I’ve been keeping this to myself for some time now, but the announcement ran in Publishers Weekly today, so I think I can finally let loose my vibrato!
Per their announcement, DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE is “an ode to artistic collaboration, starring an opera-loving mouse who wants to help and the diva who thinks she deserves bigger help than a mouse.” It’s scheduled for publication by Sterling Children’s Books in Spring 2018 and is illustrated by British illustrator Rebecca Gerlings. I’ve already seen sketches and several spreads and I am over the moon with delight! I can’t wait for this book to release!
For the official announcement, press here.
Those of you who have enjoyed participating in Tara Lazar’s STORYSTORM, formerly known as PICTURE BOOK IDEA MONTH, might be encouraged know that this was the very first idea on my 2011 PiBoIdMo list! It took several years and many, many revisions until it was finally ready to submit, but persistence (and patience) paid off!
Happy Thursday all!
Laura Sassi Tales 
Sounds wonderful-congrats!
Thanks, Gail. I’m excited to see it come to life.
Congratulations Laura! I love working with the Sterling team. Your book sounds delightful!
Thanks! When does your book release, Cathy? So much fun!
Congratulations, Laura! Can’t wait to read it.
Thanks, Robin. I can’t wait for you to read it either. =)
So happy about this! This book is going on my shelf as soon as it’s out. 😀
Congratulations to you! Sounds like a great story.
Thanks, Tiffany. It was fun to write but required many, many revisions to get it just right.
Congratulations Laura.
Thanks, Diane. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. =)
Congratulations, Laura! I look forward to seeing it once it’s published!
Thank you, Rebecca. I’m looking forward to that as well. =)
Congratulations!! 😀
Thanks, Michelle!
Huge congratulations, Laura! Can’t wait to read it!!
The illustrations are darling! I can’t wait for you to read it either. =)
Congratulations, Laura!
Thanks for celebrating with me!
Congrats Laura! Looking forward to reading it!!
Thanks, Rebecca! It will be out next Spring.
Oh wow! Congratulations and good luck. So exciting!
Thanks, Genevieve (and Cupcake!)
Congratulations, Laura!!!!
Thanks, Pam. =)
This sounds like a wonderful story Laura…look forward to reading it! Congratulations!
Thanks, Darlene. They are two of my favorite characters. =)
My heart is singing a very happy song!! Congratulations!
Thanks, Jeananne! Miss you!
Congratulations on your great news!
On my way to Hatteras Island we stopped for a break and a bit of shopping. Imagine my delight to see Goodnight Ark on the shelves!
Oh how lovely! If you see it again “in the wild” please send. I’ve never been to Hatteras Island but I like knowing my book has! =)
Hooray!!!!!! At last you can share the big news! It’s a delightful story and I can’t wait to see it out in the world. Congratulations!!!
Tra-la-la-la-la! Thanks, Diana. I’m so happy I could sing! =)
Congratulations, again! I think this is a very unique premise, having an opera-type story. It will be fun to market with lots of music type activities! Have fun!
Thanks, Tina. I’m already brainstorming extension activities and having a great time! =)
So, So happy for you! Thank you for letting me be a tiny part of your process.
You give us all hope and encouragement to keep writing!
Thank YOU for being such an insightful critique buddy.