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Toonstar Inks Deal to Adapt HarperCollins Titles as Animated Series, Starting With Lisa Greenwald’s ‘Friendship List’ Books

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Toonstar Inks Deal to Adapt HarperCollins Titles as Animated Series, Starting With Lisa Greenwald’s ‘Friendship List’ Books
Apr 2, 2026 5:00am PT Toonstar Inks Deal to Adapt HarperCollins Titles as Animated Series, Starting With Lisa Greenwald’s ‘Friendship List’ Books

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Toonstar, an AI-powered animation studio, inked a multiyear deal with HarperCollins Publishers to co-produce a slate of original animated series based on select HarperCollins titles.

The partnership marks HarperCollins’ expansion into digital-first animation. The first project planned for development under the pact is “Friendship List,” based on Lisa Greenwald’s tween/teen book series that center on themes of friendship, self-discovery and navigating the challenges of growing up. In addition, HarperAlley (HarperCollins’s graphic novel imprint) will publish a graphic novel based on the Toonstar “Friendship List” series.

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