A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Thirty-Eight. The darling buds and books of May
“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope.”
With two big book fairs behind us, we are keeping busy with follow-ups, deals, new clients and strategizing for the next BIG one. Too early for the F word…? Here are some of our faves from the first quarter. We hope they will intrigue you too.
Among these, a big HURRAH for John Hoffman’s The Saigon Guns (Koehler Books, 2023)
New Partner
We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Greenleaf Book Group to our prestigious client list.
A publisher and distributor best known for its innovative business model, distribution power and award-winning designs, Greenleaf has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. magazine. It has represented more than 3,000 titles, including over 60 that have hit The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or USA Today Best Seller lists. Imprints at Greenleaf Book Group include Greenleaf Book Group Press, River Grove Book Company, An Inc Original, and Fast Company Press, and Wonderwell. You’ll find their fascinating collection of titles on your DropCap dashboard!
Event
DropCap goes to Colorado for IBPA’s Publishing University 2024.
Getting ready to present: Reaching Your Readers in the US and Beyond with Netgalley, Ingram, and Galaxy Press and DC’s Roseanne Cheng (second from right).
Publishing Graduate Spotlight
Our wonderful intern and recent New York publishing program alum Gabriella Straker talks about her experience.
"My publishing career began in a library, years before I realized it. I grew up in Miami-Dade County in South Florida, with a single mother that prioritized weekly trips after school, rain or shine. Whether I was roaming aisles, playing checkers, or watching librarians work, I was enthralled by the atmosphere, and of course, the books. The more I read, the more I wanted to understand how ideas could become novels and stories, which led me to the City College of New York and their Publishing Certificate Program.
Without CCNY, I never would have found my way to DropCap, my first publishing internship and introduction to the industry. Working alongside this team has reaffirmed the idea that accessibility and obtainability are incredibly important, as these individuals endlessly strive to get stories into as many hands as possible. Having the opportunity to help with book fair selections, research clients, and sit in on meetings are things I am forever grateful for, and this opportunity has become an integral part of the career I hope to continue establishing." — Gabriella
April Highlights
Chief Inspiration Officer (Amplify Publishing Group)
Wisdom Tree — English (India)
Cryptocurrency QuickStart Guide & Personal Finance QuickStart Guide (ClydeBank Media)
Say Yayinlari — Turkish
Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect & My Body! What I Say Goes! (Educate2Empower Publishing)
Excalibook — Czech
They Lead (Familius)
IKAR — Slovakian
Four Billionaires and A Parking Attendant (Amplify Publishing Group)
Jarir — Arabic
Korean auction pending
Fill a Bucket (Cardinal Rule Press)
Ciranda Cultural — Portuguese Brazil
