Carter Hasegawa at Candlewick Press has acquired, in a two-book deal, world rights to two picture books, DEVONTE'S SHOES and a second TBD, by K.E. Lewis, illustrated by Robert Paul Jr. Devonte's excitement to show off his summertime fine at the annual cookout takes a disappointing turn until neighborhood folks add their own flair, and Devonte learns the power of substance over style in this story about community kinship. Publication is slated for spring 2024; Lori Steel at Raven Quill Literary represented the author, and Christy Ewers at the CAT Agency represented the illustrator. Headshots of K.E. Lewis and Robert Paul Jr.

Devonte’s Shoes

Written by K. E. Lewis, Illustrated by Robert Paul Jr.

Devonte’s excitement to show off his summertime fine at the annual cookout takes a disappointing turn until the neighborhood folks add their own flair and Devonte learns the power of substance over style in this story about community kinship.

Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release: Spring 2027

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