List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Another mistake childrens book authors frequently make is assuming the most powerful childrens book agents dont read query lettersthat they simply delete them or have an assistant read them. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. She blogs about the publishing world, posts useful tips on. Society of childrens book writers and illustrators.
Picture book agents the following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. Jul 17, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. We are interested in both published and unpublished people who are seriously committed to a longterm career in the childrens book industry and the work involved in achieving this. Childrens books literary agents and agencies list 20202021. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. The agency is an independent fullservice agency with robust sales in subsidiary rights and partnering agents all over the world. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as. Children s authors united agents represents a wealth of talent in writing and illustrating for children. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. May 02, 2020 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. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style.
Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you. 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. My advice to writers, whether they are inspired or repelled by my work, is to read and reread, write and rewrite, keep to the grindstone, do not be swayed by fame or adulation, the work is the absolute prize. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. There are 784 book agents in the united states who represent ya writers. Childrens book authors and illustrators literary agent faq. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Heres the quick list of agents, click an agent link to jump to a list of relevant links their literary agencies website, agent query page, query tracker page, publishers marketplace page etc for that agent. Childrens junior mcgowan picture book welcome to bookends. 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.
For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens. Shes mainly looking for middle grade and young adult manuscripts, but shes always excited to get a query from a picture book authorillustrator. I know that tracking down agents who represent picture book writers who do not also. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. My advice to writers, whether they are inspired or repelled by my work, is to read and reread, write and rewrite, keep to the grindstone, do not be swayed by. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books.
Amber caraveo childrens literary agent 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. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. Ron beers, senior vicepresident and publisher, tyndale house publishers. 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. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency.
How to find an agent for your childrens book manuscripts. Kids book writers also often assume the most successful childrens. Among his clients are the bestselling authors of the chicken soup for the soul series. 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. This is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. Nov 24, 2014 but should childrens book authors do the same. So the next time youre chatting with a childrens book author, be sure to ask him who his agent is, whether hes happy with her, and whether he can make an introduction for you. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book. We are interested in both published and unpublished people who are seriously committed to a longterm career in the childrens. Literary agents who represent childrens picture books.
She works hard to ensure each books longevity from brainstorming the perfect editor, title and jacket to overseeing successful foreign, merchandising, audio, film and theatrical partnerships. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my. For children s book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. Writing childrens books is the dream of many aspiring authors. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. It s 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 there was a lot of intimacy in that. 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. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. May 02, 2020 childrens literary agents accepting submissions 20192020. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer.
Many authors therefore still get started by being pulled from the slush pile, and some never work with an agent. Jodie hodges represents only childrens authors and illustrators. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. Bookends literary agency line of sight is a top 10 crime fiction debut on booklist. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Jul 19, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. In late 2006 alyssa headed to trident to expand the firms childrens book business. For older readers, she wants everything from prose. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book publishing.
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. Authors who are happy with their agents are usually very willing to refer you to them. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. A top kids book agent shares her best advice for childrens and ya writers. Bookends was created with a desire to collaborate with authors to bring the books we have fallen in love with to the rest of the reading public. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Find all childrens book author representatives using the official literary agencies directory. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Jan 30, 2012 darley anderson childrens book agency a spin off from the main darley anderson agency dedicated purely to childrens authors, it has nine of them on its books and accepts submissions by email or post. 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. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post.
Just as authors tend to specialize in one or two genres, agents find. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Its interesting but when i started almost 20 years ago, there werent so many agents handling childrens books, and the yateen market was much smaller than it is now, so. The agency is a member of the association of authors representatives, an affiliate member of the science fiction and fantasy writers of america, and an associate member of the society for childrens. Robert kirby, ariella feiner, jane willis, caradoc king and mildred yuan also have some childrens authors on their lists. Agents for childrens book writers and illustrators. Selfpublishing phenom amanda hocking sold over a million copies of her ya paranormal series before partnering with st. So the next time youre chatting with a childrens book author. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Find middle grade literary agents open to submissions in this post. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artists representatives.
I asked literary agents kate mckean and kevan lyon. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Send covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. 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. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. In fact, an agent who claims to do this should be approached with caution. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. How to find a literary agent for childrens picture books. You should set up a blog as well as a website where you can frequently and easily put up new pieces. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Please follow the link to confirm their submission guidelines.
Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Heres the quick list of agents, click an agent link to jump to a list of relevant links their literary agencies website, agent query page. Nov 30, 2019 these agents accept queries from pb writers. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. From very first picture books right up to work for young adult readers and everything in between we are lucky to work with prize winners, bestsellers and some of the most innovative creators in the field. Society of children s book writers and illustrators. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Most publishing agents representing young adult authors accept. 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. 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.
All of the agents who work at alive have a great deal of publishing and marketing experience, an uncanny instinct for trends, and a profound understanding of what makes a book connect with its intended audience. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens book authors and illustrators from preschool books to ya novels handling. One of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the childrens book market is quite different than the adult book market. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Darley anderson childrens book agency a spin off from the main darley anderson agency dedicated purely to childrens authors, it has nine of them on its books and accepts. All of the agents who work at alive have a great deal of publishing and marketing experience, an uncanny instinct for trends, and a profound understanding of what makes a book connect with. The best childrens book agents 2020 as recommended by their. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents.
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