ULTIMATE ANIMAL SHOWDOWN by Lola M. Schaefer sells to Sourcebooks eXplore (Agent: Rosemary Stimola)

Justin Krasner at Sourcebooks eXplore has bought North American rights to Ultimate Animal Showdown by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Enrico Lorenzi. In this picture book, animals go head-to-head in battles for strongest, fastest, smelliest, and more—and kids crown the winners. Publication is planned for April 2027; Rosemary Stimola at Stimola Literary Studio represented the author, and Ethan and Heather Long at Tugeau 2 represented the illustrator.