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. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. Our team of agents and authors is dedicated to supporting each other and the childrens writing community in the new decade and beyond. Joanna devereux literary agency, uk childrens book agent. Use our literary agency database to find this information, and more. 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. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Annie bach has been drawing since she was a little girl and still loves to create the same playful, whimsical creatures she. Grencik literary an agency specializing in childrens books. We consider all types of fiction and nonfiction as well as children s books. Please do your research and choose wisely as to which. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens. Rodeen literary management is an independent literary agency which provides career management for exceptional aspiring and experienced authors and illustrators of childrens literature.
Supportive, fun and passionate, the agency keeps its client list small in order to provide each of its authors and illustrators the kind of close, personal attention rarely seen in this industry. Looking for anything from chapter book to young adult. As an agent with writers house literary, lindsay has spent years learning from the best. Clients illustrators book gallery about rlm submissions contact. The barbara bauer literary agency of matawan, nj, has sold an awesome picture book to new horizon press called cassandra gets her smile back by sherri alpert, dds. 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 award.
We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. 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. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. We focus on connectionsbetween writer and editor, story and readeras well as on helping our. Submissions transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators.
We are a top uk based literary agency representing a broad range of childrens and young peoples books and illustrators. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients. Teresa kietlinski literary agent and founder in 2016, teresa kietlinski began an exciting new chapter in her career with the launching of bookmark literary an agency specializing in illustrated authorillustrator. Joanna devereux has been working in children s publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk children s book agent for the past 10 years. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. 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. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. 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. Here are 19 top literary agents specializing in childrens books.
Picture book literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring childrens picture book literary agents accepting picture book. Joanna devereux has been working in childrens publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk childrens book agent. Teresa kietlinski literary agent and founder in 2016, teresa kietlinski began an exciting new chapter in her career with the launching of bookmark literary an agency specializing in illustrated annie. However, we receive thousands of submissions each year, and are. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you. 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. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. May 02, 2020 picture book literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring childrens picture book literary agents accepting picture book submissions. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery.
In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting picture book or pb submissions. Established in 2000 by nancy gallt, and later joined by marietta b. Our free database includes literary agents for picture book authors of all types. We do not currently accept picture book submissions but are aiming to do so in the future. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens books. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals.
Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share. Supportive, fun and passionate, the agency keeps its. While we are dedicated to our established list of clients, we are always looking to find new talent to nurture. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. She loves all ages of children s literature, but her passion is in young adult and middle grade novels. Her taste spans across broad ranges of genres, from. A top kids book agent shares her best advice for childrens and ya writers. 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. We consider all types of fiction and nonfiction as well as childrens books. Skylark literary agency a boutique childrens literary agency run by two industry experts. Send the full manuscript with one page synopsis and covering email. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an.
These agents are seeking childrens literature, including. Jan 30, 2012 skylark literary agency a boutique childrens literary agency run by two industry experts. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Lk literary agency was founded in 2018 by childrens literary agent lori kilkelly. 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. In 1975, sheldon fogelman made the transition from attorney to agent to the growing number of childrens book authors and illustrators seeking his advice on literary matters. Her taste spans across broad ranges of genres, from contemporary, historical, literary, to adventure and fantasy. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. A list of literary agents representing picture book writers. Olswanger literary anna olswanger authorillustrators only painted words lori nowicki. 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. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. About childrens literary agency lk literary agency lk. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books.
Ultimately, this led to her decision to pursue a career change, and. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Written a book for children or young people and need an agent. The agency represents both authors and illustrators. We represent some poets but do not accept poetry submissions, though if you are a poet wishing to write longform work then we would welcome your submission. Zacker, we aim to bring to life stories and artwork that help young readers throughout the world become. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book. Jun 25, 2019 one of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the children s book market is quite different than the adult book market.
The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Dedicated to bringing highest quality writing and illustrating to the childrens book market, the karen grencik literary agency takes a fresh approach. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source. 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. Raven quill literary agency representing childrens authors. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. She loves characters and stories that resonate, and strong voices. One of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the childrens book market is quite different than the adult book market. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. We focus on connectionsbetween writer and editor, story and readeras well as on helping our clients build their careers and grow as artists. With nods to archaeological adventures like indiana jones, hannahs journey features.
Our team of agents and authors is dedicated to supporting each other and the childrens. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Erin is an agent with gallt and zacker literary agency by. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of. She loves all ages of childrens literature, but her passion is in young adult and middle grade novels. Writing childrens books is the dream of many aspiring authors. Each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold.
The monster list of picture books agents is for reference only and is definitely not an endorsement. 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. Picture book literary agents 20202021 accepting submissions. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Melissa joined ala in the spring of 2018 as an intern, which allowed her to learn the nuances of childrens. Raven quill literary agency was founded in 2020 by jacqui lipton, to represent creators of books for children and young adults. Erin casy is on the hunt for books that grab hold of the reader and pull them along on a magical ride. The steve laube agency official website of christian. We focus primarily in the christian marketplace and have put together an outstanding gallery of authors and speakers whose books continue to make an impact throughout the world.
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