Kwame Alexander Inks Three-Book Deal With Blink

By Maryann Yin 

Kwame AlexanderKwame Alexander has signed a deal with the HarperCollins imprint, Blink. Robyn Burwell, an editor, negotiated the agreement with Arielle Eckstut of the Levine, Greenburg, Rostan literary agency.

The Newbery Medal winner plans to write three contemporary young adult novels. Alexander’s first new book will be published in Summer 2017.

Here’s more from the company blog post: “Alexander’s new books will deal with topics and issues that today’s teens face, with strong coming-of-age appeal, in unconventional settings. His characters embrace diversity and speak in a fresh, bold, and poetic voice that reaches the heart of today’s teen reader. Though formed in a collection, each title will have the ability to stand alone, featuring new characters facing different issues.”