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THE LITTLEST GRITO takes home the silver medal for "Best Children's Fiction Picture Book in English" from the International Latino Book Awards!

Congratulation to Hen&ink's Nicholas Solis and THE LITTLEST GRITO's illustrator Teresa Martinez, the team at Sleeping Bear Press and to the other silver award winners — the company we keep is pretty bright and shiny!

https://www.latinobooks.org/2025-winners.html
erzsi
In illustrator, news, reviews

Brava!

"A playful and timely tale that teaches kids how to spot fearmongering and follow evidence."

Thanks to Kirkus Reviews for the starred review of JIBBERJACK, FIBBERJACK, written by Stefanie Gamarra and illustrated by Hen&ink's Marta Pilosio.

"... Pilosio’s illustrations complement the story fantastically: Adults appear angular and performative, while Frida, with an adorable short black bob and bangs, is expressive and determined. Small visual details, such as a “No Monsters” protest sign, cleverly shape the book’s message. Back-matter discussion prompts and a “Become a Truth Detective” checklist offer practical and engaging guidance for children and caregivers.

  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/stefanie-gamarra/jibberjack-fibberjack/
erzsi
In author, news, reviews

"A lyrical Tribute to a Catalan child who grew up to become one of the 20th century's most renowned cellists... Intense and heartfelt."

— Kirkus Reviews

  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/christy-mihaly/music-and-silence-2/
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In author, deals, news

Kathleen Merz at Eerdmans has bought world rights to MUSIC AND SILENCE by Christy Mihaly (PATIENCE PATCHES; WATER), illustrated by Mariona Cababssa (WATER; A GIFT FOR AMMA), about Pablo Casals, the preeminent cellist of the first half of the 20th Century and a fierce opponent of Franco's fascism, and the power of music and how its silence can echo around the world. Publication is planned for 2026. Erzsi Deak at Hen&ink Literary represented the author, and Mela Bolinao at MB Artists represented the Illustrator.

https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/deals/ss.cgi?d=477259
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In author, deals, news

Kate DePalma at Barefoot Books has bought world rights to BAREFOOT BOOKS AMERICA'S FOUNDING MYTHS... AND WHAT REALLY HAPPENED! by Christy Mihaly (WATER: A DEEP DIVE OF DISCOVERY), illustrated by Marta Sevilla (THE BARD AND THE BOOK). Kate DePalma will edit. This large-format picture book developed for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence examines both the larger-than-life stories we'veheard about America's founding and the true stories behind them. Publication is set for spring 2026. Erzsi Deak at Hen&ink represented the author, and Elisa Leung at Marlena Agency represented the illustrator.

https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/deals/ss.cgi?d=534112
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In awards, illustrator, news

Hen&ink's MARTA PILOSIO is the SCBWI SF South Featured Illustrator for Fall 2025 and the Winner of the Holiday in the Park People's Choice Portfolio Award!

Congratulations, Marta!

https://www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouth/featured-illustrator-for-fall-2025-holiday-in-the-park-people-s-choice-portfolio-award-marta-pilosio
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In author, awards, news

EUREKA! Lisa Rogers' JOAN MITCHELL PAINTS A SYMPHONY Selected for a 2025 EUREKA! SILVER AWARD by the California Reading Association's EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards!

Congratulations to Lisa Rogers, Stacy Innerst and everyone at Calkins Creek—and all the awardees!

  https://californiareading.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eureka-2025-slideshow.pdf