In her enthusiastic review for the School Library Journal blog, Elizabeth Bird wrote, “If [Smash] follows the lead of such other successful webcomics as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Jellaby in print form, I will be well pleased.”
And now, we’re doing just that.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve signed a deal to have Season One of Smash published by Candlewick Press, the home of such acclaimed children’s books as the Judy Moody, Girl Detective series and the novels of Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux)!
We want to give our HUGE thanks to Mary Lee Donovan, our editor at Candlewick, who loved and believed in Smash at first glance, and our amazing agent, Bernadette Baker-Baughman of the Baker’s Mark Literary Agency, for her tireless support in making our dream a reality.
Kyle and I also owe a gigantic debt to the other half of Team Smash: Sarah Fenton for her fantastic colors, and Jamie Bolton for all of her hard work behind the scenes.
We don’t have a publication date yet, but you can bet we’ll let you know as soon as we do. And for the time being, you can still read Season One online for free!
Here are some pictures of the signing:
Chris signs the contract in Portland.
Kyle signs in Seattle.
Chris is kind of glowing here.
Kyle’s turn to smile!
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Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhh!!!!!! So happy and SO proud of both of you!!!! I’m ECSTATIC! Can’t wait!
You guys look great in these pictures. Happiness!
Awesome! Congrats guys!
And lots of grinning over at the Candlewick Press office in Somerville, Massachusetts, too!
My two sons rock!
Congrats, friends! WELL deserved!!
Been a long time coming, but worth waiting for. I’m proud of you both & happy for you, too. Can’t wait to actually hold the book in my (hot) little hands…!!!
Hey–great job, guys! Awesome news.
Fantastic!
F___in Awesome!!! Dreams do come true… Couldn’t happen to a more deserving Duo, F___in A, Yeah !!!
FANTASTIC!!!!!
i remember looking at your sketches many, many years ago and thinking WOW!!
not many people in this world get to make their passion their job.
What’s up cuz,
Words can’t express how proud I am of the both of you. I love the whole Smash series, best of luck with everything. This is just the beginning, continue to remain humble and the world is at your fingertips. Love ya guys and CONGRATS!
Your cuz,
Teddy in New Orleans
That rocks guys, congratulations. You definitely deserve it, Smash is awesome. I’ll be looking for the book, I want a copy for sure.