She is interested in reading about marginalized voices, strong females, gender issues men and. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. These agents have had their profiles updated within the past 90 days. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Literary fiction, nonfiction, and children s books for all ages mostly middle grade and young adult as well as some illustrators. 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. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. She became a fulltime agent, bringing in many authors and illustrators to the agency. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction.
Among the clients she brought in, and with whom she continues to work, are bryan collier, diane stanley, jackie urbanovic, alexandra boiger, and mo willems, whom she introduced to the childrens book publishing world. Even if you think you might need two agents, focus on selling one book or one project first. Writers house represents writers of fiction and nonfiction, for both adult and juvenile books as well as illustrators. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. 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. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Currently we are looking for childrens books for every age picture books, middlegrade, and young adult and adult fiction and nonfiction in a wide range of genres. 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 book publishing, including the newbery. The book agents below are the best childrens literary agents based on sales for the most popular childrens book subgenres. 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. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres.
Make sure you are well acquainted with what makes a book pleasurable to read. Querytracker is the most reliable and current database of agent information anywhere. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. 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. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference. These creative agents often offer selfpublishing assistance, typically acting much like a book shepherd or publishing coach to help you navigate the selfpublishing process. Have you studied how characters are developed, how plots are driven. It was as an attorney that sheldon fogelman first entered the world of childrens publishing through his counsel to industry luminary, maurice sendak. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Picture books, middle grade, young adult, and childrens reference.
We tend towards literary, characterdriven writing rather than to massmarket, commercial style of writing. How to get a literary agent for your book most firsttime authors want to find a literary agent as soon as they put the finishing touches on their debut masterpiece. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of children s publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting children s books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown because theyve reported the most sixfigure book deals in recent years for the following childrens book subgenres. 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.
Jul 19, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. In the realm of childrens books, jennifer looks for fun, fresh, and exciting reads with unforgettable characters that have a unique voice. Keep in mind that the world of childrens book publishing is intensely competitive, and there are many good writers trying to get their books published. October 1, 2015 2 agents looking for children s book writers jodell sadler sadler children s literary is looking for authorillustrators, picture books, chapter books, mg, and ya especially funny, fiction and creative nonfiction, and freeverse. A second agent is typically needed only when the genres are far more different e. 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. 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.
If she wants to hang out with your character, she s in. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. Now that your book, after all, is finally finished, it deserves to be read starting with that allimportant agent who could be the key to your success in the literary world. 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. Book publishers in louisiana book publishing directory. Our mission is to publish local and regional authors, with a focus on history, children s books, and louisiana culture. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Oct 07, 2019 these agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending may 2, 2020.
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. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the agency represents established and emerging authors and illustrators whose work ranges from fiction to nonfiction, from very young picture books and novelty books, through early readers, middle. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. If she wants to hang out with your character, shes in. Childrens picture books best sellers the new york times. 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.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Deciding that you want to be a published childrens book author is similar to deciding that you want to be a movie star. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artists representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc.
We have three areas of specialty literary fiction, nonfiction, and children s books. Writers house llc 21 west 26th street new york, ny 10010. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches.
These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. 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. He was also maurice sendaks attorney for over forty years. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, women s fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction. River road press is a boutique publisher, committed to publishing the highest quality books, and encourages collaboration and artistic partnership with our authors, illustrators, photographers, and artists. May 5, 2020 4 new agents seeking memoir, short story collections, literary and commercial fiction, horror, kidlit and more siobhan mcbride specializes in literary and commercial fictionincluding mystery and crime, suspense, and psychological horrorand narrative nonfiction, including memoir. In the realm of children s books, jennifer looks for fun, fresh, and exciting reads with unforgettable characters that have a unique voice. Black literary agents find all african american book agents appearing on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. 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. Make sure your story is a book that kids would want to read, not just what adults would want kids to read. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients.
Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Childrens books may be shorter, but the rules of good writing still apply. He was also maurice sendak s attorney for over forty years. Picture books, middle grade and ya monday, october 17, 2016 sell your manuscript permalink each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold.
Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Black literary agents african american book agents list. 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. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books.
Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artist s representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agents though sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. The fees they charge may vary, so be sure to ask whether theyre charging fixed fees for services, a percentage of sales revenue, etc. Because of her extensive work in the international market jennifer is always on the lookout for the kind of book that travels well and has a strong. For children s book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post.
1105 1180 637 542 695 1236 1047 1373 1099 112 1538 814 946 556 97 1317 732 1024 149 786 1354 1163 459 1060 664 1522 1095 922 1417 1060 65 1589 1183 167 1442 1360 1015 1162 904 931 842 924 700 29 517