Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens books. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any literary agents. Representing adult fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books since 2001. However, we receive thousands of submissions each year, and are. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers.
Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, children s toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and e. Until leaving to become a childrens literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion childrens books where she was privileged to work with some of the best authors in childrens and ya fiction, including liz kessler, caroline lawrence, emily murdoch and holly black. A literary agency for childrens books was founded in 1988 by ann tobias, in washington d.
The ethan ellenberg literary agency was established in 1984 by ethan ellenberg who was a contracts manager for berkley and associate contracts manager for bantam. Please note, we no longer accept snailmail queries or email attachments. Representing adult fiction, nonfiction, and children s books since 2001. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. Our six agents are supported by a strong team that sells audio, foreign, licensing and television and film rights. Our team has diverse experience in book publishing including editorial, marketing, publicity, legal and rights, which we use collectively to build careers book by book.
However, our list will always be open to new authors, whether they are unpublished or midcareer. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently. Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens.
Learn the correct word count for novels and childrens books here. In the five years since morphing from a boutique literary agency into a onestop shop for writers and artists, new leaf has had thirtyseven books hit the new york times bestseller list and eight films produced, including cbs films sleeper hit, the duff. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. She comes to upstart crow from the bent agency, and her clients include alison oliver, illustrator of the bestselling baby lit board books and the forthcoming picture book moon. Michael stearns is the founder of upstart crow literary. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. We are proud to announce that bone talk, written by candy gourlay and published by.
We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. Watson little a long established literary agency which. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors.
While we are dedicated to our established list of clients, we are always looking to find new talent to nurture. Below weve featured 19 top childrens book literary agents you should. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the business of publishing. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Our team of agents and authors is dedicated to supporting each other and the childrens writing community in the new decade and beyond. This category is a broad umbrella term that represents all literature for younger readers ages 217, including fiction and nonfiction such as picture books, poetry, chapter books, middle grade books, and young adult books. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. We are a midsize literary agency specializing in childrens literature, celebrating thousands of titles sold since our founding in 1981. A literary agency for childrens books usa literary agencies. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Flannery literary in 1992 in new york after working at a literary agency in her. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens.
Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Literary agency providing top representation to experienced and first time authors and illustrators in the book publishing marketplace. We are looking for stories for children and young adults that challenge and change the way that we think and represent the diversity of young peoples experiences. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. If youre looking for an agent, shed be delighted to hear from you. The elf on the shelf has returned to the macys thanksgiving day parade.
List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Ann tobias literary agent a literary agency for children. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens book authors and illustrators from preschool books to ya novels handling. The term childrens books is often loosely used or misused by childrens writers literary. Melissa joined ala in the spring of 2018 as an intern, which allowed her to learn the nuances of childrens book publishing firsthand before being promoted into her current role.
Raven quill literary agency representing childrens authors. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of. Established in 2014, mckinnon literary represents both firsttime writers and established authors, with the goal of supporting writers throughout their careers. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new. See below for general guidelines or click for more specific guidelines on nonfiction submissions here. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. She also handles the sale of uk and australiannew zealand.
Christian literary agents for childrens books our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents for childrens books. In addition to new and published authors, the agency also. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction plus memoir, lifestyle, history you name it. We represent a wide range of awardwinning authors who have been translated across the world. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Raven quill literary agency was founded in 2020 by jacqui lipton, to represent creators of books for children and young adults. We are headquartered in northern california and we have offices in southern california, chicago and new york. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
A whos who of exceptional childrens literary agents. We accept quality manuscripts on our submissions page in multiple genres including romance, women s fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, children books, ya, and picture books. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. While we have an established client list, we do seek new talentand we accept submissions from both published and aspiring authors and.
Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the children s market. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. We focus on connectionsbetween writer and editor, story and readeras well as on helping our clients build their careers and grow as artists. She is actively building her own client list, seeking adult literary fiction and young readers books. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the childrens market. We hope you and your family enjoy the parade and the coming holiday season. Right now, agents from new york to california are opening their inboxes, and twitter feeds. Lindsay literary agency was founded in 2008 and has a special interest in childrens books, from picture books through middle grade and up to young adult we represent a wide range of awardwinning authors who have been translated across the world. Christy ewers is the new owner and lead representative of the cat agency. Susan hawk has worked in childrens books for over twentyfive years. Lindsay literary agency was founded in 2008 and has a special interest in childrens books, from picture books through middle grade and up to young adult.
Full circle literary is a fullservice literary agency, offering a full circle approach to literary representation. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. She used to be the md of puffin, which gives her a brilliant insight into the market and a great eye for what works and doesnt work in books. Ruth spiro, author of the baby loves science board book series. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and verse novels brimming with underdogs, social justice, mysteries, humor, regional and ethnic flavors to intrepid genrebending nonfiction, memoir.
The bent agency tba the bent agency is a large agency with a boutique ethos, and two offices on either side of the atlantic. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Mar 14, 2019 a literary agency for childrens books was founded in 1988 by ann tobias, in washington d. They represent almost thirty artists and authors of childrens literature. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents like amanda luedeke, blair jacobson, and don jacobson. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents like amanda luedeke. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their. Adams literary is exclusively dedicated to representing the finest childrens book authors and artists.
Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Ukbased agent molly ker hawn is actively looking for new childrens and young adult authors, but. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and non fiction. Nuanezs birdie and me which is now out there in the world, finding its readers. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. The elf on the shelf has returned to the macy s thanksgiving day parade. However, our list will always be open to new authors, whether they are unpublished or mid. Once our books are under contract, we remain active throughout the life of the book, helping clients to navigate the editorial and marketing process, effectively promote and publicize their work, and guiding them to. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. My own childrens agent is called philippa milnessmith from the law agency details below. Mckinnon literary is a literary agency that represents. Formerly editorial director and foreign acquisitions manager for harpercollins childrens books, before that he was senior editor, director of paperback publishing for harcourt childrens books. She also handles the sale of uk and australian new zealand. The literary agency database includes more than 100 different genres.
Childrens books literary agents and agencies list 20202021. Jan 03, 2017 the bent agency tba the bent agency is a large agency with a boutique ethos, and two offices on either side of the atlantic. The agency represents both authors and illustrators. Since its inception the agency has represented several bestselling authors, career novelists, and professional writers. With nods to archaeological adventures like indiana jones, hannahs journey features. Candy gourlays bone talk shortlisted for the carnegie. He has worked on hundreds of books for children and adults over the course of twenty years. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Pew literary is a new literary agency founded by patrick walsh, an experienced agent who has helped a roll call of bestselling and awardwinning authors launch their writing lives. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Jul 19, 2019 melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003.
Since its inception, the agencys philosophy has been to represent people rather than merely the. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. We bring the best of both worlds to the tablethe personal client attention of a small agency. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, childrens toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and e. Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Submissions transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. I cant wait to see how readers react to, and im so proud when youre making things, time goes fast. Once our books are under contract, we remain active throughout the life of the book, helping clients to navigate the editorial and marketing process, effectively promote and publicize. Mckinnon literary is a literary agency that represents award. Upstart crow literary is a new york city literary agency specializing in adult fiction and nonfiction, young adult, and childrens books.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. We accept quality manuscripts on our submissions page in multiple genres including romance, womens fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, children books, ya, and picture books. Now, shes looking for childrens literature for all ages and genres. Scroll below to see all childrens literary publishing agents looking for new writers, and find a literary agency for childrens books to represent. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. If you rely on those directories to find literary agents for childrens books, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a literary agency to represent you. This list will be updated regularly with new agents added to the top. Liza dawson associates was founded in 1996 and has.
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