But it is also there that Kitty might find her own redemption and finally know herself for the first time. Darkly funny, sexy, moving and shocking, Going Under will grip you from the opening page and never let you go.

'From the first grim failed attempt to cannulate a vein, I knew Going Under was the real deal. I'm still having flashbacks to my own intern days because of it. Sonia Henry writes with a combination of heart and precision that only the best of writers, and doctors, can manage.' Nick Earls, bestselling author of Bachelor Kisses

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SEPTEMBER 2019 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 72 FICTION TITLES NO MATTER OUR WRECKAGE by Gemma Carey HAVING DRAWN EXTRAORDINARY INTEREST FROM MULTIPLE PUBLISHERS, WE’RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT GEMMA CAREY’S MEMOIR WILL BE PUBLISHED BY ALLEN & UNWIN IN 2020. NO MATTER OUR WRECKAGE IS AN UNFLINCHING MEMOIR ABOUT GROOMING, INTER- GENERATIONAL TRAUMA, GRIEF AND LOVE. BRAVE AND POETIC, IT IS A MANIFESTO FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN CONVINCED THEY DO NOT MATTER. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING STORIES WE’VE EVER READ. A highly intelligent, brilliantly written and unflinching account of grooming, intergenerational trauma, grief and love. Where I have come from doesn’t exist, where I am going I do not know. My sister says I need to learn to tread water. So I try to teach myself to tread water in a pool of tears. When Gemma Carey was twelve years old, a man twice her age would sneak into her bedroom on a weekly basis and sexually assault her. When Gemma was 17 years old, she took the perpetrator to court without anyone else knowing and had him placed on the child sex offender register, the first case of its kind in South Australia. When she was thirty-three, her mother died of cancer. For twenty years, her mother had known about this man. Gemma’s mother was a kind of predator, too. No Matter Our Wreckage is the story of past and present colliding. A poetic, research-based piece, it explores a life without mattering, and without matter. It is an exploration of what it means to mean nothing, and a manifesto for women who, like Gemma, have been convinced they do not matter. The work challenges broader narratives and writing on sexual assault – delving into the family contexts which enable abuse to happen, both on the side of the victim and the perpetrator. To achieve this, it weaves together research, social commentary and stories of others’abuse. At its core is a quest to capture the complexity of forces which lead to abuse – from cultural, to social, to familial. Hindsight RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH/ Literary RIGHTS SOLD:ALLEN & UNWIN (ANZ, UK); Agency

SEPTEMBER 2020 www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 73 FICTION TITLES NIMBUS IN THE WAKE by Nicola Davison PUBLISHING John and Margaret Savage First Book Award Shortlisted Atlantic Book Awards, Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award (Fiction) Set on the shores of modern-day Nova Scotia, two women are stagnated by grief and their own flawed versions of the past. Can the truth set them free? When Emily and her family move back to Nova Scotia from Calgary, it is a return to the coastal landscape that already haunts her—and the waters where her father died. She meets her neighbour Linda, a gruff but loving widow and Linda’s grown son, Tom, who struggles to stay on an even keel. As they settle in, Emily and her husband, Daniel, learn more about the short but turbulent history of the house they’ve just bought. With Daniel away for work, Emily becomes caught up in the lives of her neighbours, relying on Linda’s friendship and growing closer to Tom, despite his unsettling knack for appearing when she least expects him. As the tension in each family builds, both Emily and Linda must confront long-unanswered questions. With its nuanced depictions of marriage, parenting, grief and mental illness, and humorous, understated dialogue, Davison’s debut is at once suspenseful and subtle.

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH/ "In the Wake is a subtle, heartfelt meditation on intimacy and the many ways we can lose those we love. Behind the seemingly tranquil backdrop of quotidian, seaside lives, a storm is building. As the novel moves towards its dramatic conclusion, Davison sensitively explores how grief and mental illness reverberate through families and across generations." —Sarah Faber, award-winning author of All is Beauty Now

"Memory's siren pull is as comforting and treacherous as the ocean in Nicola Davison's gorgeous debut novel. With striking acuity, In the Wake reveals how people's deepest desires are charged with danger, the bonds between those who love the most often fraught with self-deception. Nothing is ever quite as it appears to Davison's mothers of sons, who cling to their own visions of the past and present in this beautiful rendering of nouveau Nova Scotia." —Carol Bruneau, award-winning author of A Circle on the Surface and A Bird on Every Tree

