It’s my birthday, but I’d rather not be reminded, because I’m slipping ever so closer to eligibility for the “AARP Junior” card, as my father likes to josh. (Thanks, Pops.)
Last year on my birthday, something fun happened—my agent and I announced the acquisition of LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD by Heidi Kilgras at Random House Children’s. And this year, Meredith Mundy and Merideth Harte of Sterling have stepped up to the birthday cake. They have acquired NORMAL NORMAN, a story that began with just the quirky title. (Always have pen and paper on you, folks. I jotted it down on the grocery check-out line.)
Many thanks again to Ammi-Joan Paquette for brokering the deal. Here’s the full scoop:
Who here has yet to pay a visit to THE MONSTORE? It’s okay, we’ll wait. (You won’t regret it!)
Once you’ve stopped off to visit Tara Lazar’s deliciously quirky debut picture book, you will of course want to know what else she has on the horizon. And the answer is: much, much more! The next book to drop will be I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BEAR BOOK, coming from Aladdin in summer 2015.
And today, I’ve got still more good news—which is really the reason we’re here today. Tara Lazar’s brand new picture book, NORMAL NORMAN, tells the story of Norman, a little creature who does not want to do all the normal things that creatures do. He wants to be different! Unique! Unexpected! Not everyone likes this plan… not at all. What is a think-outside-the-box creature to do?
I’m delighted to say that NORMAL NORMAN has been acquired by Meredith Mundy and Merideth Harte at Sterling, and that an illustrator is already on board: the talented Stephan Britt. Congratulations, Tara—and here’s to Norman!
–Joan
Congratulations, Tara! I thought something was up when Mandy Yates posted yesterday, but I wanted to hear it from the horse’s mouth! You must have great birthday celebrations. :)
This is fantastic news, Birthday Girl!! So happy for you and the children who will get to read your books.
Congratulations and happy birthday! :)
Huge congrads and a very MERRY birthday.
YAY, Tara! You are on fire! Great job and Happy Birthday!
Good for you, Tara! That’s great news. Happy birthday.
I got my dancing shoes on!!!
~~~SNOOPY DANCE~~~
Congratulations, my friend! Keep on truckin’!
Double-whammy celebration! Woohoo!
All the best to one of the best!
Congratulations, Tara! I’m so excited for you. Praying for much success for you and Norman.
What an outstanding birthday present! YEA, Tara! So proud of you.
Congratulations! And happy happy birthday!