We believe bold stories start bold conversations, and we’re proud to launch with a small but mighty list of books that do just that. These upcoming titles reflect everything we stand for: joy, courage, representation, and the quiet magic found in everyday moments. Each one has been chosen with care. We can’t wait to share them with you.
Warmly,
Rebel Goose Books
Upcoming Books
Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants
Written and Illustrated by Chris Paul Farias
Because who you are is beautiful and worthy of love.
This whimsically joyful picture book is an empowering children’s book that celebrates individuality across the rainbow-hued spectrum. With playful rhyme and exuberant illustrations, author-illustrator Chris Paul Rainbows Farias (they/them) celebrates the freedom to express yourself and the beauty of being exactly who you are.
Readers are invited to imagine a world where animals are hilariously limited in what they can do but humans are gloriously free to saunter, flaunt, and wear just what we want. From lipsticked llamas to tumbling giraffes, each page bursts with colorful chaos and loving affirmation.
At its heart, this is the book Chris wished they’d had as a kid growing up in a small town—one that gently opens the door to conversations about self-expression, gender, and being true to yourself.
June 2026 • Hardcover • 32 pages • 10” x 10” • $24.95 • 978-1-0694679-1-1
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Publishers Weekly – Rights Report (June 2025)
Quill & Quire – Rights Deal Coverage (June 2025)
Publishers Marketplace – Deal Announcement (June 2025)
About the Author and Illustrator
Chris Paul Rainbows Farias is an award-winning creative strategist, storyteller, and popular TikToker with over 315,000 followers. They first went viral after asking a local bakery for “the gayest cake ever” to celebrate their marriage to husband Jared. Chris is the founder of Unicorn Rebellion, a creative branding agency, and shares personal stories online that regularly draw thousands of views. They frequently speak with primary-grade students and educators about creativity, identity, and joy. Based in Ontario, Chris lives with Jared and their beloved menagerie of animals, including 10 chickens, 12 parrots, 5 bunnies, 3 dogs, 1 guinea pig, and a tortoise named Rock Hudson. Chris was recently awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal by the Hamilton YWCA for their advocacy and fundraising for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants is their debut picture book.
The Way I Win
Written by Angela Hollett
Illustrated by Ayala Kaganovitch
The world is big enough for all kinds of fighters.
In his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, a young boy steps onto the mat filled with nerves. He doesn’t always move the way others do. He doesn’t always follow the rules the way the world expects. But jiu-jitsu teaches him that his differences aren’t weaknesses—they are what make him strong.
The Way I Win is about finding your place without having to fit in. Told through a lyrical, reflective monologue and brought to life with vivid, emotionally rich illustrations, this powerful picture book celebrates the quiet resilience of kids who move through the world in their own way.
October 2026 • Hardcover • 40 pages • 10” x 8” • $24.95 • 978-1-0694679-0-4
About the Author
Angela Hollett is a certified holistic nutritionist, private chef, and founder of Bloom Natural Nutrition in Vancouver, where she supports pregnant and postpartum women with nutrient-rich meals and education. A former graphic designer, she brings creativity and care to all she does, including her debut picture book, The Way I Win. Inspired by her son’s first jiu-jitsu tournament, the story explores the emotional journey of stepping onto the mat. Angela is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt and mother to two young athletes. She’s passionate about the confidence, focus, and community the sport fosters. When she’s not working or training, she finds joy in cooking and adventuring with her family.
About the Illustrator
Ayala Kaganovitch is a debut picture book illustrator with a background in 2D animation and a love for emotionally rich, colourful storytelling. A graduate of the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, her work is known for expressive character poses, playful background details, and a vibrant style that brings every page to life. Ayala is passionate about creating joyful stories with an inclusive vision that reflects the diversity of young readers’ lives. When not sketching, she’s likely sipping bubble tea with friends or hiking Vancouver’s forest trails.
Nakano Takeko: The Last Onna Musha
Written by Sumiko Nakano
Illustrated by Alpha Yu
They trained her to be obedient. She trained herself for war.
In a crumbling empire where girls are expected to bow, Nakano dares to stand tall. Despite being raised in silence and poetry, she chooses the naginata over marriage and rebellion over obedience. When war comes to Aizu, she forms the Jōshitai, a corps of women warriors, and leads them into battle. Not for glory. Not for honor. But because no one else will.
Nakano Takeko: The Last Onna-Musha is for readers who believe sisterhood is a battle cry. This stunning graphic novel told by Takeko’s own descendant, Sumiko Nakano, reclaims the true story of Japan’s most legendary female warrior. A debut of rare intensity, this is a story of rage honed into resistance, grief carried like a weapon, and legacy born from love and fire.
October 2027 • Paperback • Full-Colour • 200 pages • 6” x 9” • 978-1-0694679-2-8
About the Author
Sumiko Nakano was born in Osaka, Japan. At four years old, she survived the car accident that took her parents—and her voice. Adopted and raised in the UK, she grew up navigating silence, memory, and a lineage rooted in defiance. A trained martial artist with a background in historical research, and editor at International Martial Arts Magazine, Sumiko brings both physical discipline and historical insight to her storytelling. She is a descendent of Nakano Takeko, the legendary onna-musha who defied expectations to fight for what she believed in. This is her first book for younger readers and a deeply personal tribute to the courage that runs in her blood.
About the Illustrator
Alpha Yu is a debut illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from Emily Carr University, where he specialized in landscape art. A lifelong manga enthusiast, Alpha is drawn to introspective and inclusive storytelling, with a focus on creating meaningful work for young readers, particularly within Canada’s Asian community. He received an Honourable Mention for the John C. Kerr Chancellor Emeritus Awards for Excellence in Visual Arts for his self-published graphic novel A Canadian’s Guide to Making Manga. When he’s not drawing, Alpha enjoys long walks at sunset and building model robots—though not at the same time. His collaboration with Rebel Goose and writer Sumiko Nakano marks his first professionally published graphic novel.