"In the Wake gathers like a storm wave, throwing the characters forward. Nicola's writing is a lighthouse catching moments of sorrow and joy. Here, mental health is not a hashtag, but broken glass under wounded feet. This novel can deepen you." —Jon Tattrie, award-winning author of seven books, including the novels Black Snow and Limerence www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 74 FICTION TITLES NIMBUS FOUND DROWNED by Laurie Glenn PUBLISHING Norris Based on a true unsolved crime from 1877, Laurie Glenn Norris’s debut novel tells the story of two small towns linked by the disappearance of a teenage girl. Mary Harney is a dreamy teenager in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, whose ambitions are stifled by her tyrannical grandmother and alcoholic father. When Mary’s mother becomes ill, an already fragile domestic situation quickly begins to unravel until the October evening when the girl goes missing. Across the water on Prince Edward Island we meet Gilbert Bell, whose son finds a body washed up on the beach below the family farm. As the community is visited first by the local coroner and then by investigators, Glenn Norris paints a fascinating and darkly comic picture of judicial and forensic procedures of the time. At once tightly plotted and pensive, the novel travels back to the circumstances that led to Mary’s disappearance and then back further to the circumstances of her parents’ marriage, all the while building toward a raucous courtroom finale. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH/paperback: 256 pages

A body washing ashore opens up a Pandora's box of ugly secrets in Laurie Glenn Norris's historical whodunnit. Set in the late nineteenth century Maritimes, Found Drowned exposes the underbelly of rural life in scenarios rife with family feuds, domestic abuse, and madness. With its near-forensic attention to detail, this suspense-filled tale rubs away the blush of romanticism which often tints views of our past. Think the Age of Sail with a macabre twist." —Carol Bruneau, award-winning author of A Circle on the Surface "We're gripped by the plight of Mary Harney, a spirited young woman who goes missing. Is she escaping from her bed-ridden laudanum soaked mother—or from the oily grasp of her raging father. In Found Drowned, the action, the characters, the trains and towns and waterways all captivate us—drawn with compelling nineteenth-century detail." —Linda Moore, author of Foul Deeds and The Fundy Vault "Few shadows from our collective past are as engaging and captivating as a good maritime Victorian murder mystery. Laurie Glenn Norris, in her novel Found Drowned, weaves a wonderfully mesmerizing tale of compelling characters caught in the darkest of miasmic uncertainties. Drawn into a time and place JUNE 2019 both warmly familiar yet coldly disturbing, readers will be unable to turn away from from this skillfully told tale until reaching its surprising and satisfying finish." —Steven Laffoley www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 75 FICTION TITLES HASHTAG SMART WOMEN DON’T GET PRESS UK WRINKLES by Helena Frith Powell *Nominated for the People’s Book Prize 2019 *PR for this author/book includes Daily Express, Chiswick Life, Absolutely Chiswick, BBC Radio, CUB Magazine.

In the Fast Lane is a story for those of us trying, sometimes failing, to keep all the juggling balls in the air! A complex web of family relationships and life challenges is vividly weaved by Lotte Moore, who exposes both the craziness and triviality of life ‘in the fast lane’. Marriage breakdowns and corruption, catastrophe and chaos, romance and relationships, this is an emotional, moving portrait of the ups and downs of family life, and poses the question – can we ever be truly happy living in the fast lane? In The Fast Lane, written by proli c 82-year-old author Lotte Moore, is an emotional, moving portrait of the surprising bene ts of suddenly being needed again in old age. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & SPANISH

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THE LONELY HEARTS CRIME CLUB by Blackbird Tanya Bullock

An unsolved mystery... An unlikely alliance... A devastating truth An elderly resident of an inner-city tower block is brutally attacked and left for dead. Her neighbours, a pregnant alcoholic, avulnerable youth, a failed actress and acameraman with a dark secret, are thrown together in their search for answers. Misfits and loners, they are forced to confront uncomfortable realities about themselves and each other, as their investigation leads them towards the shocking finale. A third novel by the award-winning film-maker.

RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH 288Pages. Reviews for Tanya’s first novel, That Special Someone, a poignant, witty story of a mother's quest to help her learning-disabled daughter find love ‘Local author’s debut novel manages to combine a sensitive subject with Black Country Humour.’ ‘Waterstones Loves’, Waterstones, Walsall ‘A wonderful, poignant and witty story about the life, loves and struggles of a young woman with learning difficulties.’ Jill Frasier, Founder and Director of healthcare charity, Kissing it Better APRIL 2019 FINALIST 2016 PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE FOR FICTION/THE BERYL BAINBRIDGE FIRST TIME AUTHOR AWARD www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 77 FICTION TITLES MOONDANCE by DIANE CHANDLER IVF COULD CREATE A BABY BUT COULD IT ALSO DESTROY A MARRIAGE? Blackbird [WINNER – THE PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016]

Cat has always been in control of her life. Happily married to Dom, but flying high as a political lobbyist, she dismisses his desire to start a family ... until she herself is ready. But what if it is then too late? Cat and Dom are forced to come to terms with their longing for a baby against the blitz on a relationship tested like never before. Bittersweet, at times funny, and always emotionally raw, this is by far the most moving and honest novel you'll ever read about IVF and its impact on a marriage.

