Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. Submissions specializing in childrens book literature. A rejection from one of us should be considered a pass from the agency. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. Use our literary agency database to learn more about these literary agencies representing picture book writers. Welcome thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agency s website.
The strothman agency, llc is a highly selective literary agency operating out of new york, maine, and nashville, tn dedicated to advocating for authors of significant books through the entire publishing cycle. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and. Please do not resubmit that same project to another. 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. If youre looking for an agent, shed be delighted to hear from you. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. A court reporter by training, karen initially launched. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. This new section of my website is for childrens book authors and illustrators who want to get the best literary agent possible at one of the best literary agencies. Picture book literary agents 20192020 accepting submissions. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven.
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. Nov 04, 2019 50 most powerful literary agencies for childrens books 20192020. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. Greenhouse is a transatlantic literary agency which represents authors writing books for children and young adults. Christian literary agents for childrens books register now for instant access. Blue heron literary is a boutique agency based out of seattle, washington that places fiction and nonfiction with major and independent publishers throughout the u. She is looking for childrens fiction and nonfiction literature involving historical figures or events. One of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the childrens book market is quite different than the adult book market.
Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in. 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. Use our literary agency database to learn more about these literary agencies. Find all children s book author representatives using the official literary agencies directory. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and international publishing business. Please email a query to vselvaggio at and put query. Children s books literary agents and agencies list 20192020. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. This includes the top children s writer representatives with the best. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies.
List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Submit to literary dot submissions at capitaltalentagency dot com. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate. Apr 20, 2018 find literary agents looking for children s books, middle grade and ya books. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents.
Our portofolio of awardwinning authors and illustrators has grown slowly and. Read their bios to determine which picture book literary agencies and agents might be the best fit. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Book agents looking for new writers literary agencies. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Our vision is to work with clients in as full a way as possible, so if our authors diversify into other markets, we are often able to represent that work too.
The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003. Am heath this is one of the uks leading literary agencies with a huge. As a literary agent with the victoria sanders agency. Thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agencys website. 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 agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most successful at the top, per the. Just enter your first name and email address now in the form at the top of this webpage.
Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact. Watson little a long established literary agency which. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction plus memoir, lifestyle, history you name it. Rick christian has had a lifelong passion for words and great writing. Elana roth parker is a literary agent with laura dail literary agency. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. Register now to get the most accurate and uptodate information for all christian literary agents for childrens book. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Listed below are all picture book literary agencies that represent picture book authors. February 24, 2019 by katrina kwan leave a comment literary agents specializing in childrens books. May 01, 2019 a former literary agent answers questions for childrens book authors find out how to improve your chance of getting a top literary agent, publisher, and book deal. 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. A court reporter by training, karen initially launched her own literary agency in 1999 to champion writers and manuscripts she discovered on the central coast of california. Recent strothman agency authors have won the pulitzer prize for history, the pulitzer pri. We enjoy a considerable international reputation as a significant and innovative player in the industry.
Our vision is to work with clients in as full a way as possible, so if our. Cynthia kane is an agent at capital talent agency, which has a new literary division. Include the entire picture book text in your email after the query letter. The term children s books is often loosely used or misused by children s writers literary agents. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. The strothman agency, llc is a highly selective literary agency operating out of new york, maine, and nashville, tn dedicated to advocating for authors of significant books through the entire.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books. 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. 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. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most successful at the top, per the number of sixfigure book deals for kids books theyve reported in recent years. 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.
These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Please indicate if you are submitting to marcia wernick, linda pratt, or emily mitchell, and please do not send the same. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Inkwell is one of the worlds leading literary agencies, proudly representing major literary prize winners as well as many of the worlds bestselling and bestloved authors. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Amy levenson, a native to the pacific northwest and graduate of the university of washington, began her career at the sheldon fogelman agency in new york. Childrens book authors and illustrators literary agent faq. Founder and agent at flannery literary, jennifer flannery started. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. The agency represents both 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. Nov 29, 2019 listed below are all picture book literary agencies that represent picture book authors. As always, be sure to do your own research before submitting to any agent. Ukbased agent molly ker hawn is actively looking for new childrens and young adult authors, but. Holly mcghee pippin properties stephen barbara inkwell management rosemary stimola stimola literary studio tracey adams adams literary sarah davies greenhouse literary agency emily van beek folio literary management laura. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Click on the menu items to the left to learn more about the agency, our agents, and some of the clients we represent. Read the agencys site for specific submission details and what each agent accepts not every agent at an agency accepts picture book art andor manuscripts. Please indicate if you are submitting to marcia wernick, linda pratt, or emily mitchell, and please do not send the same submission to all of us simultaneously. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk 2017 the year you get published.