HarperCollins Acquires First Official Book From Global Superstar Cody Simpson

Anna Valentine says, "Cody Simpson is one of the most exciting up-and-coming artists of his generation and I'm thrilled to welcome him to HarperCollins. Having toured the world with Justin Bieber, Cody has thrilled millions of teenage fans with his chart-topping music and I'm excited for him to do the same with his debut book."

World rights for the book were bought by Anna Valentine, Publishing Director, Harper Non-Fiction and David Linker, Executive Editor, HarperCollins US from Matt Graham at Scooter Braun Projects, Primary Wave and CAA.

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