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Libro International buys rights to Brazilian children’s classic
English edition of Branquinho, O Dognauta to be published in 2014.
Libro International will publish the
first English edition of Branquinho, O Dognauta, a classic of Brazilian
children’s literature, in mid-2014.
Independent publisher Gryphus Editora
of Rio de Janeiro agreed the rights deal this August with Oratia Media, the
publisher of Libro International books.
Diego d’Alberqueque’s story tells of an amazing
white dog who comes to Earth in a flying saucer. This alien canine has ears
where he should have eyes, and eyes in the back of his head – but he wins the
love of a young boy. Here the adventure begins …
First published in 1982, Branquinho, O Dognauta
has remained in print and sold tens of thousands of copies in Brazil. Gryphus
publisher Gisela Zincone issued the sixth edition in 2011, with illustrations
by Felipe Vellozo.
“Diego wrote this book when he was eight,” Zincone
said. “Almost 30 years after, the book remains fresh and contemporary. It tells
a beautiful story about accepting differences while it makes us think about the
impact of science and technology in our lives.”
The book will be on the New Zealand stand at the
Frankfurt Book Fair from 9–13 October.
“Last year New Zealand was country of honour at
Frankfurt, this year’s it’s Brazil’s turn,” commented Peter Dowling of Oratia
Media.“We’ll use this platform to promote Branquinho and develop more projects
between New Zealand and Brazilian authors and publishers.”
Dowling, who speaks Brazilian Portuguese, will
oversee the translation – with the confirmed English title to be revealed at
the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Branquinho, O Dognauta
Diego
D’Albuquerque, illustrated by Felipe Vellozo; translated by Peter Dowling
ISBN: 978-1-877514-62-3 NZ$16.99
/ 200 x 200 mm/ PB / 24 pp / colour
For further information, contact:
Isabell
Zitzelsberger 022 156 7470 isabell@oratiamedia.com
Libro
International, a division of Oratia Media
www.librointernational.com | www.oratiamedia.com
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