9 Story Media Group Takes Stake in Publishing House

9 Story Media Group has acquired a minority equity stake and entered into a first-look deal with the Knights Of publishing company.

Created by Aimée Felone and David Stevens, the London-based Knights Of focuses on improving inclusivity in children’s books, both on the shelf and behind the scenes. 9 Story now has exclusive first-look rights to acquire audiovisual, merchandising, theatrical and ancillary rights to Knights Of’s book properties.

The Knights Of roster of authors includes Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark), Kelly Yang (Front Desk, Three Keys), Jason Reynolds (Look Both Ways, The Run Series) and Sharna Jackson (High-Rise Mystery).

“We are thrilled to partner with Knights Of, which is changing the face of publishing by putting inclusion at the center of everything they do,” said Vince Commisso, president and CEO of 9 Story Media Group. “Their mission to make books for every kid closely aligns with 9 Story’s core values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are excited to collaborate with the Knights Of team and bring new stories from diverse voices to life on screen so that no child is left behind.”

“Partnering with 9 Story is an absolute joy for us at Knights Of,” said Felone. “ Bringing investors onboard has always gone beyond financial motives for us, so to bring on board a company, who is not only at the forefront of their media sector but also so closely aligned with our ethos, was an incredible opportunity for everyone involved. We’re so excited to see how this partnership will further our mutual growth!”