He works in author development for a major book publisher in New York City, where he lives with his husband and their dog. Years later, Phil is now the bestselling author of The Gravity of Us, As Far As You’ll Take Me, and other queer books for kids and teens. But after a while, the dry writing started to get to him, so he thought he’d finally work on that book he always wanted to write. and hundreds of emails to annoyed journalists. He loved writing for a living, even if he was writing press releases and news stories. Not long after-and he’s not totally sure how-he was jumping headfirst into a career in non-profit PR and sleeping in a real bed. When he first left his home state, he landed in Washington, DC with no job prospects, $800 in graduation money, and the promise of a walk-in closet to live in. in Publishing with Creative Writing from Kingston University. in Music from the University of Dayton and an M.A. While it could be seen as a boring lifestyle to some, he kept himself entertained by playing the piano and writing stories that stretched his imagination. Publication is scheduled for summer 2022 Brent Taylor at Triada US negotiated the six-figure deal for world English rights.Phil Stamper grew up in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio. That is, until he comes out and his overly supportive dad puts a comically huge pride flag in their yard, suddenly turning all eyes on him. In his middle grade debut, 13-year-old Jake loves his rural town, but doesn’t always feel supported by the people there, so he fades into the background. As senior year approaches-with the real world looming just beyond-how can these lifelong friends stay close when their futures seem to be forcing them apart? (Publication of the first book is planned for winter 2022.) Small Town Prideīook deal announcement from Publisher’s Weekly: Megan Ilnitzki at HarperCollins has won, at auction, Small Town Pride and a second untitled novel by YA author Phil Stamper. The first entry in this YA rom-com duology follows four queer teens during an unforgettable summer.

Book deal announcement from Publisher’s Weekly: Mary-Kate Castellani at Bloomsbury has bought Phil Stamper’s The Valedictorians, plus an untitled sequel.

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