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CHRISSY METZ AND BRADLEY COLLINS TO PUBLISH DEBUT CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK ABOUT FAITH, PRAYER, AND FAMILY BONDS
When I Talk to God, I Talk About You, scheduled for publication February 14, 2023
January 5, 2023 – New York, NY – Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show "This is Us," and songwriter Bradley Collins will publish their debut children’s book WHEN I TALK TO GOD, I TALK ABOUT YOU, with Flamingo Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. The book is scheduled for publication February 14, 2023. In simple, rhyming verse and accompanied by tender and gorgeous illustrations by artist Lisa Fields, a parent describes the many things they pray to God for as their child grows right before their eyes. The deal was brokered by Cait Hoyt, CAA, Margaret Anastas, Vice President and Publisher, Flamingo, and Cheryl Eissing, Associate Editor.
Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins said, “ 'When I talk to God, I Talk About You' is a journey through the dream of raising a child and watching them grow right before your eyes all while supporting their unique path with love and guidance through a tender introduction to prayer.”
Margaret Anastas said, “Chrissy and Bradley have created the perfect introduction to learning how to talk to God. In the simplest way, they tackle a profound topic with love and light. I am so honored to be working with them on something so meaningful.”
Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominee Chrissy Metz stars on the award-winning NBC series "This Is Us,” winner of the 2018 and 2019 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series and People's Choice Award for "Favorite New TV Drama.” Chrissy starred in the hit 20th Century Fox faith-based film, BREAKTHROUGH. She also performs “I’m Standing With You” on the Breakthrough soundtrack, written by 10-time Academy Award nominee Diane Warren. Chrissy’s other credits include Superstore, The Last OG, American Horror Story: Freak Show, My Name is Earl, Entourage, and the Netflix film SIERRA BURGUSS. Chrissy Metz is from Homestead, Florida. Chrissy recently released her memoir, THIS IS ME, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller List.
Bradley Collins is a songwriter and creative community advocate living and working in his native Nashville, Tennessee. Through a decades-long career spanning artist and songwriter development, music publishing, real estate, event production, and more, Bradley has worked to protect and expand creators’ rights alongside promoting responsible urban growth in rapidly-expanding Nashville. The oldest of two, Bradley grew up in the music business, closely watching his father, Grammy nominated producer and publisher Tom Collins. Bradley’s career began at the legendary Acuff Rose Music Publishing. Bradley moved on to work in artist management, publishing, and more, expanding into an independent, entrepreneurial role that allows him to support and counsel creators while making time for his own music.
Lisa Fields grew up in Katonah, New York, a small hamlet north of NYC. She was always encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an artist by her parents and three sisters. Lisa received her BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2006. She currently resides in New York City where she is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. The company, which employs more than 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson. As of April 1, 2020, Bertelsmann is full owner of the company. With more than 300 imprints and brands on six continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital English- German- and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With over 15,000 new titles, and more than 600 million print, audio and eBooks sold annually, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.
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