‘Diane Chandler has created a masterpiece in wrapping a highly sensitive, emotive storyline with scenes of warmth and humour.’ Kraftireader ‘Outstanding... bewitched me from start to finish. I enjoyed it so much that I plan to read it again.’ The Book Magnet ‘Wonderful... truly written from the heart.’ Have Books Will Read ‘Intelligent, touching and mind-opening.’ Reviewed The Book ‘Definitely a book that someone who is starting fertility treatment, or is in the throes... MUST pass on to their family and friends so that they understand what a hellish journey IVF is.’ My Fertility Specialist Magazine ‘Reminded me how the enduring silence and stigma around infertility is crazy, given that millions of people have been through it and largely feel the same.’ IVF expert Jessica Hepburn, author of The Pursuit of Motherhood ‘An absorbing tale of romance, idealism, love, success, human frailty, vulnerability and imperfection...’ Gerry McCluskey, BICA Journal of Fertility Counselling ‘Brutally honest.’ By The Letter Book Reviews ‘Insightful, poignant and profoundly touching.’ What Better Than Books ‘A story that will stay with me for a long time to come and one I will no doubt talk about often.’ Chat About Books RIGHTS AVAILABLE: PORTUGAL & BRASIL & SPANISH ‘This novel will stay with me forever.’ The Addiction of Books www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 78 ‘ REPRESENTATIONS

Specialists in creative and inspired adult non-fiction – from history and popular science to language; sport and biography to puzzles; gift and humour to craft – that reaches readers across the world. https://www.mombooks.com/

We publish books that add real value to people’s lives; books that nourish minds, bodies and spirits, get us thinking, expand our world, help us look after the people we love, and offer new ways to grab some energising ‘me time' along the way. These are fresh, relatable, desirable books that we are proud to publish with conviction, expertise and flair. https://www.murdochbooks.com.au

For 21 years Exisle has been producing the kind of books that the very big publishers do not. Many of our better books came from ideas that our customers came up with. We have quite a lot of book lovers who are in regular contact with us. Some just love our books, others like being involved with what we do, some wish we would publish more of this and less of that, but we all care about quality books and keeping book publishing lively and interesting. https://exislepublishing.com

Entangled Publishing is an independent publisher of romantic fiction, in both the adult and young adult markets. Since its first release in July 2011, Entangled has published more than 1,200 titles, including the #8 bestselling book of 2012 by Jennifer Probst, The Marriage Bargain, as well as the blockbuster YA hit Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout which was recently signed for a major motion picture to begin production in the Spring of 2017. https://entangledpublishing.com

Tilbury House is an independent publishing company founded forty years ago as the Harpswell Press, publishing Maine books. We grew slowly, adding some children’s books, and in 1990 merged with another small publisher, the Dog Ear Press, to become Tilbury House, Publishers. Our children’s book division became a major emphasis with the publication of Talking Walls in the early 1990s, and since then we have continued to publish award-winning children’s picture books about cultural diversity, social justice, nature, and the environment. https://tilburyhouse.com

Tiny Owl is an independent publishing company committed to producing beautiful, original books for children. Established in 2015, our energy and passion stems from our belief that stories act as bridges – providing pathways to new experiences whilst connecting us to here and there. Our stories are visually rich and conceptually meaningful.http://tinyowl.co.uk

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Troika Books was launched in Spring 2013. Launch titles included Bocchi and Pocchi A Tale of Two Socks, a stylish and quirky picture book by debut artist Noriko Matsubara, as well as new books from award-winning children’s authors Bernard Ashley and Hilda Offen. http://www.troikabooks.com

The Picture Book Agency is a French publishers agency, founded in 2013 by Stéphanie Vernet. The agency represents French publishers abroad - we aim to introduce exceptional books that stand out for their content as well as their form – surprising, awakening, entertaining objects. https://www.thepicturebookagency.com

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco that has been making things since the Summer of Love. We are inspired by the enduring magic of books, and by sparking the passions of others. https://www.chroniclebooks.com

Creston Books is author/illustrator driven, with talented, award-winning creators given more editorial freedom and control than in a typical New York house. We work hard to promote every book we print, not just the few we think will sell the best.https://www.crestonbooks.co

