Hachette Children’s swoops for 'inspirational' picture book from Dr Ranj Singh

Hachette Children’s Group has secured A Superpower Like Mine, the second picture book from Dr Ranj Singh with illustrations by Liam Darcy. 

Elaine Connolly, senior commissioning editor, acquired world rights in all languages from K T Forster at the K T Forster Literary Agency. Editor Katie Sassienie acquired the illustration rights from Frederica Dawson at The Bright Agency. A Superpower Like Mine will be published in paperback on 9th June 2022 with his next picture book, A Superfamily Like Ours, following in 2023.  

A Superpower Like Mine is the second picture book from Dr Singh after A Superhero Like You. The second instalment will expand the “empowering story about seeing the best in others and in yourself”.  

The synopsis reads: “The story follows Femi who has superpowers, but not of the superhero kind – she can’t fly or turn invisible. Femi’s dad says she has lots of superpowers on the inside that make her special. From kindness to creativity, bravery to patience – Femi discovers all the special powers that she, her friends, and the incredible people around her, bring out in one another every day.”  

Dr Singh is also the author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No Worries Guide for Boys which has been shortlisted for the Children’s Non-Fiction British Book Award 2022.  

Connolly commented: “HCG are thrilled to be working with Dr Ranj on more amazing picture books. Dr Ranj is passionate about creating worlds where every child can see themselves. In A Superpower Like Mine, Dr Ranj empowers kids to embrace what makes them different and special. We are very honoured and excited to be publishing this inspirational picture book.” 

Dr Singh added: “I’m a massive advocate of reminding children just how amazing they are. They don’t have to be born a certain way or from a particular background, each and every one of them has the potential to be awesome because everyone has superpowers that make them so. I’m incredibly proud of my second picture book, especially because diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of it. I want every child to feel seen, included and inspired.”