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The adorable children’s book “Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” by Danielle Diestl is now available in Portuguese!

Lily May is flooded with some BIG emotions when her classmates tease her for wearing red high heels to school. Feeling sad and longing to fit in, her sunny day quickly fades to an ugly shade of gray. Can clever Mama May; Lily’s cat, Boo; and a special book convince her that the world would be a very strange place if everything were the same?

“Lily May and the Ruby Shoes Blues” is a colorful, imaginative story that encourages us to embrace our individuality and to prioritize self-love.

This book also includes mindfulness activities to support coping skills and confidence, making it the perfect social-emotional learning addition to your programs. Definitely a must-read for families, teachers, and counselors.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “As a Child Clinical Psychologist and mother to two little ladies, this book captures the essence of what is needed in our lives and world today. I will not only order a personal copy, but the book will also have a space on my professional bookshelf.” -Dr. Marilisa Morea, Clinical Psychologist.

★★★★★“[This is] a book that every child can learn from. It encourages the idea of embracing who we are as individuals. I loved everything about it!” -Readers’ Favorite, 5-Star Review.

★★★★★ “What a wonderful book about embracing your authenticity and using mindfulness and positive self-talk to navigate tough situations at school. Beautifully written and illustrated!” -Kristi Yeh, Therapist, @parentselfcare

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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“The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership” by Dr. Oleg Konovalov is now available in Arabic!

★★★★★ This business book has just been featured in Forbes Magazine and is written by one of the Global top 100 Inspirational Leaders 2022, ranked alongside Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey.

Fishing is not about fish. It is about interacting and learning from nature. Nature is the wisest leadership coach available and helps one to become better with every interaction. Nature is a source, not a resource.

How can you expand your mindset? How can you become better as a leader and a person? How do you lead people in challenging situations? In 49 engaging and pithy stories, internationally acclaimed leadership expert Oleg Konovalov teaches a series of leadership lessons for readers of all ages and levels of leadership experience in his exciting new book, The Fisherman’s Path: 224 Lessons from the Wisdom of Nature.

Dr. Oleg Konovalov is named among the top eight global experts in leadership and shortlisted for the Distinguished Award in Leadership by Thinkers50. He is considered #1 in the world in the field of vision and visionary leadership.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership” is unique, compelling, practically inspiring, and a great story-filled read.” ~ Stuart Crainer, cofounder of Thinkers50

★★★★★ “We are part of nature, we learn from nature, and nature makes us better. Oleg illustrates how the wisdom of nature can be harnessed to become a better leader and reminds us that nature is a source of inspiration and guidance.” ~ Jenny M. Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer at Loacker, Columbia Business & NYU Professor, HBR contributor

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The bestselling & multi-award-winning novel “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple is now available in Turkish!

★★★★★ The book has sold over 300,000 copies in English alone and received 28,800 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ Joe Siple is #1 Amazon Bestselling Author & Maxy Awards Book of the Year Winner. The book is also recipient of the following recognitions: 2018 Maxy Award “Book of the Year”, 2018 PenCraft Award 1st Place “Fiction-Drama”, 2018 American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Award Finalist, 2018 Independent Author Network Awards Finalist in “Debut Fiction”, 2018 Wishing Shelf Award (UK) Finalist, #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Canada) and #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Australia).

With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it’s like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason’s final wish come true.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I have one chapter left to go, but it was after breaking down in complete tears from reading this amazing book out loud.”

★★★★★ “The world needs more stories like this one!”

★★★★★ “An emotional story that will leave readers meditating on the life-saving magic of kindness.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Russian, Korean, Spanish (world), French (world), Simplified Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Serbian and Polish. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The Brazilian edition of the bestselling book “My Magical Words” by Becky Cummings is now available!

“The Magic of Me” series teaches children their words have power and how they speak about themselves is important!

This series is on the global top selling charts on Amazon consistently (#1 Best Seller in over 3 Amazon categories). The series has received over 12,000 5 Star Amazon Reviews.

The author has sold over 300.000 copies of her books in English alone.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “So, I was shocked by the illustrations – so detailed – and the colors are so vibrant. I love how the author included representation for many kids. This is so important! Visibility and inclusion! I didn’t think I would like the rhyming, but it gave the story kind of a… positive flow to go along with the messages.”

★★★★★” This book is so beautiful. The illustrations, the narrative, so sweet and powerful, I loved reading it and my 4 month old was so enchanted by the pictures, this is one of the best reading books I have ever seen, every child should have one!”

★★★★★”Read this to my 6-yr-old nephew to teach him that he has the “magic” to decide how he is going to behave. Associating “magic” with their decision-making ability is a fun way to teach children they have the power to decide how they choose to react or behave.”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The bestselling & multi-award-winning novel “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple is now available in Spanish!

★★★★★ The book has sold over 150,000 copies in English alone and received 28,800 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ Joe Siple is #1 Amazon Bestselling Author & Maxy Awards Book of the Year Winner. The book is also recipient of the following recognitions: 2018 Maxy Award “Book of the Year”, 2018 PenCraft Award 1st Place “Fiction-Drama”, 2018 American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Award Finalist, 2018 Independent Author Network Awards Finalist in “Debut Fiction”, 2018 Wishing Shelf Award (UK) Finalist, #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Canada) and #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Australia).

With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it’s like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason’s final wish come true.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I have one chapter left to go, but it was after breaking down in complete tears from reading this amazing book out loud.”

★★★★★ “The world needs more stories like this one!”

★★★★★ “An emotional story that will leave readers meditating on the life-saving magic of kindness.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Russian, Korean, Spanish (world), French (world), Simplified Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Serbian and Polish. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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Salani Editore has just released the Italian edition of the #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller, and TikTok Famous with millions of views, “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” by Shawn M. Warner

The #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller, Top Ranked book in the world, and TikTok Famous with millions of views, Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor by USA Today bestselling author Shawn M. Warner is now available in Italian.

