Told in lyrical free verse, it’s a perfect book to savor during National Poetry Month – or any day of the year.

From graduation to birthdays to other milestone events, BLACK BOY, RISE is for anyone looking to celebrate, empower, and inspire the men in their lives—whether sons, grandsons, nephews, cousins, or friends.

Stay tuned for the audio edition – recorded by Brynne herself – in May

Interior art by Bryan Collier from BLACK BOY, RISE written by Brynne Barnes (Chronicle)

Illustrations © Jay Cooper & Douglas Holgate, throughout

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A heartwarming picture-book debut brings a tradition many thousands of years old—harvesting and pressing olives into oil—vividly to life, showing how customs unite us across time and space.

 Dynamic illustrations and a graceful text peppered with Arabic words, plus a glossary and author’s note, make for an intimate picture-book debut about a child discovering his heritage.

. . . An authentic and heartfelt celebration of family and nature.
—Kirkus 



This is a quietly buoyant story about family, food, and tradition, and the ending is especially heartwarming. . . a celebration of Palestinian culture and how traditions can bring a family closer despite geographical distance.
—The Bulletin



A variety of framing choices keep the visual pacing lively, leading to an intergenerational family picnic that, amid the bounty, proves “the greatest gift.”


—Publishers Weekly

Illustrations © Anait Semirdzhyan

The images here are just magnificent, with jewel-tone portraits in pastels, colored pencils, and airbrush of the animals and their lush surroundings creating feasts for young eyes. . . An engaging pick.
—Booklist

This reptilian superhero can alter the pigments in its skin cells to change color, operate its eyes separately (allowing it to keep one eye on dinner and one out for predators), capture that dinner by lashing out its long, super-fast, sticky tongue at speeds up to 13 miles an hour, and use its prehensile tail as an anchor. Ranging in size from less than an inch (Nano-chameleon, possibly the world’s smallest reptile) to about two feet long, the size of a house cat (Parson’s Chameleon), the chameleon is something to behold!

The third in a series launched by the critically acclaimed BEHOLD THE OCTOPUS

Author and photographer Kelly Crull traveled to South Africa to see firsthand how the Black Mambas are making a difference in Kruger National Park reserve, home to the largest remaining populations of white rhinos, critically endangered black rhinos, and ground pangolins, one of the most trafficked animals in the world.

“The most exhilarating parts of the book… follow the Black Mambas on patrol as they observe wildlife up close, search the bush for snares, look for signs of poachers, and even plan and carry out a poacher ambush—all without guns. Documenting these courageous accomplishments are thrilling, large-scale photographs of the Black Mambas in action and the animals they serve to protect.. . . A joyful tribute to these dauntless women.”—starred, Booklist

“An earnest, enthusiastic tribute to the world’s first all-woman anti-poaching unit.”–PW

Can you imagine going on a school field trip and seeing elephants and rhinos in their natural habitat? Now that’s wild! I wanted to share the Mambas’ story in a way that would inspire kids to see conservation differently.

Photos © Kelly Crull — THE BLACK MAMBAS (Lerner/ Millbrook)

What made you want to take a deeper look into the Black Mambas, South Africa’s first women-led anti-poaching unit?

At first, I was drawn to the Black Mambas’ courage—every day they walk miles deep into the bush in the heat, unarmed, relying on their knowledge of lions and other wildlife to stay safe. But looking closer, I saw that their story isn’t just about stopping poachers. They use relationships—teaching children to love wildlife, bringing their elders into the bush, and providing jobs that make conservation a source of pride and economic growth. They’ve found a way to protect wildlife by lifting people up, not removing them from the equation. That’s the story I wanted to share.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit.

Some people are scared of sharks. Not Cristina Zenato.

From the time Cristina Zenato was young, she loved the ocean and she loved sharks. She grew up to become a diver, conservationist, and shark advocate. Based in the Bahamas, she dives in a protective chain suit and has built relationships with numerous sharks, who now regularly come to her with fishing hooks in their bodies and allow her to remove them.

A unique picture book biography about a courageous woman who speaks up for sharks.

Back matter includes a note from Cristina herself and a link to video footage of Cristina removing a hook from inside a shark’s mouth.

illustrations © Becca Hall

6-Week NYT Best Seller, Kirkus Star Recipient, and Barnes & Noble National Storytime title are just a few of the accolades for Little Excavator, now available in Spanish and Board book editions!

Perfect for back-to-school, bedtime, daycare, and beyond—the subject matter is universal and stands the test of time.

The Spanish edition of Newbery Award winner and #1 NYT bestselling author Kwame Alexander’s nautical ode to the joy of reading.

Translated into Spanish by award-winning translator Isabel C. Mendoza.


Illustrations © Daniel Miyares

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Awe-some April News!

(available next month)

Where Is East West Anchor

Authors Safa Suleiman and Ariel Vanece joined their agent Ana Crespo in a discussion about author-agent relationships.

Deborah Warren with Shiho Pate at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

… with Erin Dealey and Lori Mortensen

*CONGRATULATIONS ONE AND ALL*

We are thrilled and thankful to represent such amazing talent.