9 Story Brands inked a deal with Penguin Young Readers to serve as the global publishing partner for the new animated series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
The series, which airs on PBS KIDS, is based on the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.
The collection of titles from Penguin will include storybooks, leveled readers books, and sticker activity books. The first three titles — I Am Susan B. Anthony, I Am Cleopatra, and I Am Harry Houdini — will go on sale on April 14. Additionally, the 20th book in the Ordinary People Change the World Series — I Am Leonardo da Vinci — will also arrive in stores on the same date.
9 Story Distribution International has worldwide distribution rights outside Canada, while 9 Story Brands manages all global licensing and merchandising rights.
