The Center for Responsive Schools (CRS) today announced it is launching a picture book and graphic novel imprint for children, Avenue A Books, focused on social-emotional learning. The first book to be released under the Avenue A Books banner is Ready for Read Aloud, written by Jenny Rose and illustrated by Lisa M. Griffin, which was published in May 2019. According to a press release, Christina Freitas will take the helm of Avenue A Books as Director of Publication, while Sera Rivers will serve as Managing Editor.
Two more picture books for ages 5 and up will be released under Avenue A Books this June: Charlie and the Octopus, written by Rebecca Roan and illustrated by Larissa Marantz, and The New Bird in Town, written by Jamie L. B. Deenihan and illustrated by Carrie Hartman. A third book, “Alexis vs. Summer Vacation,” written by Sarah Jamila Stevenson and illustrated by Veronica Agarwal, will also release in June; it represents Avenue A Books’ first foray into graphic novels geared towards ages 11 and up.
All three titles are now available for pre-order.
As for the future, the imprint plans to release two additional graphic novels for ages 11 and up within the year, as well as three early chapter book graphic novels for ages 7 and up in 2020.
