Coming Soon!
How to Befriend
a Vampire
Written by Rose Marie Walano
& Illustrated by Leanne Hatch
It’s official! Rose's first book, How to Befriend a Vampire, illustrated by Leanne Hatch and published by Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster, will hit shelves summer 2028.
Publishers Weekly Announcement:
Danielle Collins at Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane Books has acquired world rights to How to Befriend a Vampire by Rose Marie Walano (l.), illustrated by Leanne Hatch. A girl thinks the only explanation for the odd behavior of her classmate is that he must be a vampire, so she sets out to plan the perfect fang-friendly playdate. Publication is set for summer 2028; Christie Megill at the CAT Agency represented the author, and Janine Le at Janine Le Literary Agency represented the illustrator.
Rose can’t wait to share more very soon!
Keep an eye on this page for more updates on Rose’s books — including the ONES that have yet to be announced!
And if you’re interested in working with Rose,
please contact her agent,
Christie Megill at The CAT Agency,
via cmegill@catagencyinc.com.
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