THE SUN WANTS TO PLAY by Vikram Madan, illustrated by Jashar Awan, sells to Simon and Schuster (Agents: Rosemary Stimola & Erica Rand Silverman)

Celia Lee at Simon and Schuster has bought world English rights to The Sun Wants to Play by Geisel Honor author Vikram Madan, illustrated by Jashar Awan, a picture book collection of short poems traversing a child's outdoor experiences through the seasons via the sun shining on bugs and beaches, summer storms and snowy nights, leaf piles and spring flowers, and more. It's scheduled for spring 2027, Rosemary Stimola represented the author and Erica Rand Silverman represented the illustrator, both at Stimola Literary Studio.