macmillan children’s publishing group Frankfurt 2016 Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers Feiwel & Friends First Second Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Imprint Roaring Brook Press Swoon Reads 1 Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Foreign Subsidiary Rights Contacts Kristin Dulaney Executive Director, Subsidiary Rights 646-307-5297 [email protected] Miriam Miller Subsidiary Rights Manager 646-307-5298 [email protected] Madison Forsander Subsidiary Rights Assistant 646-307-5031 [email protected] Table of Contents Young Adult - pg. 4 Nonfiction - pg. 19 Middle Grade - pg. 21 Chapter Books - pg. 28 Picture Books - pg. 32 Graphic Novels - pg. 48 Backlist - pg. 57 2 Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers Feiwel & Friends Swoon Reads First Second Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Imprint Roaring Brook Press Discover the hottest new young adult books, access exclusive excerpts and giveaways, and connect with your favorite authors online and at events across the country. ReaLITy is a program designed to shine a light on Macmillan’s realistic literary fi ction. These titles feature strong writing, important themes, and memorable voices. They are pathways to discussion about topics that impact the lives of today’s young adults. These are real books for real teens. 3 macmillan children’s publishing group x-files origins The X-Files Origins Agent of Chaos by Kami Garcia Imprint January 2017; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 320 pp.; Ages 14 & Up; Editor: Erin Stein Agent of Chaos, by Kami Garcia, will follow 17-year-old Fox Mulder. KAMI GARCIA is a #1 New York Times bestselling and Bram Stoker–nominated author and the coauthor of the Beautiful Creatures and Dangerous Creatures novels. Her solo series, the Legion, includes the instant New York Times bestseller Unbreakable and its sequel, Unmarked. Her fi rst contemporary romance, The Lovely Reckless, publishes in October 2016. 2 NYT Bestselling Devil’s Advocate by Jonathan Maberry Authors! Imprint January 2017; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 320 pp.; Ages 14 & Up; Editor: Erin Stein Devil’s Advocate, by Jonathan Maberry, will cover 15-year-old Dana Scully. JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times bestselling author, multiple Bram Stoker Award winner, and Marvel Comics writer. He’s the author of many novels for adults and young adults, including Assassin’s Code, Dead of Night, Patient Zero, and Rot & Ruin. His nonfi ction books cover topics ranging from martial arts to zombie pop culture. The X-Files Origins will explore the teen years of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, the beloved characters depicted in the cult-favorite TV show The X-Files. Each story is set in the spring of 1979, when serial murder, the occult, and government conspiracy were highlighted in the Wall St. Journal news. The books will follow Mulder and Scully as they experience life-changing events that set them on the path to becoming FBI agents. Exclusive Cover Reveal Series sales: British Commonwealth/Little Brown • Chinese Simplifi ed/Macmillan Century • Portuguese (Brazil)/Harper Brasil 4 young adult macmillan children’s publishing group How to Break a Boy by Laurie Devore Imprint January 2017; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 320 pp.; Ages 15 & Up; Editor: Erin Stein In this YA contemporary romance, there’s only one rule: Keep your enemies close and your friends closer. Olivia Clayton has mastered the art of tearing others down to stay on top. She and her best friend, Adrienne, rule their small southern town like all good mean girls do—through intimidation and manipulation. After Olivia suffers a family tragedy and catches Adrienne sleeping with her boyfriend, Olivia is over it. She decides to make a change, but it’s impossible to resist taking down Adrienne one last time. Up to her old tricks, Olivia convinces golden boy Whit Du Rant to be her SAT tutor and her fake boyfriend. But when it starts to feel real, Whit gets caught up in Olivia and Adrienne’s war. Olivia may ruin everything she touches, but she won’t go down without a fi ght—not if it means losing Whit. And defi nitely not if it means losing what’s left of herself. LAURIE DEVORE was born and raised in small town South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University. French/Pocket Jeunesse (sold at auction!) Edgar A Lie For A Lie by Robin Merrow MacCready Award Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt Books for Young Readers winning February 2017; 5 1/8 x 8; 208 pp.; Ages 12 & Up; Editor: Christy Ottaviano author! Kendra Sullivan loves taking pictures. But when a photograph reveals that her father is leading a double life, she sets out to investigate the situation. Before long, Kendra discovers her father’s second family, which he has hidden