It has complete listings for all literary agency searches including literary. Submissions should consist of a onepage query letter detailing the book as well as the qualifications of the author. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. The agency began in san diego in 1980 and was founded by none other that margret mcbride herself. Laura rennert, executive literary agent at the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture. In 1979, he established his eponymous literary agency, making use of his editing background to foster close relationships with his clients and their work. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. Maria vicente literary agent maria is acquiring childrens fiction, nonfiction for readers of all ages, and illustrated books.
Some of her bestknown childrens book projects include you are the pea, i am the carrot by j. Literary agents california free directory of book agents. Red fox literary is a boutique literary agency representing talented authors and illustrators working in the childrens book industry. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Publishersglobal is a free online information service for publishers and publishing service providers. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Our team has diverse experience in book publishing including editorial, marketing, publicity, legal and. The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided countless writers from query letter to published book for over 20 years. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. We work with both firsttime and established writers and are known for our expert attention to every aspect. The agency represents both authors and illustrators.
Jamie received her ba in english from columbia university. Red fox literary is a boutique literary agency representing talented authors and illustrators working in the children s book industry. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. A, and was an agent at inkwell management and the stuart krichevsky literary. We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. In fiction, she is looking for young adult, middle grade, and chapter book manuscripts.
Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some. She is up for a challenge and is keen to mentor and guide first time writers for children s book in fiction and nonfiction. Submissions should consist of a onepage query letter detailing the book as well as the. The majority of literary agents are based in new york city, but with the increased use of technology and electronic submissions, location of an agency is flexible.
She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to. A literary agent has the ability to open doors in the publishing world that can remain locked to an author without representation. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Nephele comes from a diverse publishing and finance background, having previously worked on the editorial side of the business, as. Howard morhaims publishing career has included time as a line editor, as a book doctor, and as an acquisitions editor in a variety of publishing houses in new york. However, we receive thousands of submissions each year, and are. Carly watters senior vp, senior literary agent, and director of literary branding carly is currently closed to queries. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. 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. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. A court reporter by training, karen initially launched her own literary.
The bent agency has a topnotch reputation among both authors and publishers. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. Our agency works to bring to light the voices and perspectives of new writers as well as to nurture and develop the careers of experienced authors. Maria vicente literary agent maria is acquiring childrens fiction, nonfiction for. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. View the complete profile for mike salisbury in the official literary agent directory below. The hill nadell literary agency was founded in 1979 in san francisco. View the complete profile for thomas goff in the official literary agent directory below. Select literary fiction preferably with commercial bent and picture books both writers and illustrators welcome. She is looking for queries about picture books as well as genres aimed towards. Scroll below to see all childrens literary publishing agents looking for new. 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.
Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens and commercial fiction. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens 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. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and children s books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Click on the menu items to the left to learn more about the agency, our agents, and some of the clients we represent. If you are signed up for the 2020 event as a paid attendee, or you would like to know more about wdws new 2020 online conferences which include many recorded sessions, oneonone pitching to agents by phone or skype, and more please see all info here, and be in contact with us.
Theron elkins, and hands say love by george shannon. For childrens writers or writers of historical fiction, mystery or middle. As an agent, she works with a number of talented writers, assisting them to hone their skills and build their careers. Manning is a new literary agent at united talent agency seeking both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.
A, and was an agent at inkwell management and the stuart. Jul 21, 2017 a literary agent has the ability to open doors in the publishing world that can remain locked to an author without representation. Janine le joined the sheldon fogelman agency in 2010 and has gained experience in all aspects of the business, with a focus on editorial, contracts, and foreign rights. Howard morhaim s publishing career has included time as a line editor, as a book doctor, and as an acquisitions editor in a variety of publishing houses in new york. Aevitas also provides highlevel strategic communications consulting and original content. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. As a literary agent, she is seeking childrens fiction and nonfiction, from picture books to young adult, particularly focusing on voices that have. As an agent, she works with a number of talented writers, assisting them to hone their skills and build their. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. List of literary agents in florida pen and the pad. Thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agencys website. If you are signed up for the 2020 event as a paid attendee, or you would like to know more. 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. Red fox literary the story of red fox literary began nine years ago when a.
Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. 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. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Full circle literary is a fullservice literary agency, offering a full circle approach to literary representation.
We handle publishing rights and all ancillary rights such as film, tv, audio, electronic, and foreign for the. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. 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. Uniquely equipped to serve as agent and attorney, sheldon fogelman has worked with many of the most distinguished authors and illustrators in children s books throughout his career. The majority of literary agents are based in new york city, but.
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. This is a journey that author and agent should make together, as colleagues, allies and with an implicit understanding of expectations. We are a midsize literary agency specializing in childrens literature. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in.
Many people in publishing believe that a writer who chooses a west. As agent his clients include jerry pinkney, diane stanley, richard peck, t. We handle publishing rights and all ancillary rights such as film, tv, audio, electronic, and foreign for the authors we represent. For fiction, submissions may also include the first ten pages of the novel or one short story from a collection. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for.
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