After selecting the submit button at the end of the form, a confirmation will appear to. 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. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. Some of these agents are open to textonly submissions. The term childrens books is often loosely used or misused by childrens writers literary. Aug 09, 2016 this list is for children s picture books. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. This is revised and expanded from the resource section in my c. An online list of agents who represent all genres not just picture books 6. The agency has close contacts with all major publishing houses and is also very active in the selling. 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. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies, even graphic novels, the below list provides options for everyone. In 2008, after a number of successful years in advertising and sales, lori aspired to combine her talents in these areas with her personal passion for childrens literature. With listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, guide to literary agents 2018 will be your goto resource. K2 literary is a literary agency based in toronto, canada. Her agency is the largest african american owned agency in the country and has represented and established a diverse base of awardwinning clients in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and children s literature. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. Mg, thrillers and more kristy hunter the knight agency is looking for fiction in a wide variety of genres. Ron beers, senior vicepresident and publisher, tyndale house publishers.
Just enter your first name and email address now in the form at the top of this webpage. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and. August 2, 2016 2 new literary agents seeking clients fiction, nonfiction, ya. 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. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. Please complete querymanager form for the agent you have selected. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens books. My first job involved handling print production for coedition. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now.
You can see the top book agents for all these genres below, and you can see detailed agent bios and contact information in our free book agent database. Not just agentsnotes on different kinds of books for writers and illustrators. Christian literary agents for childrens books register now for instant access. All of the agents who work at alive have a great deal of publishing and marketing experience, an uncanny instinct for trends, and a profound understanding of what makes a book connect with its intended audience. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Two childrens authors dropped by agents amid claims of sexual harassment. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Two childrens authors dropped by agents amid claims of. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books.
Literary fiction, nonfiction, and children s books for all ages mostly middle grade and young adult as well as some illustrators. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Resources listing literary agents and artists representatives. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. Specializing in adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. All of the agents who work at alive have a great deal of publishing and marketing experience, an uncanny instinct for trends, and a profound understanding of what makes a book connect with its intended. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Black literary agents african american book agents list. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Black literary agents find all african american book agents appearing on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents.
A oneyear subscription to the literary agent content on. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their career, helping them navigate the publishing process and protecting their interests. Please read the our agents pages on our website and determine the full circle literary agent that is the best fit for your work. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents. Scroll below to learn more about black book agents such as faith hampton childs with faith childs literary agency, regina brooks with serendipity literary agency, sarah bolling with the gernert company, and susan ginsburg with writers house. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. 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. Ultimately, this led to her decision to pursue a career change, and.
Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Feb 15, 2018 two childrens authors dropped by agents amid claims of sexual harassment. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. I started this agency in 2018, after over ten years of working in canadian publishing. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. Literary fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books for all ages mostly middle grade and young adult as well as some illustrators. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at. My first job involved handling print production for coedition books at madison press, a book packager. Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies.
Regina brooks is the founder and president of serendipity literary agency llc in new york, new york. We tend towards literary, characterdriven writing rather than to massmarket, commercial style of writing. Register now to get the most accurate and uptodate information for all christian literary agents for childrens book. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Great agents looking for childrens books now kurestin armada. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights. Not just agents notes on different kinds of books for writers and illustrators. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. We have three areas of specialty literary fiction, nonfiction, and childrens. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres.
About childrens literary agency lk literary agency lk. Read the agencys site for specific submission details and what. Lk literary agency was founded in 2018 by childrens literary agent lori kilkelly. Susan armstrong is a literary agent at conville and walsh. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. In 2008, after a number of successful years in advertising and sales, lori aspired to combine her talents in these areas with her personal passion for childrens. 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. And it shows the best childrens literary agents for all childrens book genres such as young adult ya, middle grade mg, and picture books. I am with sallyanne sweeney now, of mulcahy literary agency. I need an agent the complete text of the chapter about agents in my c. No matter what youre writingfiction or nonfiction, books for adults or childrensecuring a literary agent will help you get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and nonfiction.
Her agency is the largest african american owned agency in the country and has represented. 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. Have worked with her on two books now and find her wonderful. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or childrens books. Rodeen literary management is an independent literary agency which provides career management for exceptional aspiring and experienced authors and illustrators of childrens literature. Georgia holmes and jade kavanagh work as assistants at the agency. 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.
How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Not a children s specialist handy as i am writing adult now, but very supportive and approachable. We have three areas of specialty literary fiction, nonfiction, and children s books. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. 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. Suzy evans sandra dijkstra literary agency is seeking nonfiction, selfhelp, culinary books, thrillers, children s books, graphic novels.
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