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‘You’ve Reached Sam’ Spinoff Novel From Dustin Thao Sells to Penguin’s Dutton in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
A sequel to Dustin Thao's YA book "You've Reached Sam" has been set up at Penguin's Dutton Children's Books imprint in a seven-figure deal
“You’ve Found Oliver” is targeting a fall 2025 release with Dutton’s Julie Strauss-Gabel, publisher behind beloved YA books including “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Looking for Alaska,” “If I Stay” and “Anna and the French Kiss,” working as Thao’s editor on the new project. While not among the authors that have had their books adapted into TV shows or film, Thao, who is repped by CAA’s Michelle Weiner, says “there are a few secrets at the moment” regarding a potential on-screen version of “You’ve Reached Sam.” He graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and he is currently in a PhD program at Northwestern University.
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