Book Deal: Yingcheng's Two Hats

Thrilled to share that Yingcheng's Two Hats has been acquired by publisher Arthur Levine at Levine Querido.

Book Details

• Author: Erica Lyons
• Illustrator: Sally Deng
• Publisher: Levine Querido
• Release Date: Spring 2027 (scheduled for March 2, 2027)
• Page Count: 32 pages (Hardcover)
• Target Reading Age: 4–8 years (Preschool to Grade 3)

Story Overview

• Subject: The book tells the story of Zhou Yingcheng (also known as Moshe ben Avram) from Kaifeng.
• Historical Significance: He was the highest-ranking Chinese Jew in the Imperial system during the 1600s.
• Plot: The story follows how he managed to conquer rebels, sponsor schools, rebuild his local synagogue, and balance both of his rich cultural identities.

Representation

• Author's Agent: Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency
• Illustrator's Agent: Tracy Marchini at Tracy Marchini Literary