The most common pitfalls in middle grade manuscripts nelson. Jul 22, 20 stephen barr is an agent with writers house, and holy crap does he like books unexpected memoirs with itchy voices, narrative nonfiction that tackles hardtotackle issues, wry and rarely paranormal ya, laughuntilyousquirtmilkoutofyournose middle grade, sweet and wacky but still logical. She is particularly seeking picture books with love. Things i want in a middlegrade christian fantasy, by agent. She represents nyt bestselling authors, awardwinning authors, debut authors, and. The most common pitfalls in middle grade manuscripts. Review this list of popular examples to help you get a better understanding of the middle grade book genre. This list is for contemporary middle grade fiction all the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of early 2017 that they are actively seeking contemporaryrealistic i. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. The definitive list of middle grade literary agents 2020.
I know this, because last weekend i was feeling the same thing. Sarah lapola shares her thoughts on editing, writing, and publishing based on more than a decade of experience as a literary agent. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 minnesota. Information about literary agents for middle grade writers. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Seeking middle grade, young adult, science fiction and fantasy as well as howto and coffee table nonfiction, leslie tends to champion ambitious plots with. The marvellous middlegrade competition to find sparkling and original talent in fiction for children as part of our agencys commitment to seek out and support the best writing for.
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 ages. May 02, 2020 middle grade literary agents 20192020 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring mg literary agents looking for new writers. Shelley adina carolita blythe alyssa carlier richie tankersley cusick diane duane carrie gaffney harper glenn anna gracia kim harrison alex higgins shaun david hutchinson justina ireland. The 1% was a middle grade childrens book, the last survivor of laurens initial impulse, when starting the lkg agency, to handle childrens fiction as well as practical howto. Tracy is looking for picture book, middle grade and young adult manuscripts across most genres, including contemporary, mysteries, thrillers, magical realism, historical fiction, graphic novels and nonfiction. Carly watters senior vp, senior literary agent, and director of literary branding carly is currently closed to queries. Tap into those feelings as you write and it will lead to a story that is true. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Middle grade literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring mg literary agents looking for new writers. Historical, horror, literary, middle grade, military, mystery, thriller, young adult nonfiction. 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.
Hilary is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction. Our free database includes literary agents for middle grade fiction and nonfiction. Find middle grade literary agents open to submissions in this post. Two weeks ago i signed up for the san diego writers conference and decided to pitch my book to 4 literary agents. Jenny bent represents literary and commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. Finding a publishing agent for middle grade books is easier when you know the facts.
Information about literary agents for middle grade writers wmg. They often tell you their favorite books growing up, where they went to college, and the types of books would love to represent. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. The definitive list of middle grade literary agents 2020 wmg.
Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Middle grade literary agents and agencies list 20202021. Updated 122419 here are two literary agents actively seeking clients. May 04, 2018 books in the middle grade genre are often 2040,000 words in length. Mg fantasy literary agents and those looking for middle grade mystery, mg paranormal, middle grade historical fiction, etc. Middle grade literary agents love to put personal information in their bios. The life of a middle schooler in 2018 is very different than the life of a middle schooler was in your childhood, but the feelings are universal. Jennifer is looking for authors of childrens fiction, respectively picture books, and middle grade and young adult fiction although she is open to. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. 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. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting.
If you rely on those directories to find middle grade literary agents, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a literary agency to represent you. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. H ere are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are. Pamela harty is a literary agent with the knight agency. Dec 08, 20 the 1% was a middle grade childrens book, the last survivor of laurens initial impulse, when starting the lkg agency, to handle childrens fiction as well as practical howto. The post middle grade literary agents open to submissions by robert lee brewer appeared first on writers digest. Middle grade book genre complete list of book genres. She is particularly seeking picture books with love themes love for parent, for another, for the world in general and middle grade novels set in the real world of present day or near past. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. This definitive list of the top agents in publishing includes their contact info and the types of. John doe company name find agents in france, but not in paris. Middle grade literary agents free book agents directory. Looking for a literary agent who represents middle grade books.
