Nicola Colton signs three-book deal with Bloomsbury for graphic novel series THE COSMIC CLUB
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THE COSMIC CLUB by Nicola Colton
From The Bookseller: Bloomsbury has acquired The Cosmic Club, a graphic novel adventure series by Nicola Colton.
Sarah Lambert, head of fiction, acquired world rights at auction from Sallyanne Sweeney at the International Creative Agency in a three-book deal.The first book is set to publish in July 2027, with the following books to come at six-month intervals. The series is aimed at five to nine-year-olds.
Colton’s series will “celebrate inclusivity, joy and magic, with gentle neurodiversity representation”. The synopsis for the first book reads: “Readers will meet best friends Pickle, Spark, Bo and their zoomy snail sidekick, Mr Sprinkles. When glittering Star Stairs appear at their favourite hangout, the Starnut Tree, the friends discover the Cosmic Club – and a universe of magical worlds!
“But three Cosmic Stars are missing, and without them, the fun-filled lands will become gloomy and sad. Can the pals use their new magic skills to find the stars? First stop: Ice Cloud Land.”
The series promises “interactive make-and-do activity pages throughout the books, including how to make your very own Cosmic Club badge”.
Colton said: “It’s an absolute dream come true to be working with Bloomsbury on a graphic novel series for young readers. I’m still pinching myself! The idea for The Cosmic Club began with a personal comic for Instagram about being neurodivergent. This series is close to my heart as it celebrates difference but I also hope it’s a fun adventure. I want readers to feel part of The Cosmic Club and have a good laugh as they join the friends on their quests. Everyone’s invited!”
Lambert said: “Nicola Colton is an incredible creative talent and I am beyond thrilled to be publishing her first graphic novel series, which is absolutely bursting with warmth, imagination and adventure. With its joyous inclusivity, dazzling magical worlds and engaging interactive elements, these books will instantly welcome young children in and make them feel that they belong.”
