9 Story acquires minority equity stake and first-look deal with UK publisher

TORONTO – 9 Story Media Group announced today it has acquired a minority equity stake in and now has a first look deal with UK-based publishing company Knights Of. “Under the terms of the deal, 9 Story has exclusive first-look rights to acquire audio-visual, merchandising, theatrical and ancillary rights to Knights Of’s book properties,” a press release reads. Knights Of was created by Aimée Felone and David Stevens and “focuses on improving inclusivity in children’s books, both on the shelf and behind the scenes.” The publishing company has a roster of bestselling authors that includes Elle McNicoll (A Kind of...