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[04/03/25 - 11:53 AM]
Awesomeness Aquires the Rights to "Racing Hearts," Highly Anticipated Debut Novel from Ann Adams
Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, "Racing Hearts" is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian.
[via press release from Nickelodeon]

AWESOMENESS AQUIRES THE RIGHTS TO "RACING HEARTS," HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT NOVEL FROM ANN ADAMS

LOS ANGELES - April 3, 2025 - Awesomeness TV has landed the rights to Racing Hearts, the highly anticipated debut novel by Ann Adams, to develop as a streaming movie. Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, Racing Hearts is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian. Together, they challenge each other to overcome their limits, all while navigating the deepening feelings that grow between them.

"I couldn't put the book down and knew instantly Racing Hearts would be the perfect fit for Awesomeness' YA audience," said Shauna Phelan, Head of Live-Action Scripted Series and Film for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon. "We're so excited to partner with Tamara and the talented creative team at LYLAS to bring this fresh, female-driven story to life."

Adapted by screenwriter Tamara Chestna (Moxie, Something from Tiffany's), Racing Hearts will be published by Bantam Dell in Spring 2026. Lauren Miller Rogen, Jen Ray and Sophie Hoegh of LYLAS Pictures are producing with Awesomeness, who will also serve as the studio.

"I'm beyond thrilled to have Tamara, LYLAS Pictures, and Awesomeness working to bring my book to life on screen. I've been blown away by their passion, creativity, and vision--they're truly the perfect team to capture the heart of this story," said Adams.

Awesomeness TV is behind the hit YA mystery School Spirits on Paramount + and To All The Boys I've Loved Before spin off XO Kitty for Netflix. Recently, Awesomeness TV announced that it acquired the rights to That Friend for a TV series, the debut audiobook created by rising comedian Sabrina Brier. Awesomeness has also optioned Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling book series Blue Bloods and is developing it as a TV series.

LYLAS is currently in production on the animated film TANGLES, which is being financed by Monarch Media and stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson, Beanie Feldstein, and Seth Rogen.

About Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world's biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, series spinoff XO Kitty, Emmy(R) winner Trinkets), Paramount+ (fan-favorite drama series School Spirits, the beloved iCarly) and Hulu (Emmy winner Zac & Mia, Emmy nominee Pen15). As a leading media brand, Awesomeness' worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramoun4t's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.





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