Children's

Bluesky Alert

Chelsea Hensley at Mad Woman Literary Agency, MSWL and Chelsea's MSWL.

Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary Agency and MSWL.

Analía Cabello at Andrea Brown Literary Agency and Analía's MSWL.

Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Literary Agency.

Deal Alert

Keely Boeving | WordServe Literary

‘‘Keely also represents a very small number of picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction. In children’s literature, she is drawn to contemporary stories that take on perennial questions in a new way, excite the imagination, and allow children to see themselves in the book’s pages, perhaps for the first time.’’

“Recent titles:

• Be My Valenslime by Chris Tarantino

• Thankful Thanksgiving by Deb Adamson.”

Agency, Personal site, Twitter and MSWL.

Bibi Lewis | Ethan Ellenberg Agency

“For Children’s she represents Picture Books through Young Adult, with a particular interest in big hearted Middle Grade, innovative non-fiction and Young Adult Contemporary and Thrillers.”

Agency, Twitter and MSWL.

Andrea Morrison | Writers House

“I’m looking for quirky and laugh-out-loud picture books filled with heart, and, as in all categories, for stories featuring diverse characters by diverse creators - books that allow kids to see themselves in the stories they read. I’m passionate about working with author/illustrators who have stories they have to tell, and who are excited about sharing tales that children will remember in their teens, in their thirties, in their sixties…stories they’ll want to pass on to their own children and grandchildren. At this point in time, I’m only taking on author/illustrators and illustrators of picture books.”

Agency, Twitter, Publisher's Marketplace and MSWL.

Christie Megill | The CAT Agency

“Christie Megill is eager to work with illustrators, author/illustrators, and picture book authors, offering long-term support in their careers and creative journeys.

While her taste is broad, she’s especially excited to find fresh stories and artwork from voices that have previously been underrepresented.”

Agency, Personal site, Twitter and Publisher's Marketplace.

Emily Van Beek | Folio Jr

‘‘PICTURE BOOKS: At this time, I am exclusively interested in AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATORS. I’m especially looking for award-worthy artwork, character-driven series, and work by diverse creators featuring diverse stories.’’

Agency, Publisher’s Marketplace and MSWL.

Suzanne Gluck | William Morris Endeavor

“Her sweet spot is books that challenge the way we think, from groundbreaking literary fiction to works of nonfiction that reexamine history, science, and contemporary life. Alongside well-established bestsellers and prizewinners, she actively seeks to represent the next generation of important writers, including first novelists, new memoirists, journalists and academics who can translate their expertise into a story of significance.”

“Recent titles:

• The Adventures of Qai Qai by Serena Williams

• Hello World! by Kelly Corrigan

• Teddy Spaghetti by Dorothea Benton Frank and Victoria Benton Frank.”

Agency.

Joanna Volpe | New Leaf Literary

“Joanna represents all brands of fiction (commercial, literary and genre) and has a soft spot for speculative and/or fantastical elements … Across the board, she’s looking for anything that highlights under-represented voices, both real and fictional.”

“Recent titles:

• Rainbowz by Michael Arndt

• The Light in Me Sees the Light in You by Lori Nichols

• Polio Pioneer by Linda Elovitz Marshall.”

Agency, Publisher’s Marketplace, Twitter and MSWL.

April Jones Prince | Studio Goodwin Sturges

“We are looking for artists who are proactive, eager to grow, take direction exceptionally well, are engaged in the children’s publishing community, and look forward to promoting their own work through blogging, school visits, readings etc… Most of all, we are drawn to forthright, compassionate, hardworking humans who share our passion for lifting, empowering, and educating our next generation of readers and leaders.”

“Recent titles:

• Teddy Spaghetti by Dorothea Benton Frank and Victoria Benton Frank

• Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum (Storytelling Math) by Natasha Yim

• Trucker and Train by Hannah Stark.”

Agency.

Ellen Goff | HG Literary

“Ellen’s own list consists of YA writers and illustrators, as well as middle grade and picture book writers. She is also a member of HG Literary’s foreign rights team.

For picture books, Ellen is looking for author-illustrators, and projects that highlight the sparse and simple.”

Agency, Personal site, Twitter, Publisher's Marketplace and MSWL.

Shannon Gallagher | Wernick & Pratt Agency

“Shannon is interested in both fiction and nonfiction in all categories of children’s literature, from picture books to young adult, and she especially welcomes underrepresented perspectives.” 

Agency.

Jill Grinberg | Jill Grinberg Literary Management

“We are accepting submissions in all categories for: adult fiction and nonfiction, and children’s fiction and nonfiction (picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult), and are now accepting illustration-only submissions across all categories.”

“Recent titles:

• Meet the Latkes by Alan Silberberg

• Mitzi Tulane, Preschool Detective in What's That Smell? by Lauren McLaughlin

• We Are the Dinosaurs by Laurie Berkner.”

Agency, Twitter and Publisher's Marketplace.

Emily Sylvan Kim | Prospect Agency

“WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR:

• Select middle grade and early reader fiction with strong commercial appeal.”

“Recent titles:

• Ana & Andrew by Christine Platt

• Fairy Tales As Told by Clementine by Jenna Mueller.”

Agency, Twitter and Publisher’s Marketplace.

Erika Stevens | Salky Literary Management

‘‘In the realm of children’s literature, she’s looking only for inclusive work that children with gender-expansive identities and families will see themselves in.”

Agency.

Liza Flessig | Liza Royce Agency

“From picture books through adult projects, fiction and non-fiction, screenplays to stage works, LRA welcomes strong voices and plot driven works.”

“Recent titles:

• Code Breaker, Spy Hunter by Laurie Wallmark

• Don’t Call Me Fuzzybutt! by Robin Newman.”

Agency and Twitter.

Katelyn Detweiler | Jill Grinberg Literary Management

“Katelyn likes picture books that illuminate deeper truths in funny, inspiring, and unconventional ways for young readers, both in fiction and non-fiction.”

“Recent titles:

• Lasting Love by Caroline Wright

• Construction Zoo by Jennifer Thorne

• The Bear Who Wasn’t There by Oren Lavie.”

Agency, Personal site, Twitter and Publisher’s Marketplace.