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Michelle Jing Zhang's debut graphic novel “Somewhere in the Gray'' has been sold at auction for worldwide rights in a six-figure publishing deal.
Article summary
- Michelle Jing Zhang's debut graphic novel “Somewhere in the Gray'' sold for six figures.
- This manga deals with the themes of asexuality and the growth of high school students.
- FSG's Grace Kendall has acquired world rights to Somewhere in the Grey, scheduled to launch in 2026.
michelle jin chan's debut graphic novel, somewhere in the gray“I'm dating the most popular girl in school, but what seems easy to my friends – getting intimate in any way with my partner – doesn't feel right to her at all, and she's struggling with her life.'' It's about a girl who learns that she's more than okay to be.'' Somewhere in the grayness of asexuality. ”
grace kendall FSG has acquired worldwide rights. somewhere in the gray At auction, it was a six-figure deal.publication of somewhere in the gray Scheduled for fall 2026.Michelle Jin Zhang's agent Gemisco Chambers – Black Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the contract.
Michelle Jing Zhang is a queer Chinese-American illustrator from the Pacific Northwest.works such as grandpa suit Her final project, Upworthy, was featured on Buzzfeed. Lee DeanIntroducing Warrior Art Camp's Graphic Storytelling Class.and jade is a short comic created in 2021 amidst the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes post-pandemic, and is a story about love, fear, and relationships with grandparents, published in Fête Chinoise Magazine – Edition No. 8 It was published.
She wrote on Instagram: “I still can't believe I'm becoming a YA author and illustrator!!! SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY is my dream project and the one I wish my younger closeted bi/ace self would have. It's a story,” he posted. “I would have had it. To be honest, it still doesn't feel real, but I'm so excited and grateful to be able to work on a project that is so personal to me. Further supporting Ace's story. Thank you @gracekendallbooks @fsgyungreaders for this. I can't wait to make another book with you! As always, my amazing agent for believing in this story and my ability to create it Thanks to @jemiscoe. And thanks to @witchmarina (the first person to believe I could make this happen!!!). And to the rest of my beta readers and friends who gave me feedback on my pitch!! @craftbynicole @koalasinparis @lucaselliottart @ariadelsole @_courtney_luv @werideth @lillyluwrites @heylauragao @phoebekchua @oneblursotong @cshigaya”
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