Random House Graphic and Dr. Seuss Enterprises to release graphic novels featuring Dr. Seuss characters, kicking off with the Cat in the Hat in April 2024.
In 2024, Random House Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will publish the first-ever line of graphic novels starring classic Dr. Seuss characters in all-new stories. The announcement was made by Judith Haut, EVP, deputy publisher, Random House Children’s Books, and Susan Brandt, president and CEO, Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
The inaugural Dr. Seuss graphic novel programme list features three chapter book series penned by premier comic book creators, each starring an iconic Dr. Seuss character – the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Sam-I-Am – in brand-new adventures. The first installment of the Cat in the Hat series, Cat out of Water, by New York Times bestselling author Art Baltazar, will release on April 30th, 2024. Next will be a story featuring the Grinch, told by Kaeti Vandorn, inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Autumn 2024), followed by a Green Eggs and Ham–inspired story featuring Sam-I-Am and told by two-time Eisner Award–winner James Kochalka (Spring 2025). The authors will create subsequent titles in each character’s series.
“Ted Geisel completely transformed the way children learn to read with The Cat in the Hat nearly seventy years ago, and the unique experience of reading a Dr. Seuss book still energizes new generations of young readers,” commented Susan Brandt. “The launch of Dr. Seuss graphic novels is an exciting step in carrying forward Ted’s legacy and his belief in celebrating the endless possibilities of a child’s imagination.”
“Chapter book graphic novels are one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry, and we are absolutely over the moon to bring Dr. Seuss’s iconic characters to life in a new way that will not only excite kids, but also get more kids reading,” added Whitney Leopard, senior editor, Random House Graphic. “It is an honour to work with the lineup of comic book creators we have with Art, James and Kaeti, and I can’t wait for kids to get their hands on these new Dr. Seuss adventures.”
Art Baltazar and James Kochalka will appear at New York Comic Con to promote this special milestone for Dr. Seuss Publishing, with a Seussian celebration in the Family HQ room on Thursday, October 12th and including exclusive giveaways and photo ops with the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2.
