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NAT ENOUGH de Maria Scrivan

A hilarious new illustrated middle grade series about self-confidence and hidden talents

NAT ENOUGH
by Maria Scrivan
Scholastic / Graphix, 2020


In the spirit of The Dork Diaries and the work of Raina Telgemeier comes a hilarious new illustrated middle grade series about self-confidence and hidden talents.
Natalie has never felt that she’s enough—athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first day of middle school, Natalie discovers that things are worse than she thought—now she’s not even cool enough for her best friend, Lily! As Natalie tries to get her best friend back, she learns more about her true self and natural talents. If Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn’t, then she just might realize she’s more than enough, just the way she is. Written and illustrated in the form of Nat’s sketchbook, NAT ENOUGH is a story about the power of self-love and acceptance, told with warmth and humor.
Maria Scrivan’s cartoons have been published in magazines, newspapers, books, and on national television.

Sony Pictures a acquis les droits cinéma pour THE LAST HUMAN

Selon le site internet de Deadline, Sony aurait investi des millions de dollars afin de remporter les enchères pour les droits cinéma du roman de Lee Bacon qui sera publié en France par La Martinière Jeunesse. Le film d’animation hybride sera réalisé et produit par Phil Lord et Christopher Miller, duo célèbre pour des blockbusters tels que « Tempête de Boulettes Géantes », « La Grande Aventure Légo » et la série « The Last Man On Earth ».

Cristiano Ronaldo, super-héros d’une nouvelle série en BD!

Le footballeur le plus populaire au monde (plus de 500 000 maillots ont été vendus dans les 24 heures après l’annonce de son arrivée à la Juventus !) a établi un partenariat avec Graphic India, grand producteur de bandes dessinées et et d’animations, afin de lancer des nouveaux super-héros, STRIKER FORCE 7.

Trois volumes de la BD sont programmés d’ici fin 2020 et une adaptation animée est également prévue. Ces projets seront soutenus par le joueur, fan de super-héros, via ses réseaux sociaux.

TURBO RACERS, bientôt à l’écran?

La 20th Century Fox a mis une option sur la série TURBO RACERS de Austin Aslan pour en faire une série de long-métrages.

Le premier tome a été publié par HarperCollins le 31 décembre 2018 et a été très bien accueilli par la presse américaine :

“Intense, impeccably paced, bonkers-awesome international race sequences provide clarity without sacrificing tension or becoming repetitive… With flash, spectacle, and tough character choices, an all-around, full-throttle read.” – Kirkus

“An exhilarating read that doesn’t compromise on fun in its exploration of integrity and friendship. Heartily recommended for fans of sf and sports books alike.” – Booklist

“The plot sets a pace so quick that readers will speed through it, with twists and turns as intense as those on a racetrack.” – School Library Journal

THE SPEED OF FALLING OBJECTS de Nancy Richardson Fischer

From the author of When Elephants Fly comes an exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique. Don’t miss this compulsively readable novel about the most unlikely of heroes

THE SPEED OF FALLING OBJECTS
by Nancy Richardson Fischer
Inkyard Press, October 2019

Danger « Danny » Danielle Warren is no stranger to falling. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, she had to relearn her perception of movement and space. Now Danny keeps her head down, studies hard, and works to fulfill everyone else’s needs. She’s certain that her mom’s bitterness and her TV star father’s absence are her fault. If only she were more-more athletic, charismatic, attractive-life would be perfect.
When her dad calls with an offer to join him to film the next episode of his popular survivalist show, Danny jumps at the chance to prove she’s not the disappointment he left behind. Being on set with the hottest teen movie idol of the moment, Gus Price, should be the cherry on top. But when their small plane crashes in the Amazon, and a terrible secret is revealed, Danny must face the truth about the parent she worships and falling for Gus, and find her own inner strength and worth to light the way home.

Nancy Richardson Fischer is a graduate of Cornell University, a published author with children’s, teen and adult titles to her credit, including Star Wars titles for Lucas Film and numerous athlete autobiographies, such as Julie Krone, Bela Karolyi and Monica Seles.