Raft Books is seeking publishing and distribution partners who share our vision of bringing powerful, character-driven stories to a wider audience. If you are a publisher, distributor, or media partner interested in collaboration, we would love to hear from you.
Raft Books is the creative home of author and educator Marc DeAngelo. His work ficuses on blending therapeutic insight with heartfelt storytelling. DeAngelo’s writing offering young readers and families messages of resilience, hope, and self-discovery.
Current and upcoming titles include:
- Wesley and the River Run – Marc’s debut young adult novel, which introduces principles of mindfulness, resiliency, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through an engaging story about an eleven-year-old boy and his friends.
- Wesley and the Fifth Grade (Coming Soon) – The prequel to Wesley and the River Run.
- The Cellphone Monument (Coming 2026) – Marc’s next major project, a work of realistic fiction looking at generational struggles and healing that comes through understanding.
Why Partner with Raft Books?
Marc DeAngelo is an author who is also a practicing high school social worker with over 25 years of experience in Prince William County Schools. He is a 2024 Champion of Children Award recipient and a trusted voice among educators, parents, and mental health professionals.
Books addressing social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health for young readers represent a rapidly growing category. According to industry reports:
- – The SEL market for K-12 education is projected to grow significantly as schools increasingly prioritize student mental health.
- – Titles that blend narrative fiction with therapeutic themes consistently perform well with both trade and institutional buyers
- – Authors with professional credibility in education and mental health are uniquely positioned to reach schools, libraries, and counseling professionals
Presenting Author & Workshop Leader
Marc is available for school visits, conferences, and professional development workshops. Using his book as a guide, he leads sessions for teachers on:
- Integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into the classroom
- Supporting students with learning differences
- Building resiliency and self-advocacy skills in young people
These workshops create natural opportunities for bulk sales, school district adoptions, and ongoing community engagement.
Strong Early Endorsements
Marc’s work has been praised by leading voices in the mental health field, including Sheri Van Dijk, renowned psychotherapist and author, who called Wesley and the River Run: “a lovely book that puts skills into real-life for young people. Easy to relate to and understand.”
Let’s Work Together
We are actively seeking partners who can help bring these important stories to the readers who need them most.
To express interest please reach out to Raft Books directly through our Facebook page.
We look forward to exploring how we can work together to make a difference in the lives of young readers.
Raft Books is based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.