A comprehensive directory of literary agents seeking children s book submissions in 2021, vetted by the team at reedsy. Picard agency new york, ny andrea brown agency new york, ny andy ross agency new york, ny apokedak agency new york, ny aragi agency boston, ma. Its interesting but when i started almost 20 years ago, there werent so many agents handling children s books, and the yateen market was much smaller than it is now, so there were fewer kids book agents and the authoreditor relationship was forged directly, and there was a lot of intimacy in that. Our free list of literary agents has detailed book agent biographies, contact information, and more for all literary agents in minnesota. Red sofa literary sometimes the best ideas are associated with a. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Storm literary agency welcomes submissions from unique and talented authors and illustrators, those who are not afraid to embrace their capacity to teach, to entertain, to engage and to honor people, young and old, who hopefully, will be changed by the work represented here. And she shared those stories with the children she taught.
He has worked on several literary estates including james marshalls, for which he currently acts as trustee. Read the agency s site for specific submission details and what each agent accepts not every agent at an agency accepts picture book art andor manuscripts. 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. She specializes in all things childrens publishing and aims to represent projects in the categories of juvenile fiction, childrens books, picture books middle grade, and young adult fiction. Watson little a long established literary agency which. And the literary agent and the film agent go out to publishers and producers simultaneously. Nov 03, 2020 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Top childrens book agents accepting submissions in 2021. Lesley sabga has worked for the seymour agency since 2014, but only in the fall of. So the agent sends the book to suitable literary film agents.
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. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. Agent, books for children and teens at betsy amster literary enterprises. Literary agents minneapolis free directory of book agents. Each hourlong session will begin with a chat about favorite treats and desserts, followed by discussion of emerging and undertheradar literary. Until leaving to become a children s 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 children s and ya fiction, including liz kessler, caroline lawrence, emily murdoch and holly black. Filter for the perfect agent by genre, location, and more. Guide to literary agents 2020 is your goto resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. List of commercial fiction literary agents now accepting submissions. She is also actively building her list of illustrators and is especially looking for authorillustrators and graphic novel illustrators.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house, scholastic, and thomas nelson. The agency specialises in nurturing and developing childrens authors at every step of their careers, from spotting new talent to guiding and supporting some of our brightest. With authors all over the world, red sofa now has a reach beyond the infamous. Literary agents minnesota usa literary agencies and literary. Fiction, young adult, childrens book, middle grade, childrens book, fiction. We are literary agents with more than 40 years of combined international publishing experience.
Red sofa literary is the celebration of the quirky, eclectic ideas in our exciting literary community. My sales include picture books, chapter books and novels by george shannon, ariel bernstein, angela dalton, elizabeth verdick, loretta ellsworth, karen briner, hannah voskuil, david cundy, joy keller, ariel horn, susan haas, lois barr, dawn young, nick dyer, melissa martin, john. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. Afton press is a notforprofit publisher of exceptional books that explore and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of our chosen state of minnesota books that reach high standards of scholarship, literary value, design, and production. Feb, 2021 paige terlip is a literary agent at andrea brown literary agency. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Tom corsonknowles is the founder of tck publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including secrets of the sixfigure author. Abdo, a familyowned company, has been publishing educational materials for more than 30 years, including library bound. With authors all over the world, red sofa now has a reach. The childrens book market is very big, and there are many subgenres or submarkets inside the childrens book market.
We represent individual authors of quality nonfiction including popular science and history by experts in their fields writing for a wide audience, current affairs, psychology, and selfhelp as well as literary and womens fiction, and childrens ya and mg books. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in 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. Oct 04, 2016 adriana dominguez has 20 years of experience in publishing. Literary agents minneapolis find all minnesota literary agents in this free directory of book agents by a former literary agent and former aar member. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Mar 22, 2021 these agents accept queries from pb writers. Paige represents all categories of childrens books from picture books to young adult, as well as select adult fiction and nonfiction. If youve written a childrens book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing childrens. 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.
They focus on childrens writing only, from board book up to young adult and including non fiction, and are happy to hear from both debut and midcareer authors. Helen heller, sarah heller, barbara berson specializing in adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. Paige terlip is a literary agent at andrea brown literary agency. Where your words take flight raven quill literary agency raven quill literary agency was founded in 2020 by jacqui lipton, to represent creators of books for children and young adults, and occasionally for older readers. This catalog of minnesota literary journals, magazines, publishing houses, and. As a former literary agent, i bring a craft focus and deep insider knowledge to my work. 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. Agents and editors in attendance the 2021 minnesota writing. May 02, 2020 883 publishing agents represent kidss book writers.
For allison remcheck, childrens books have been a lifelong love a love that drove her to become an ambitious associate agent at stimola literary studio. Darley anderson childrens book agency home facebook. Lastly, because picture books are so short, even if an agents guidelines. Rodriguez because he was such a wonderful man and that book really did his life.
Raven quill literary agency representing childrens authors. She intends to make her mark in the mg and ya spaces, seeking low fantasy with series potential, mystery and thriller books, and contemporary romance and comingofage with a focus on. If youve written a childrens book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing childrens books to market. Wise ink is a creative publishing agency that works with writers to meet all their needs. 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, steven hutson, and greg johnson. On many occasions, i hired betsy amster to teach workshops at the loft and, in 2008, joined the agency to bring contacts and expertise in children s lit. Betsy amster literary enterprises agent, books for children and teens since 2008 loft literary center education director 1994 2008. These days, most publishers who still accept unsolicited manuscripts also allow multiple submissions. As agent his clients include jerry pinkney, diane stanley, richard peck, t. Only accepting manuscripts submitted by agents andor published authors.
Elana roth parker is a literary agent with laura dail literary agency, inc ldla. Top 20 childrens book agents in 2021 write better books. Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or children s books. This catalog of minnesota literary journals, magazines, publishing houses, and services for writers is extensive, but its possible weve missed something. Red sofa literary is a boutique literary agency originally established in the st. Legitimate literary agencies do not charge writers any kind of fee. Raven quill literary agency raven quill literary agency was founded in 2020 by jacqui lipton, to represent creators of books for children and young adults, and occasionally for older readers. 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. Submission is by email only and response time is 46 weeks. Jan 03, 2017 miles stott childrens literary agency has four agents and represents both authors and illustrators. Book publishers publishers publishing consultants 11 years. We focus on connectionsbetween writer and editor, story and readeras well as on helping our clients build their careers and grow as artists.
Jennifer flannery founded flannery literary in 1992 in new york after working at a literary agency in her hometown of minneapolis and then in the trade. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. Realizing that the best ideas come via engaging conversations and over good coffee, while sometimes relaxing in a colorful lounger. We will help you to find the right publisher for your work, and navigate every stage of the. Literary agents writing for kids while raising them tara lazar. A comprehensive directory of literary agents seeking submissions in 2021. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. When she relocated to minneapolis, minnesota, and entrenched herself into the local childrens book community, essie started receiving inquiries from local. Lerner publishing is one of the nations largest independent childrens book publishers.
Agents and editors in attendance the 2021 minnesota. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Our team of agents and authors is dedicated to supporting each other and the writing community in the new decade and beyond. When the book has just been acquired by a publisher. H ere are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. London literary agency representing bestselling commercial children s fiction including picturebooks and ya. Prior to becoming an agent, she was executive editor at harpercollins childrens books, where she managed the childrens division of the rayo imprint. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and nonfiction. List of christian book agents we highly recommend you to read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens.
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