CrackBoom! Books is a new imprint from Chouette Publishing, a small independent company founded in 1987, and creator of the internationally beloved Caillou. Geared toward children from 0 to 9 years of age, CrackBoom! Books takes a fresh and playful approach to storytelling and features unique formats that spark the curiosity and imagination of its young readers. This new imprint is devoted to bringing innovative reading experiences to preschoolers. http://crackboombooks.com

Floris publish books in two main areas: non-fiction for adults, and books for children. Within our non-fiction list, we focus on quality books which look at the world a little differently. Our books cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living, including Steiner-Waldorf education, biodynamics and organics, holistic health, philosophy of the natural world, mind body spirit, parenting and child health, philosophy of human life and religion & spirituality. https://www.florisbooks.co.uk

At Fourth Wall Publishing our books are written with imagination and drawn from experience, our award winning team have a proven track record in delivering top product to the marketplace. http://fourthwallpublishing.com

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Old Barn Books is an independent publisher of illustrated books for children and gift books for adults. With an office in the barn in the woods we published our first book, Bluebell Bears, in April 2015. Working with creative friends old and new we have published board books, picture books and novelty books. We love beautifully illustrated books and look to build a list that is eclectic and personal and to produce high quality books that children will enjoy. https://www.oldbarnbooks.com

Nimbus produces more than thirty new titles a year on a range of subjects relevant to the Atlantic Provinces— children’s picture books and fiction, literary non-fiction, social and cultural history, nature photography, current events, biography, sports, and cultural issues. https://www.nimbus.ca

Ragged Bears are celebrating more than 30 years of Children's Books. http://ragged-bears.com/

Gibson Square specialises in books that are able to contribute to a current debate. Each title is supported by a vigorous marketing campaign to provide a broad platform for the book and its ideas in the booktrade.

Big Sky Publishing is an Australian owned, independent publisher specialising in producing the highest quality non-fiction books and corporate products. We are passionate about what we do and work closely with our authors and clients to produce books and products of exceptional quality and design. http://www.bigskypublishing.com.au

Ventura Press is one of Sydney’s leading independent publishers and has become synonymous with high quality titles and internationally respected authors. Covering a unique and specific market – books to enhance life – we publish books on health and well being, family focus, memoir, general non-fiction and high end fiction. http://www.venturapress.com.au/

Marshall Cavendish’s General Interest publishing arm brings fresh and multicultural perspectives to a broad spectrum of subject categories. Marshall Cavendish’s General Interest publishing arm brings fresh and multicultural perspectives to a broad spectrum of subject categories. Topical, authentic and high quality books under the Marshall Cavendish Editions imprint provide general interest content that informs, entertains and engages readers. http://www.marshallcavendish.com

Callisto Media was founded in 2011 by veterans of the technology and digital media industries. Callisto utilizes proprietary algorithms to mine big data for topics of consumer interest and produces non-fiction titles which enable readers to lead healthier, more fulfilled lives.Callisto Media represents a new publishing paradigm: one which combines rich data analysis with deep publishing expertise. Callisto has worldwide distribution under its subsidiary Arcas Publishing and a family of imprints that includes Rockridge Press, Garamond Press, Salinas Press, Healdsburg Press, Althea. http://www.callistomedia.com/ REPRESENTATIONS

Mosaic Press was founded as a Canadian publisher dedicated to presenting significant and excellent Canadian writing. The first press release in 1975 declared “Mosaic is multi-cultural in its scope, and is concerned with the publication of works that reflect the Canadian ethnic mosaic.” For the last two decades, Mosaic Press has established a very strong global presence with our internationally recognized list. We have had works translated in over a dozen languages and sold translation rights for our titles to over 38 countries, including Germany, Mexico, Holland, Denmark, France, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, India, Portugal, England, Israel and the United States. http://www.mosaic-press.com/

Hindsight Literary Agency represents a growing list of Australian authors. As well as representing individuals with a proven track record, we love to identify and champion talented new and emerging writers of fiction and nonfiction. http://www.hindsight.net.au/

Opal is an independent publishing house in Sweden. We publish books for children and youth with a clear quality profile. Our books are both fiction and non-fiction, both illustrated and text-only. Each year Opal publishes approximately 45 new titles. http://www.opal.se

We are a literary agency specializing in children’s and young adult books, based in Stockholm, Sweden. We represent independent publishers, authors and illustrators. We handle licensing rights, co-productions, film and TV rights and much more. Publishers we represent: Urax Förlag, Mirando Bok, Natur & Kultur, Alvina Förlag, Berghs Förlag, Hippo Förlag, La Pastèque (Canada), Etana Editions (Finland) and Tower Block Books (United Kingdom) http://kojaagency.com/

