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THE INFINITY PARTICLE

August 2023, Quill Tree/HarperCollins, 272 pp

This thought-provoking limited palette graphic novel by the co-creator of Mooncakes explores big questions through the eyes of an aspiring inventor and the lifelike AI she finds herself falling for.

Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars to start over. On the first day of her dream job working for Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer, Clem meets Dr. Lin’s assistant, a gorgeous, yet cold humanoid AI named Kye. Sure, Clem has built her own robot—a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA—but Kye feels almost…human.

When Clem and Kye begin to work together, their chemistry sets off sparks. The only downside? Dr. Lin won’t allow Kye to become more independent. And their relationship is causing Clem to question everything she knows about her work. After all, if Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn’t he be able to have his own thoughts? Where is the line between AI and human? As her future and her past weigh on her, Clem becomes determined to help Kye break free— even if it means risking everything she came to Mars for.

STARRED REVIEWS

BOOKLIST – “This thoughtful, genre-blending comic deserves a prominent spot on the shelves of libraries serving young adults”

ACCOLADES

  • Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

FrenchBliss Editions

DRAMATIC RIGHTS

Please contact Mary Pender-Coplan at UTA.


Linda Camacho


Graphic Novel

Young Adult


Coming-of-Age

Commercial

Diverse

Romance

Science Fiction

Speculative


Dramatic

Translation

UK

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TIDESONG

November 2021, HarperCollins, 240pp

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship.

Growing up as a young witch, Sophie knows her family expects her to attend the best magic school. She is sent to train with relatives she’s never met, but instead of learning spells, she has to do chores.

When a frustrated Sophie tries to do magic on her own, she accidentally entangles her magic with that of a water dragon named Lir, stranding him on land without his memories. Lir is powerful, and Sophie could harness his magic to ace her entrance exam—even if it means working against Lir’s attempts to return to his home. In this solo debut from award-nominated artist Wendy Xu, young witch Sophie must decide—what kind of person does she want to be?

STARRED REVIEWS

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL – “Sophie’s struggles and growth will resonate with younger readers, especially those who love the “Tea Dragon Society” and the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Relatable and heartwarming.”

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

FrenchBliss Editions
SpanishEdiciones Urano

DRAMATIC RIGHTS

Please contact Wendy’s Film/TV agent: Mary Pender-Coplan (UTA)

NOTE: Sold in a preempt. Two more graphic novels under contract.


Linda Camacho


Graphic Novel

Middle Grade


Coming-of-Age

Commercial

Contemporary

Diverse

Family

Fantasy

Friendship

Nature

Speculative

Supernatural


Dramatic

Translation

UK

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MOONCAKES

Fall 2019, Lion Forge, 256 pp

A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft.

Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers’ bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any town home. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.

STARRED REVIEWS

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL – “Xu and Walker have created a charming, magical tale…[Tam and Nova’s] shared identities (they are both Chinese American and queer) are integral to their characters; Tam’s nonbinary identity and Nova’s hearing impairment are similarly authentic…This sweet, spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance.”

ACCOLADES

  • 2020 Hugo Award finalist for Best Graphic Story or Comic

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

FrenchBliss Editions
PolishVirtualo Spółka
Portuguese (Brazil)Darkside
SpanishEdiciones Urano


Linda Camacho


Graphic Novel

Young Adult


Diverse

Fantasy

Graphic Novel

LGBTQIA+

Supernatural


Translation