‘Joanna Volpe (New Leaf Literary and Media)’

Represented by Joanna Volpe “I love zombies.  And I love the Victorian era (even in America).  And I love the Ghostbusters.  And I love unexpected and strong heroines who are flawed.  This book had all four things–a true feat!” There’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia. . . . Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper: The ...

Represented by Joanna Volpe “There’s drama, secrets, romance, bribes, politics, fashion, boys…it’s like peeking into a fantasy world that actually exists. This one was just so much fun!” Jackie Whitman, Washington DC’s “It Girl.” She’s drop-dead gorgeous, brilliant and dating the President’s son. Under 24/7 media scrutiny, she never makes a mistake…but there’s a new guy on the scene with all the right moves. Suddenly, being bad has never looked so good. Taylor Cane, blonde bombshell and wild child extraordinaire. She’s the leader of the pack and the glue that binds the four of them together. Reckless adventure is her specialty, ...

Represented by Joanna Volpe “I met the author of this book at a conference and knew as soon as I read the first pages that I wanted to work with her.  Magnolia Kelch is one of those brash, gritty characters that stick with you, and the yearning on the pages for wanting (and not wanting to want) Theo is swoon-worthy.” Magnolia Kelch is no stranger to pain. Beautiful and powerful, she’s spent her entire life at the mercy of her sadistic father and the rest of the Kelch clan, who have tortured her and tested the limits of her powers. After ...

Represented by Joanna Volpe “The author really managed to nail it with this one: she told a realistic and hard story, while still keeping with the heart of what makes middle grade my favorite genre.  Hastin (the main character) is naive but brave and full of hope; he cares deeply, but he makes mistakes; and he stands up for what’s right.  I cry every time I read it.” After ten-year-old Hastin’s family borrows money to pay for his sister’s hospital bill, he leaves his village in northern India to take a job as an elephant keeper and work off the debt. He thinks ...

Represented by Joanna Volpe “This story is adventurous and funny and clever all rolled into one, but what really sold me on it was the voice. Elvie’s voice is so, so strong–it grabbed me from the first page.Teen pregnancy is never easy—especially not when extraterrestrials are involved. The first in a new trilogy.” Elvie Nara was doing just fine in the year 2074. She had a great best friend, a dad she adored, and bright future working on the Ares Project on Mars. But then she had to get involved with sweet, gorgeous, dumb-as-a-brick Cole—and now she’s pregnant. Getting shipped off ...

Represented by Joanna Volpe “I loved the world-building in this book, and how many intricate subplots and backstories Shelby wove in, while not slowing down the pacing a bit.  She has a whole cast of characters that are *interesting*.” When Rory realizes fairy tales are the real deal at Ever After School, she embarks on a classic quest to fulfill her destiny. Rory Landon has spent her whole life being known as the daughter of a famous movie star mom and director dad. So when she begins a new after-school program and no one knows who her family is, Rory ...