I have officially accepted an offer from Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (a subsidiary of Macmillan) for a 3 book deal starring our favorite polka-dotted elephant, Elly!!! The first book is slated for release in Fall 2014.
These have been some of the most surreal days of my life. I really don’t know what to say. A big thanks to Brenda Bowen for being the most amazing agent ever. In such a short period of time, I feel we have grown very close, and I have learned so much from her. Thank you to my Mom for putting me in art class when I was 4 years old, and to Dad for supporting me through college. Thanks to Dan for all of the love, support, and patience over this long journey. Thanks to all of the art teachers I’ve ever had, most notably Laura Nicholls, Charlene Margiotta, Tonya Mulligan, John Thompson, Yvonne Buchanan, and Roger DeMuth. Thanks to my art friends for always being with me in my studio in spirit, cheering me on: Julia Cocuzza, Mike Lewis, Cathy Robustelli, Merve Ozal Atasagun, Beth Page, Chiara Bajiardi, Emilie Combs, Erick Ledesma, Dave Cole, Vanessa Lauria, Sarah Jane Lapp and Mark Kaufman. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.
Also, a huge thanks to Laura Godwin, Rebecca Hahn, and everyone else at Holt, who believe in Elly and who are committed to sharing his stories with the world. I cannot wait to start working together!
To read the official press release, click here and scroll all the way to the bottom.
You may wonder how I am feeling. You can combine any of these descriptors, and you’d be correct: giddy, humbled, ecstatic, speechless, nauseous, invincible, dumbfounded, grateful, celebratory, nervous, shaky, high, flabbergasted. Add your own feelings to the list!!!
xoxo
Wow! congratulations are certainly in order. You’ve worked hard at your craft and the “deal” is well deserved!
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Thanks Patricia!
Hells yeah, Elly! Cupcakes for everyone!!! Congrats Mike… that is phenomenal. I am in total awe.
love you T!
You are brilliant! THIS is brilliant! BRILLIANT. SO happy for you. Love you.
Thanks BPM!!! xoxo
Great news! Congratulations!
Thanks Moira!
This just in from NYC: Elly is the toast of the town!
😀
Sign us up for the full set! Congratulations, M!ke.
Will do!!!
I am so flipping happy for you (and Elly!) I cannot wait. 🙂 CUPCAKES FOR EVERYONE!!!
Thanks G! Let’s eat cupcakes together soon!!!
So happy for you, Mike–you deserve it! Can’t wait to spread the word about your book. Please keep us posted here @The Business of Books!
this is awesome 🙂 so happy for you mike! congrats!
Thanks V ❤ You should be on that list of art friends too! xoxo
You’re on there now. I feel better 🙂 xoxo
Congratulations! As I know Elly is a nutritarian, I am sure that those cupcakes are made with whole grains! 🙂
They’re made with love, so you know they’re good for you ❤
Congratulations!!!!!
Mike! How fabulous! I am extremely happy for you, and WOW– THREE books! Now you REALLY have to sign my Elly print 😉
Thanks Elizabeth!!
Love you, Mike. You made it and you are so deserving of it!
xoxoxoxo
You are awesome!! So happy 🙂 V.
Thanks V 🙂
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