LOOPS by Geisel Honor author-illustrator Jashar Awan sells to Simon & Schuster (Agent: Erica Rand Silverman)

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Written By Hillary Godwin

Celia Lee at Simon & Schuster has acquired Loops by Geisel Honor author-illustrator Jashar Awan, a picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie your shoelaces, and be a big kid. Publication is scheduled for spring 2026; Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio negotiated the deal for world English rights.

Hillary Godwin
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