Books

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OUT NOW

Cover of AGAIN, ESSIE? by Jenny Lacika and Teresa Martínez: A sky blue background with a joyful little girl bursting into the scene with arms raised and a wide smile, and an older boy scrambling to collect household items. The Storytelling Math series logo can be seen in the upper right corner.
Cover of ¡ESSIE! ¿OTRA VEZ? / AGAIN, ESSIE? by Jenny Lacika and Teresa Martínez: A sky blue background with a joyful little girl bursting into the scene with arms raised and a wide smile, and an older boy scrambling to collect household items. The Storytelling Math series logo can be seen in the upper right corner.

Beto's Berry Treasure

COMING IN 2025

Cover of El tesoro de bayas de Beto / Beto's Berry Treasure by Jenny Lacika and Addy Rivera Sonda, translated by Carlos E. Calvo featuring a young Chicana with braids and a tough expression alongside a young Chicano with glasses, a tea cup, and a map. They are outside with a treasure chest and trees in the background. The Storytelling Math series logo can be seen in the upper right corner.
Cover of Measuring Up: How Oliver Smoot Became a Standard Unit of Measurement by Jenny Lacika, illustrated by Anna Bron featuring four young men carrying a fifth young man, enlarged on the bridge between Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA with sailboats in the water. The MIT Kids Press logo is in the upper left corner.
Cover of Cesar's Cerulean Surprise by Jenny Lacika, illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera featuring young Chicana with a braid alongside a young Chicano holding a crayon. They are lying on their bellies on the floor, surrounded by paper and crayons. Their dog and a slice of birthday cake are also visible. The Storytelling Math series logo can be seen in the upper right corner.

COMING IN 2026 AND BEYOND

Talking Books Announcement Image: Alex Borbolla while at Atheneum bought world rights to Talking Books: Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read, a nonfiction picture book by Jenny Lacika, illustrated by Ashanti Fortson, in their picture book debut; Feather Flores will edit. This biography details how perpetually curious Robert B. Irwin found new ways to learn and explore the world after losing his sight at a young age, ultimately making stories accessible to readers of all abilities through the creation of the first audiobooks. Publication is set for spring 2026; Miranda Paul at Erin Murphy Literary Agency represented the author, and Susan Graham at Einstein Literary represented the illustrator.
Talking Books: Dr. Robert B. Irwin and a New Way to Read
Baked With Love: How Food Allergies Changed the Way We Bake announcement image
Baked With Love: How Food Allergies Changed the Way We Bake
Take Pride in the Ride Announcement image: Alex Borbolla at Atheneum has acquired, at auction, Take Pride in the Ride by Jenny Lacika, a picture book anthem celebrating lowriders and the cultural importance they hold in Chicano communities; Diné/Chicana artist Nani Chacon will illustrate. Publication is planned for spring 2024. Miranda Paul negotiated the two-book deal for the author, and the illustrator represented herself.
Take Pride in the Ride
Manny Matches the Weather Announcement Image: Alexandra McKenzie at Charlesbridge has bought world rights to Manny Matches the Weather by Jenny Lacika (l.), and Kristen Nobles has acquired world rights for illustration by Antonieta Muñoz Estrada. This board book follows along as Manny learns to consider both temperature and precipitation to dress appropriately (with style!) for all kinds of weather. Publication is planned for summer 2026 as part of the STEAMworks partnership with Count Play Explore; the creators represented themselves.
Manny Matches the Weather
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Unannounced Picture Book