Leigh’s life has been ripped apart. Orphaned, she goes to live with incredibly wealthy relatives she never knew she had. Struggling to fit into her new world, she can’t let go of her grief. When the police tell her the investigation into her parents’ murder has hit a brick wall, she knows the only way she will ever know peace is to solve the mystery herself. With new family and friends, which includes a ghost with multiple personality issues, Leigh risks everything to find her answers.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “TikTok made me read this. Truth be told that is how I found this book! It was a great read, the characters interesting and intriguing, the premise got my attention and the writing and flow of the story kept me engaged. A mystery within a mystery that includes supernatural is always a win for me! Definitely recommend.”

★★★★★ “What an awesome story. The author keeps you engaged to the book and the flow is amazing.”

★★★★★ “First book I pick where I can’t put down! A great ready for someone who’s into mysteries!”

★★★★★ “A talent who deserves to be on every book shelf, amazing book, amazing author. BRAVO!!”

Worldwide rights are available except in English (world), Slovak, Czech, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, Portuguese (Portugal), Ukrainian, Spanish (world), Polish, and Hungarian. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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Hachette Livre (under the imprint Le lotus et l’éléphant) will release the French edition of Michael Ivanov’s bestselling book “The Mount of Olives: 11 declarations to an extraordinary life” next week!

★★★★★ As an author and motivational speaker, Michael’s message of radical possibility has been read and shared all over the world through thousands of people in live audiences and millions of people through social media.

Combining courage, faith, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Mount of Olives takes readers for an emotional ride through the life of a boy whose search for better becomes a discovery of something extraordinary.

Michael Ivanov’s masterpiece tells the story of Felix, the Roman boy who despite all opposition, yearns to gain a worldly treasure. His journey will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Felix’s quest teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning the golden principles strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, employee, parent, or teacher, this compelling and historical parable about an Everyman who navigates to success along the path of oh-so-familiar anxiety, shame, and self-doubt, is a charming and unforgettable guidebook for better living.”

★★★★★ “What a great story with words to live by! I couldn’t put this book down. I will share this with my friends and family!”

★★★★★ “A beautiful story that enjoyed reading very much. It is one I would very much like to give to my kids and grandchildren to read, it is that good.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (world), Hungarian, and French (world). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The bestselling series “My Strong Mind” by Niels Van Hove is now available in Polish!

★★★★★ Rights have been sold in 11 languages!

Research shows that mentally tough children perform up to 25% better in exams. They sleep better, are more engaged in the classroom, and have higher aspirations. They also transition more successfully from junior to secondary education, perceive less bullying, and are less likely to adopt anti-social behaviour.

The My Strong Mind book series are the first children’s books that educate parents and children around the scientifically validated 4 Cs of mental toughness:

Commitment: I set goals and work hard to deliver them
Control: I am pro-active and keep my emotions in check
Confidence: I believe in my abilities and stand my ground
Challenge: I stretch myself and learn from everything

This series aspires to educate children and parents about mental toughness and open a positive dialogue on the subject.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “We used this with our child who was experiencing problems in school. We saw some immediate impacts from reading it regularly and using the language present in the book.”

★★★★★ “A must read for any child but in particular for those who are struggling with the challenges of growing up. It communicates the principles of how to be psychologically hardy and resilient under any stressor situation. My Strong Mind could be read alone, by a teacher in a classroom for group discussion and by a parent when reading to their child. I highly recommend it.”

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Today is the release date of the Spanish edition of The #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller, and TikTok Famous with millions of views, “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” by Shawn M. Warner

The #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller, Top Ranked book in the world, and TikTok Famous with millions of views, Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor by USA Today bestselling author Shawn M. Warner is now available in Spanish.

Leigh’s life has been ripped apart. Orphaned, she goes to live with incredibly wealthy relatives she never knew she had. Struggling to fit into her new world, she can’t let go of her grief. When the police tell her the investigation into her parents’ murder has hit a brick wall, she knows the only way she will ever know peace is to solve the mystery herself. With new family and friends, which includes a ghost with multiple personality issues, Leigh risks everything to find her answers.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “TikTok made me read this. Truth be told that is how I found this book! It was a great read, the characters interesting and intriguing, the premise got my attention and the writing and flow of the story kept me engaged. A mystery within a mystery that includes supernatural is always a win for me! Definitely recommend.”

★★★★★ “What an awesome story. The author keeps you engaged to the book and the flow is amazing.”

★★★★★ “First book I pick where I can’t put down! A great ready for someone who’s into mysteries!”

★★★★★ “A talent who deserves to be on every book shelf, amazing book, amazing author. BRAVO!!”

Worldwide rights are available except in English (world), Slovak, Czech, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, Portuguese (Portugal), Ukrainian, Spanish (world), Polish, and Hungarian. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The Spanish bestseller “The man who was afraid to live” by Miguel Angel Montero is now available in Serbian!

★★★★★ “The man who was afraid to live” is a bestseller in Spain (15th reprint).

Discover the emotional and inspiring story that has touched the heart of thousands of readers. Its style and genre reminds us of Don Miguel Ruiz, Robin Sharma and Paulo Coelho’s works.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “A lesson in reinventing yourself and keeping in mind what’s really important.”

★★★★★ “It hooks you from the first pages and you never want it to end”.

★★★★★ “A wonderful book, one of those that are difficult to forget.”

★★★★★ “Thank you for giving hope with this masterpiece.”

★★★★★ “I cried with gratitude with this book.”

Worldwide rights are available except in Spanish (world), Italian, Russian, Polish, Serbian, French, Croatian and Bulgarian. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with us.