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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. Recent strothman agency authors have won the pulitzer prize for history, the pulitzer pri. Literary agents boston find all us literary agents including boston and massachusetts book agents in our free online directory of literary agents, created and maintained by a former literary agency owner and former aar member. Joan is a senior agent with emla, working from her home office in massachusetts as the. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Which publishing agents and book agencies are best in boston. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 boston writing.
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The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Laura rennert, executive literary agent at the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Every year i update this post one of the most popular posts on my blog. Full circle literary is a fullservice literary agency, offering a full circle approach to literary representation. Find 19 listings related to literary agents for childrens books in downtown on. Linda roghaar literary agency llc amherst, massachusetts. They focus on children s writing only, from board book up to young adult and including non fiction, and are happy to hear from both debut and midcareer authors. 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. 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. I am an experienced and successful uk children s book agent, selling book rights around the world. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. Mckinnon literary is a literary agency that represents. Literary agents massachusetts list of literary agents. In addition to boston writer representatives, you can use our book agency database for all literary agents near me searches.
Best literary agents for childrens books first time. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. And the friction of racism, tyrannical entitled politicians, and misguided disapproval of homosexuality also have a relevance rooted in current cultures xeno and homophobia. Lorin rees ann collette rebecca podos kelly peterson ashley herring blake. This course is a funfilled guide to all things zany, quirky and comical. Charlotte wenger is a literary agent with prospect agency. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Accepting manuscript submissions austin macauley publishers usa. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. 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. The lindsay literary agency is always on the look out for exciting projects from both debut authors and published writers. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records.
Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and nonfiction. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Learn the correct word count for novels and children s books here. If youre an author looking for literary representation, send me a sample of your book here. Find us book agents in boston literary agents boston, ma.
In late 2006 alyssa headed to trident to expand the firms children s book business. This list will be updated regularly with new agents added to the top. Those who are ready with their childrens book script must be seeking one of the best literary agents for childrens books they can find. The laura gross literary agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of both fiction and nonfiction as well as first time writers. 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. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. 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. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Find 20 listings related to literary agents for childrens books in boston on. Until leaving to become a children s literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion children s 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. At miles stott children s literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of children s books for all ages. Greenhouse is a transatlantic literary agency which represents authors writing books for children and young adults. Fiction nonfiction childrens authors our history foreign rights. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a.
Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. 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. We tend to dive straight into the writing before looking at an authors covering letter and so it is the story that captures us first. 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. Our team has diverse experience in book publishing including editorial, marketing, publicity, legal and rights, which we use collectively to build careers book by book. As soon as you enter your name and email address to the right, youll be able to see complete profiles for all book agents in massachusetts as well as literary agents in every other city and state. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. Madelyn burt claimed an ma in medieval studies from fordham university only to. Miles stott children s literary agency has four agents and represents both authors and illustrators. Eliza studied comparative literature and art history at the university of pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the columbia publishing course.
The type of books theyre looking for the type of books they read when theyre not working personal. Mckinnon literary is a full service boutique literary agency that represents awardwinning journalists, academics, novelists, graphic artists, and children s authors. Learn the correct word count for novels and childrens books here. Hi, im sinead a literary agent based in manchester. 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. Jan 03, 2017 updated october 2018 following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting childrens books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. Joanna devereux literary agency, uk childrens book agent. 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. Literary agents for childrens books in downtown, boston, ma. A native of montreal in canada, amaryah has a ba from mcgill university, an ma from ohio university and a phd from brandeis university. Literary agents for childrens books in boston, ma with. She is pursuing an ma in childrens literature and an mfa in writing for.
Here is a list of the 2015 most successful literary agents for childrens books. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. She adores children s literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books and middle grade stories that both pull at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Christian literary agents for childrens books register now for instant access. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. Nov 26, 2015 this years stats show that childrens book sales are up. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. 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. She represents all forms of children s and young adult literature, but is most excited by a strong lyrical voice, tight plotting with surprising twists and turns, and stories told with heart and resonance that will stand the test of time. She works hard to ensure each book s longevity from brainstorming the perfect editor, title and jacket to overseeing successful foreign, merchandising, audio, film and theatrical partnerships.
Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Literary agents massachusetts find all massachusetts literary agencies looking for new authors in the official literary agent directory. All the agents on this list are recommended by people in. Our team of agents and authors is dedicated to supporting each other and the children s writing community in the new decade and beyond. I emailed 19 new literary agents seeking to build their client list, and got the inside dish from each of them. Raven quill literary agency representing childrens authors. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. She is looking for childrens fiction and nonfiction literature involving. She has represented a multitude of talented authors like new york times bestselling author and illustrator vashti harrison, erica perl, and jonathan fenske.
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