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Nancy Inteli and Megan Ilnitzki at HarperCollins have bought world rights to 'Alias Anna: The True Story of a Girl and Her Sister Who Outwitted the Nazis' by Susan Hood ('Lifeboat 12') with Greg Dawson.
Amanda Ramirez at Simon & Schuster has acquired 'Meet Me Halfway' by Anika Fajardo, a middle grade novel in the vein of 'The Parent Trap', about two girls who, after discovering they are half-sisters, go on an adventure to meet their Colombian father for the first time.
Meghan Maria McCullough, with Arthur A. Levine, at Levine Querido has bought world English rights to 'I'll Keep You Close' by Jeska Verstegen, an autobiographical middle grade novel. Bill Nagelkerke will translate.
Zack Clark at Scholastic has bought, in a six-figure preempt to a planned 13-imprint auction, world English rights to two YA titles by 'Reverie' and 'Be Dazzled' author Ryan La Sala.
In what William Morrow is calling a deal for a “significant six-figure sum,” Elle Keck bought North American rights to Bolu Babalola’s novel, 'Honey & Spice'.
Jenne Abramowitz at Scholastic will edit 'Playing the Cards You're Dealt' by Coretta Scott King Honoree Varian Johnson, a book originally acquired by Nick Thomas.
Anuoluwapo Ohioma at Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to 'Mi Ciudad Sings', written by Cynthia Harmony (l.) and illustrated by Teresa Martinez.
Liza Kaplan at Philomel has acquired world rights to 'I'm an American', written by Darshana Khiani (l.) ('How to Wear a Sari') and illustrated by Laura Freeman.