Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's bestselling "It Takes a Village", published in 1996, is now being brought out as a full-colour picture book for young readers.
Simon & Schuster will release the book this fall. It will be illustrated by Marla Frazee, a two-time Caldecott Honour winner.
The deal was made by Carolyn Reidy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jon Anderson, President and Publisher, Children's Publishing Division of Simon & Schuster. Robert B Barnett of Williams & Connolly, represented the author. Paula Wiseman will be the editor.
Besides the US, the book will also be published by Simon & Schuster's international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the UK.
Over 20 years ago, the original "It Takes a Village" inspired the US to think critically about how the choices made today, to raise children and support families, will determine how one will face the challenges of the future, the publisher said.
"The picture book edition will bring this inspiring message to a new generation in a format that is perfect for story time and bedtime. As she did with the original book, Hillary Clinton will donate her net proceeds from the sale of the book to charity," it added.
"We are proud to release Hillary Clinton's 'It Takes a Village' in an edition that can be shared widely across the nation, by families, and in classrooms and libraries," said Anderson, adding "The book will cast Secretary Clinton's incredible timely and timeless message even further, brilliantly paired with Marla Frazee's amazing art."
Illustrator Frazee said, "I am deeply honoured to help bring Hillary Clinton's life's work and devotion to public service, which has inspired me and millions of others, to children and those who love them.
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