rights for our agency list, it was decided that FBF is a timely rite of passage for anyone seeking to deepen their relationships in the international publishing community. We live in a world that is increasingly reliant on email communication, and what I most look forward to at my first FBF is the opportunity to be a real, living, breathing advocate of the books we so passionately believe in.”
Digital Leaf London, UK
“We’re saying a proper hello to the publishing world” Founded last year by Neil Jeffries and Dustin Brooks, Digital Leaf is a children’s book publisher, specialising in digital storytelling—from storybook apps and e-books to iBooks—as well as printed books. Titles include the iBook, Tales for Great Grandchildren, and the physical and digital stories, Pancake Pandemonium and Feed-Em Fred (Te
Chef of Dread). Co-founder Dustin Brooks says:
“Having visited both the Bologna and London Book Fairs we decided we were ready for the big one that is Frankfurt. We’ve got some great children’s titles just about to be released as both apps and as printed picture books so we are keen to promote those and look for rights deals. “It’s our first time exhibiting so it’s
a big moment for us, kind of our stepping out of the shadow and saying a proper hello to the publishing world. We want to make people aware of our name and the good work we do generally, with our digital ability to the fore. We are looking to sell the rights on our current titles and find international distribution partners along with promoting our upcoming titles that we have in the pipeline. To see what new technologies are being launched at the fair that might be helpful in making app development easier and