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

Cesar's Cerulean Surprise Announcement Image
Cesar’s Cerulean Surprise
Measuring Up: How Oliver Smoot Became a Standard Unit of Measurement Announcement image
Measuring Up: How Oliver Smoot Became a Standard Unit of Measurement
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.

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
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Unannounced Picture Book
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Unannounced Board Book