Meredith Mundy at Abrams Appleseed has acquired world rights to Party Panic by Jolene Gutiérrez (l.), illustrated by Angel Chang. Birdy, a child who is easily overwhelmed, agrees to attend an event she imagines will be very stressful: a party. With new and overwhelming noises, smells, foods, and more, can Birdy brave this new world to help support a friend for their celebration? Publication is set for spring 2027; Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary Agency represented the author, and Susan Penny at the Bright Agency represented the illustrator.