They focus on childrens writing only, from board book up to young adult and including non. Picture book literary agents 20202021 accepting submissions. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Welcome to tessler literary agency we represent a select number of bestselling, awardwinning, and emerging authors. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book. We accept quality manuscripts on our submissions page in multiple genres including romance, women s fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, children books, ya, and picture books. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Scroll below to see all childrens literary publishing agents looking for new writers, and find a literary agency for childrens books to represent. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction plus memoir, lifestyle, history you name it. 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. Karen quickly found herself on the new york publishing circuit, in regular contact with editors and publishers, while. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. 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. Best literary agencies view the top 50 book agencies power ranking below and find out how to submit your book for representation to top literary agents. These agencies are eager to build their client lists, and they welcome queries. With an international network of professional contacts talent agents, studio executives, book. Born in paris, of russian heritage, he graduated with honors from yale college and holds a j.
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. Do not query more than one agent at our agency simultaneously. Prior to opening her agency, she worked at waxman leavell literary, trident media group, and william morris. Founder and agent at flannery literary, jennifer flannery started the agency in 1992 in new york, moving to chicago in 1997. On the childrens side, he is keenly interested in middlegrade and young adult fiction, and would love to find the next great picture book authorillustrator. Writers house, a literary agency media film television. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. 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. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. We represent a wide range of diverse authors, including bestselling authors of childrens.
Since its inception the agency has represented several bestselling authors, career novelists, and professional writers. Our free database includes literary agents for picture book. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the children s market. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Christian literary agents looking for new authors our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents looking for new authors.
Sbpra strategic book publishing and rights agency best selling book rights agency robert fletcher, formerly writers literary agency and the literary agency group, which also does or has done business under the following names see writer bewares alert for even more names used by this company. Literary agents in new york city trident media group. 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. Writers house llc 21 west 26th street new york, ny 10010. In her copious spare time, she mentors writing students at simmonss center for the study of childrens. Carlisle began his career as a secretary in the literary department at william morris agency. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of. 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. 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. In late 2006 alyssa headed to trident to expand the firms childrens book business. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the. Susan hawk has worked in childrens books for over twentyfive years. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery.
Storm literary agency is pleased to partner with a development executive and independent producer with extensive experience identifying, developing, and packaging winning stories. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Elana roth parker is a literary agent with laura dail literary agency, inc ldla. Christy ewers is the new owner and lead representative of the cat agency. So scroll below now to find out who the major players are. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou treleaven. Below weve featured 19 top childrens book literary agents you should. As always, do not query these agencies without reading their websites first.
She comes to upstart crow from the bent agency, and her clients include alison oliver, illustrator of the bestselling baby lit board books and the forthcoming picture book moon. Each agents individual profile page also has details on how to submit to that agent and when to expect a response. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, childrens. Our literary agency database includes detailed bios for all publishing agents representing childrens books. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. This list will be updated regularly with new agents added to the top. Best literary agencies find the best book agencies. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand.
The children s book market is very big, and there are many subgenres or submarkets inside the children s book market. Queries must be addressed to a specific agent, so please read the page for each individual agent to help determine who is best suited to your book. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that represents. We do not take on genre fiction or childrens books. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Picture book literary agents and agencies list 20202021. After receiving degrees in english and creative writing at bryn mawr college and masters degrees in childrens literature and library science at simmons college, she interned at a literary agency and fell in love with the industry. Find usa book agents looking for new writers literary agencies. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents seeking new. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients.
The opening chapter of the karen grencik literary agency was an astounding success, propelled largely by karens major sale of the middle grade memoir double luck, memoirs of a chinese orphan by lu chi fa with becky white. If you submit your book to a mediocre literary agency, you cant expect anything more than mediocre results. Ruth spiro, author of the baby loves science board book. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. 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. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. The ethan ellenberg literary agency was established in 1984 by ethan ellenberg who was a contracts manager for berkley and associate contracts manager for bantam.
The following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the childrens market. Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. This should only be the first step in investigating the agents. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators.
Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book. Picture book literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring childrens picture book literary agents accepting picture book submissions. If youve written a children s book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing children s books to market. Right now, agents from new york to california are opening their inboxes, and twitter feeds. Jill represents many awardwinning authors and illustrators, including new york times bestsellers, the former us childrens poet laureate, and. Oct 04, 2017 new agencies are usually started by literary agents who want to leave their own unique mark on the industry. Now, shes looking for childrens literature for all ages and genres. Writers house, a literary agency al zuckerman, a former novelist, tv writer, and teacher of playwriting at yale, is the founder of writers house. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Find all picture book writer representatives using the official literary agencies directory.
Holly root is the founder of root literary, which opened in 2017. And, if you dont want to submit your book to the largest, most established, or most powerful kids book agents or agencies, you can use our book agents directory to query new children s book agents or a book agent with a boutique literary agency. An exclusive, selective literary agency that publishes only children s books and young adult fiction, writers are expected to have a fresh point of view and a lesson in their story. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Tessler literary agency, a new yorkbased literary agency serving writers of fiction and nonfiction. We accept quality manuscripts on our submissions page in multiple genres including romance, womens fiction, literary.
Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. This literary agency was founded in 1989 and will help you to manage the whole lifetime of your book from the first concept to publication and promotion. In addition to new and published authors, the agency also. She specializes in all things childrens publishing and aims to represent projects in the categories of juvenile fiction, childrens books, picture books middle grade, and young adult fiction. We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. We represent a wide range of diverse authors, including bestselling authors of childrens fiction, awardwinning journalists, historians, chefs, and. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book.
Trident media group literary agency literary agents in new. Literary agency providing top representation to experienced and first time authors and illustrators in the book publishing marketplace. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. 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. Ukbased agent molly ker hawn is actively looking for new childrens and young adult authors, but. However, we receive thousands of submissions each year, and are. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. The agency represents both authors and illustrators. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres.
Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, children s toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and e. Click here to see our list of literary agents for all childrens book literary agents.
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