Né des rêves et des ambitions de deux instituteurs, Larousse est aujourd’hui mondialement connu. Une marque et un concept synonymes de savoir-faire et de référence. Les valeurs qui animent aujourd’hui Larousse et qui caractérisent l’esprit maison résident dans un souci permanent de qualité et de rigueur. Qualité et rigueur de l’information, fiable, objective et la plus exhaustive possible, qualité de l’écriture, qualité de l’iconographie https://www.larousse.fr/ REPRESENTATIONS

Located in New York, NY, near the heart of America’s publishing industry, Serendipity Literary Agency, LLC represents a select list of authors and illustrators. Founded by Regina Brooks in 2000, Serendipity has established a diverse base of award-winning clients in adult and young adult fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature. We work tirelessly to help our clients build successful careers. https://www.serendipitylit.com/

Desde 1987, a Callis Editora oferece aos leitores a oportunidade de ampliar os conhecimentos, desenvolver o senso crítico e aprofundar o domínio da língua portuguesa por meio de livros que primam pela qualidade no conteúdo e no design. O seu catálogo, com mais de 400 títulos, é voltado para o público infantojuvenil e conta com autores mundialmente premiados e coleções sobre arte, história, literatura e música. https://www.callis.com.br/

Launching in Dec 2009, our brand identity has gradually emerged. We are resourceful, adventurous types living life to the full. We love birds and animals, travel, history, art, romance, natural health and environment, enterprise, humour, the surreal and magic. https://www.blackbird-books.com/

Our approach to illustrated children's books follows the finest publishing tradition and spirit with inspired content, extraordinary artwork, outstanding graphic design form, and quality production. We introduce contemporary books with a modern appeal and fresh outlook, and offer a careful selection of timeless stories that link the past with the present. https://www.simplyreadbooks.com/home.php

EL CEP I LA NANSA was born in Vilanova i la Geltrú in 1979, as a result of a group of people committed to the cultural redress of the country. It was about making the legacy of a forgotten bibliography available and stimulating others of new creation. https://elcepilanansa.com/ REPRESENTATIONS

Hashtag Press was officially established in October 2016 by Helen Lewis and Abiola Bello (co-founders of The Author School) building on decades of combined experience in publishing, PR, writing, research, media and journalism. Some of our titles are Amazon bestsellers, Waterstones bestsellers and are books are stocked in independent bookstores as well as Waterstones, Foyles and WHSmith. Our books have been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, London's Big Read and more. We are always looking for new opportunities to showcase our books. We have foreign rights agents and an amazing sales team. Because we are passionate about the books we publish, we always strive to get the best for our authors. https://www.hashtagpress.co.uk/

RIGHTS: BRAZIL. Established in 2017, The Rights Hive is a literary rights agency specialising in the negotiation and sale of subsidiary rights on behalf of publishers and literary agents. We manage the sale of rights into the United Kingdom and North American markets as well as managing translation rights, audio rights, film and television rights. We work with all major publishing houses worldwide as well as independent literary publishers together with a team of sub-rights agents in foreign language markets to achieve rights sales. https://www.therightshive.com/catalogues/

RIGHTS: BRAZIL & PORTUGAL: New World Library celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2012. Its success as a company is attributable to the continuing strong performance of Eckhart Tolle'sbooks The Power of Now, Practicing the Power of Now, Stillness Speaks, and Guardians of Being with more than 5 million, 500,000, 400,000, and 150,000 copies sold respectively. New World Library publishes books and audios that inspire and challenge us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. https://www.newworldlibrary.com

Starfish Bay Publishing is dedicated to creating quality books for children. We aim to capture the imagination of children whilst entertaining through thoughtful stories. http://starfishbaypublishing.com/

We are an innovative global agency representing bestselling authors, future shapers, world architects and literary luminaries. For over 30 years we have been elevating international literary brands in multiple platforms and genres. We excel at maximizing the deal flow and linking possibility to opportunity. http://www.dupreemiller.com

Moppet Books is a solar powered publishing company based in Los Angeles, California. We create tip top books for young readers, fully illustrated because we are huge fans of color and shape, smart and eclectic because we are even bigger fans of knowledge and dreaming. Our aim is to educate and inspire, all while being smile conduits. We think childhood is too brief and we will do everything in our power to prolong it. Power to kids, creatures of fantasy, and a future where Moppets rule. Drumroll! Trumpet fanfare! Canon shot! https://www.moppetbookspublishing.com