Middle grade books can be fiction andor nonfiction. Kerstin wolf is looking for mg, ya, young adult, and romance. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 atlanta writing. The marvellous middlegrade competition to find sparkling and original talent in fiction for children as part of our agencys commitment to seek out and support the best writing for young people, we are now on the lookout for outstanding new stories for 812yearold readers. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Stephen barr is an agent with writers house, and holy crap does he like books unexpected memoirs with itchy voices, narrative nonfiction that tackles hardtotackle issues. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 seattle writing. Middle grade is the space between chapter books and teen fare, says liz szabla. Apr 04, 2019 updated 122419 here are two literary agents actively seeking clients. If youre attending a conference with opportunities to pitch to literary agents, youre probably both excited and freaked out for the chance to talk about your novel. Oct 03, 2019 h ere are seven literary agents actively building their client lists.
Middle grade readers want to read a story that captures them and brings them on a journey. Agents and editors in attendance pitch your book to a literary agent. Mar 03, 2015 as the manager of the kidz book buzz blog tour she was privileged to work with bestselling and awardwinning authors such as jeanne duprau, ingrid law, and shannon hale. She represents fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry for children and teens, from picture books to middle grade and young adult novels. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 seattle writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept. Childrens, graphic novel, lgbtq, middle grade, picture books, young adult.
Tap into those feelings as you write and it will lead to. This childrens book category is for readers ages 812, and the word count for a middle grade book is 2040,000 words. Pamela has placed hundreds of titles in a broad range of categories, including. Jul 17, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Ya and middle grade fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, chapter books, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. Writing middle grade is a website dedicated to helping middle grade authors find literary agents and publishing deals, and to help them market their books. A stonewall honor book the books exquisite, bygone meter and vernacular sit comfortably on a contemporary shelf. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Dongwon song represents commercial fiction for adult, young adult, and middle grade readers. She is most interested in middle grade and young adult novels for children and in nonfiction, mysteries, and romance novels for children or adults. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers. She also represents nonfiction in the areas of memoir, humor and select narrative nonfiction.
This is significantly higher than for picture book authors, where only about 50% of debuts were published with the help of an agent. Find all middle grade author representatives using the official book agencies directory. Maria vicente literary agent maria is acquiring childrens fiction, nonfiction for readers of all ages, and illustrated books. 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. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 seattle writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and. Chad luibl wants narrative nonfiction with a strong emotional pull from journalists and writers who challenge the status quo. Founded by don congdon and michael congdon in 1983, don congdon associates, inc.
She is also looking for picture book illustrators and authorillustrators. In fiction, she is looking for young adult, middle grade, and chapter book manuscripts. Holly mcghee pippin properties stephen barbara inkwell management rosemary stimola stimola literary studio tracey adams adams literary sarah davies greenhouse literary agency emily van beek folio literary management laura. These different niches represent entirely different markets, so its not enough to just find any old agent or publisher to work with. The word middle is particularly apt in some publishers interpretations of the middle grade book. Writing middle grade a look at the numbers hannah holt. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 minnesota writing.
Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. But her specialty, and her success, was primarily in nonfiction, so when that last middle grade project was done, we didnt really look for any more. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers digest. The president of the new york citybased prospect agency. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. This is the second of three articles on current agents for childrens books. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. How to pitch a literary agent in 5 easy steps tomi. Most middle grade authors 68% write in more than one genre. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions bibi lewis of the ethan ellenberg literary agency. And the friction of racism, tyrannical entitled politicians, and misguided disapproval of homosexuality also have a relevance rooted in current cultures xeno and homophobia. Heres just one way to look at the agents for middle grade novels.
Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Scroll below now to see 25 middle grade book genre examples, or click here to see all book genres for kids. Information about literary agents for writers looking to publish books for middle grade and young adult readers. If you rely on thosedirectories to find middle grade literary agents, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a literary agency to represent you.
Maria vicente literary agent maria is acquiring childrens fiction. Ivy aberdeens letter to the world little, brown a stonewall honor book blake gives ivy the deepthinking soul of an artist, gently examining the trauma of losing her home, ivys. How to pitch a literary agent in 5 easy steps tomi adeyemi. Caryn has been an agent with the andrea brown literary agency since 2003, and she has sold over 425 books. Hannah is only open for marginalized writers in young adult, middle grade, and speculative adult fiction. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list.
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