Crown Books for Young Readers has acquired world rights to NAPPING BABA by Roger Lam, illustrated by Alina Chau—a charming "Sleeping Beauty" retelling about an energetic boy and his very tired dad.
Set to publish in spring 2027, this sweet and funny picture book explores caregiving, patience, and love across generations.
Author represented by Tasneem Motala while at TRF; illustrator represented by Marietta B. Zacker at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.
Jonathan Tepper’s memoir, SHOOTING UP, has been acquired by Infinite Books for publication in spring 2026.
A raw, honest, and deeply compelling story, SHOOTING UP traces one man’s journey through addiction, recovery, and the search for meaning in the aftermath.
WHATEVER by Ali Bryan and Emily Weedon is a sharp, funny, and wildly original anthology that brings together a rogues' gallery of Gen X voices from across Canada. Originally pitched as CanLit Breakfast Club, WHATEVER will hit bookshelves in winter 2028 from Dundurn Press.
