Rights & Brands has been appointed master agent for the children’s book series, Vera & Ville, handling publishing and licensing rights worldwide.
Targeted at children aged 0-3, authored by Katarina Ekstedt and brought to life through illustrations of Lovisa Blomberg, the stories centre on the experiences of Vera, a spirited young girl with dark hair and freckles, and her best friend Ville, a kind, calm, and careful boy.
With 15 titles published in less than five years, Vera & Ville has emerged as one of Sweden’s most beloved children’s book series, with over 200,000 copies sold. The series is growing with more books and continues to expand its offerings with plans for audiobooks, colouring books, games, mobile apps, music and more.
“We are thrilled to represent Vera & Ville and bring their stories to a wider audience and create products based on these wonderful books,” commented Anna Svenman, retail and sales manager at Rights & Brands. “The universal themes of friendship and discovery resonate deeply with young readers and parents alike, making Vera & Ville a great addition to any child’s library.”
Katarina Ekstedt, author of Vera & Ville, continued: “I really look forward to working with Rights & Brands and bringing the Vera & Ville stories to new heights with a licensing program and ensuring they reach more young hearts around the globe.”
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