TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION and GRAYSON SAVES THE LIBRARY by Melissa Taylor sell to Red Comet Press

Michael Yuen-Killick at Red Comet Press has acquired world rights to two picture books by Imagination Soup blogger Melissa Taylor. The first title, Tova's Sweet Solution, tells the story of Tova Baker, a bear with a bellyache, who learns to manage her allergies, illustrated by debut artist Aurelie Lise-Anne. The second book, Grayson Saves the Library, stars a gargoyle who helps to bring readers back to his library, illustrated by Dave McCall, also a debut artist. The books are slated for publication in spring and fall 2026 respectively; Allison Hellegers at Stimola Literary Studio represented the author, and Gary Swift at the Lemonade Agency represented both illustrators.