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. About us, east west literary agency, book publishing. Since opening its doors in 1999, bookends literary agency has never strayed from our original goal. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting.
A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Representing fiction and nonfiction for adults and children alike, bookends agents continue to live their dreams while helping authors achieve theirs. Look around our site and discover just what we mean. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals.
As a denverbased agency, we pride ourselves on being exceptional yet just a little bit different. The barbara bauer literary agency of matawan, nj, has sold an awesome picture book to new horizon press called cassandra gets her smile back by sherri alpert, dds. 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. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. Our goal is to help find homes for books that engage, entertain, and make a difference. Madeleine milburn literary agency brings in mentorship. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. The child is a novel about love and the will to live with others, and its a fresh update of a primordial female motive.
Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. The madeleine milburn literary agency is launching a sixmonth mentorship programme for aspiring authors. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Storm literary agency is pleased to partner with a development executive and independent producer with extensive experience identifying, developing, and packaging winning stories. As always, be sure to do your own research before submitting to any agent. The book club murders leslie nagel the antique house murders leslie nagel the advice column murders leslie nagel the codebook murders leslie nagel losing the light andrea dunlop broken bay andrea dunlop she regrets nothing andrea dunlop we came here to.
Lee child is the creator of the international bestselling, awardwinning 23 book series of novels about jack reacher. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Agency is often times a term used in either philosophy and sociology, however it can be used in a literature sense as well. Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens books. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Ew provides career management for established and firsttime authors and our breadth of experience in many genres enables us to meet the demands of a diverse clientele. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies. We are hands on agents that supports an author from the beginning stages of their.
The darley anderson literary, tv and film agency was founded by darley anderson in 1988 and is based in london, with an office in hay on wye. A comprehensive industry reference book, updated every year, usually found in, or accessed from, your local public library. February 24, 2019 by katrina kwan leave a comment literary agents specializing in childrens books. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. Bookstop literary agency is dedicated to promoting authors and illustrators of childrens and young adult books. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches.
Unlike many people who choose book publishing as somewhat of an accidental profession, it was always expected of me that i would one day work at trident media group, a familyowned and operated literary agency. An honest novel full of clear images, built up of sensitive prose, a precise look on the self, the world, our time and motherhood. After handling international rights for emma sweeney agency and folio literary management, i joined the friedrich agency at the end of 2019. Eastwest literary agency ew is, purposely, a boutique agency, to facilitate handson, personalized service and attention to our authors and their books. Watson little a long established literary agency which. 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. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records.
Featured below are some of the fiction titles represented by the p. Abi is a voracious reader with an ma in professional writing who edits with a firm but gentle hand. Send the full manuscript with one page synopsis and covering email. Our literary agents specialise in bestselling commercial fiction including thrillers, mysteries, crime, horror, fantasy, womens, chicklit, accessible literary, comedy, childrens and ya fiction. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers. Adams literary is a fullservice, boutique literary agency exclusively representing childrens and young adult authors and artists. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer.
Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. His debut, killing floor, won both the anthony and the barry award for best first mystery. Skomsvolds prose is light, serious, heartfelt, vulnerable and poetic, and thereby she manages to touch us in the most profound. Looking for anything from chapter book to young adult. It provides tips about how to find a literary agent for childrens. She is looking for childrens fiction and nonfiction literature involving historical figures or events. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Sold nyt bestselling author of bird box josh malerman s spin a black yarn, an original short story collection, as well as reprint rights to the novella collection goblin, originally published as a special edition novel on this the day of the pig, and the novella a house at the bottom of a lake already optioned for major motion picture, to. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and verse novels brimming with underdogs, social justice, mysteries, humor, regional and ethnic flavors to intrepid genrebending nonfiction, memoir. One of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the childrens book market is quite different than the adult book market. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us.
We want to work with authors not just for a book but for a career we are dedicated to building longterm relationships with our authors and publishing partners. However, our list will always be open to new authors, whether they are unpublished or midcareer. Literary fiction novels and fulllength short story collections and literarycreative nonfiction including literary memoirs, booklength essays and essay collections, social or cultural criticism, literary journalism, nature and environment writing, travel writing, and food narratives. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Tracy marchini is a literary agent at bookends literary, representing fiction, nonfiction and illustration for children and teens. Lee child represented by darley anderson literary agency. Veronique joined this literary agency in london in 1999, following the completion of a bristol university degree in law. Jun 25, 2019 one of the first cautions most publishing professionals give, though, is that the childrens book market is quite different than the adult book market. Please send a query letter, including a brief biography, a synopsis and the first three chapters with a sae. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Skylark literary submission guidelines for childrens.
Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary, tv. 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. Aug 05, 2017 tracy marchini is a literary agent at bookends literary, representing fiction, nonfiction and illustration for children and teens. Jul 17, 2019 melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. Book ends literary agency vivian kirkfield writer for. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and international publishing business. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. The child services agency became involved in the case against david pelzer a child called it. Here the child is a force which keeps the artist on track nrk radio a wonderful, balanced book about the love between mother and child. Bookstop sells quality picture books, fiction, nonfiction and illustrations to major childrens book publishers in. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book.
Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you. Also updated every year, this is targeted toward writers and widely available from booksellers. A child forever is a captivating novel about a bohemian and catholic family of actors and writers through four generations, about tragedy passed on from one generation to the next, and about being the one who has taken it on herself to avoid the next disaster. 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. The year 2007 saw her become a director at david higham associates. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book. With an international network of professional contacts talent agents, studio executives, book agents, screenwriters, directors, authors, independent producers and. Im always intrigued by literary fiction that has a playful disregard for the rules of a novel, like speedboat by renata adler, and i admire authors with a dark bent iain reid and an offbeat sense of humor jen beagin.
Melissa joined ala in the spring of 2018 as an intern, which allowed her to learn the nuances of childrens book publishing firsthand before being promoted into her current role. Adams literary is a place where authors, artists, editors and publishers come together to create outstanding books for the most important audience. Literary agents writing for kids while raising them. Phil has spent 25 years at the literary coalface, supporting elite childrens book writers such as michael morpurgo, judith kerr and lauren child as their literary pr. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. What agency means, is essentially the freedom and capacity to live or. We have film and tv agents in the uk and us who help to bring our bestselling books to the big and small screen. Please note that we are not currently considering submissions from writers or illustrators based in the us. The waxman literary agency is a developmentoriented firm, specializing in representing nonfiction and fiction authors with powerful stories. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Skylark literary agency a boutique childrens literary agency run by two industry experts. Our portofolio of awardwinning authors and illustrators has grown slowly and. Our strength lies in our ability to match authors with ideas and to connect them with the best possible publisher for their book.
A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Jeff hermans guide to book publishers, editors, and literary agents. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. It then reveals the most powerful literary agencies and agents for kids book authors. We work closely with our clients and their books to guide them in their careers and their work with publishers. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Our agencys mission is to help writers achieve their publishing dreams. We are hands on agents that supports an author from the beginning stages of their book all the way to and through the publication process. What is the definition of the word agency in literature. I think it comes as a comfort to many of my clients that im not leaving the literary agency, nor book publishing anytime soon. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Congratulations to kwame alexander for being awarded the 2015 newbery medal on his debut mg novel, the crossover, which was also named a coretta scott king author honor book. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives.
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