for years. Kendra’s knowledge soon turns into power; she is torn between exposing her father and destroying her family as she’s known it, or looking deeper for the truth and suffering that outcome. This emotionally charged mystery pushes the boundaries between truth and deception, and the consequences one faces when dealing with life-changing information. ROBIN MACCREADY is the author of Buried (Dutton), recipient of the Edgar Award for Best YA novel. She teaches reading and writing to middle school students. Chinese Simplifi ed/Macmillan Century COVER NOT FINAL 5 macmillan children’s publishing group young adult thrilling The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty new Imprint trilogy! June 2017; 6 1/8 x 9 ¼; 384 pp.; Ages 14 & Up; Editor: Erin Stein To escape the threat of being married off by her uncle, orphaned Sage Fowler accepts an apprenticeship with a matchmaker. Intelligent and unruly, she’s perfect for gathering information on prospective clients. Protected by a small army contingent, Sage and her mentor escort a group of ladies to be matched with noblemen. Sage spies on soldiers and brides alike as they travel. Amongst rumors of a political uprising, a handsome solider recruits Sage to infi ltrate the enemy ranks. The more she discovers, the more uncertain she is of who to trust. Sage becomes caught in a dangerous balancing act that will determine the fate of her kingdom. ERIN BEATY graduated from the US Naval Academy with a degree in rocket science. Nemesis by Anna Banks NYT Bestselling Feiwel & Friends Author! October 2016; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 368 pp.; Ages 12 & Up; Editor: Liz Szabla A thrilling futuristic fantasy in which the fate of the world’s energy source is in the hands of a prince and princess who are rivals, by the New York Times-bestselling author of the Syrena Legacy. ANNA BANKS is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Syrena Legacy (Of Poseidon, Of Triton, Of Neptune) and a veteran of the Fierce Reads tour. Ally, the sequel to Nemesis, coming in Fall 2017. Series sales: German/CBT (Books 1-2) • Hungarian/Maxim Konyvkiado (Book 1) The Syrena Legacy Trilogy: French (Canada)/ADA • German/CBT Verlag • Hungarian/Maxim Konyvkiado • Italian/Eden Edizioni • Portuguese (Brazil)/Editora Novo Conceito (Books 1-2) • Turkish/Dogan Egmont 2-book series 6 2-book young adult macmillan children’s publishing group series Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller Feiwel & Friends February 2017; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 272 pp.; Ages 13 & Up; Editor: Holly West A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling YA adventure. “A deeply entangled romance, a fearsome heroine not to be trifl ed with, a clever hero that you seriously wantto trifl e with, and a plot twist that makes a rollercoaster seem stable. With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller’s capable hands.” — Anna Banks, NYT bestselling author TRICIA LEVENSELLER received her degree in English Language and Editing. Daughter of the Pirate King is her debut novel. Daughter of the Siren Queen coming in Winter 2018. COVER NOT FINAL The Ones by Daniel Sweren-Becker 2-book Imprint series September 2016; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 304 pp.; Ages 15 & Up; Editor: Erin Stein Genetically engineered teenagers called the Ones go to extremes fi ghting for their rights as society turns against them. “Chilling and frighteningly real, The Ones leads us down a dark rabbit hole of scientifi c possibilities, fractured morality, and brutal consequences. It forces the question: If perfection becomes a liability, how far are we willing to go in the pursuit of it—or to stop it?” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless “Like watching your favorite TV show, The Ones is a thrill ride with a new shock at every turn. You won’t believe what happens next, and yet, you should. Because this reality is all too possible.” — Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Isle of the Lost and the forthcoming Something In Between DANIEL SWEREN-BECKER is an author, television writer and playwright living in Los Angeles. He has written for ABC, USA, MTV, and Nickelodeon. The Ones is his debut novel. The Equals coming in Fall 2017. Series sales: Chinese Simplifi ed/Macmillan Century (Book 1) • French/Hugo & Cie (Books 1-2), sold at auction! • Turkish/Pegasus (Books 1-2) 7 macmillan children’s publishing group young adult Flight Risk by Jennifer Fenn Roaring Brook Press July 2017; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 256 pp.; Ages 12-18; Editor: Katherine Jacobs A debut novel inspired by true events, about a teenage boy who has stolen—and crashed—not one, but three airplanes. And each time he’s walked away unscathed. Reminiscent of the movie Catch Me If You Can, for fans of capers as well as character studies.