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Find 20 listings related to literary agents for childrens books in boston on. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents.
Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. The book agents below are the best childrens literary agents based on sales for the most popular childrens book subgenres. We also join forces with leading literary agencies in every foreign market and have agents based in australia, boston, and dallas. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. York city, marcia wernick finally found her calling in childrens publishing.
These oneonone meetings at the 2020 boston writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Most literary agents receive a 15% commission on your actual earningsadvances, royalties, permission fees, etc. In addition to boston writer representatives, you can use our book agency database for all literary agents near me searches.
She started her career at liza dawson associates in manhattan, and in 2014 launched her own literary agency, olswanger. Kimberly willis holt, when zachary beaver came to town 1999 national book award finalists. Inkwell is one of the worlds leading literary agencies, proudly representing. Rates also may be higher for certain kinds of deals such as movie or foreign rights, where the agent must share with a coagent, and artist s reps consistently charge more, from 20% to as high as 35%. Agents for childrens book writers and illustrators. Anna olswanger has been a literary agent since 2005. You might also want to pick up a copy of the houghton mifflin harcourt trade division book how to be your own literary agent by richard curtis. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. Some of these agents are open to textonly submissions. Scroll below to learn more about black book agents such as faith hampton childs with faith childs literary agency, regina brooks with serendipity literary agency, sarah bolling with the gernert company, and susan ginsburg with writers house. Aevitas also provides highlevel strategic communications consulting and original content.
The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Rees literary agency one westinghouse plaza, suite a203 boston, ma 0262075. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. A boston native, caroline graduated from wesleyan university with an. Accelerated programs childrens literature simmons university. 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. 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. You might also want to pick up a copy of the houghton mifflin. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. In light of the current market for childrens books, please be aware of our general submission preferences. Transatlantic agency is a north american literary management company with a vibrant and diverse team of 14 agents known for their integrity, commitment and success representing storytellers across all.
Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens. 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. Writers house llc 21 west 26th street new york, ny 10010. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens.
Black literary agents african american book agents list. 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. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. The strothman agency, llc is a highly selective literary agency operating out of new york, maine, and nashville, tn dedicated to advocating for authors of significant books through the entire publishing. Agents want to see that an author knows the market. Charlotte wenger is a literary agent with prospect agency. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown because theyve reported the most sixfigure book deals in recent years for the following childrens book subgenres. In addition to its fulltime agents and their assistants, the inkwell team includes a tireless foreign rights department and a meticulous contracts manager. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent. Literary agents boston list of boston literary agencies. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 boston writing. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. Atlanta publishing agents, boston publishing agents, and chicago. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the agency represents established and emerging authors and illustrators whose work ranges from fiction to nonfiction, from very young picture books and novelty books, through early readers, middle. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven.
Attend events with the horn book and childrens books boston. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Wendys efforts to publish books at the highest standards led the company to receive more literary awards than at any time in its historytwo pulitzer prizes, one national book award, three caldecott. Max pixel there are dozens of childrens book publishers that do not require an agent, which means childrens book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Stating that anyone from a 12yearold boy to an 80yearold woman will love your book just tells an agent you have no particular market in mind. Sold scott reintgens untitled book three in the talespinners series, featuring the adventures of indira story as she goes undercover at antagonist academy at the request of a secret faction known as the antiheroes, to emily easton at crown childrens. The strothman agency has represented three pulitzer prizewinning bookstwo in history an. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Writers house, a literary agency childrens book award. Lorin rees ann collette rebecca podos kelly peterson ashley herring blake. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery. Scroll below to see all childrens literary publishing agents looking for.
As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Aug 09, 2016 this list is for children s picture books. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. She is drawn to the full gamut of childrens literature from picture books to ya. Miles stott childrens literary agency has four agents and represents both authors and illustrators. If the agent likes your pitch, theyll request to see partall of your book sending you straight past the slush. Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Fiction nonfiction childrens authors our history foreign rights. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. The book lists literary agents around the country, their addresses and phone numbers, and the types of books that they specialize in handling. Stating that anyone from a 12yearold boy to an 80yearold woman will love your book. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list.
Membership is free and open to librarians, teachers, publishers, booksellers, authors, illustrators, agents, and scholars and students of literature for young people. Wendys efforts to publish books at the highest standards led the company to receive more literary awards than at any time in its historytwo pulitzer prizes, one national book award, three caldecott medals, and two newbery medals, among many other honors and led to the companys greatest period of growth and recognition. She started her career at liza dawson associates in manhattan, and in 2014 launched her own literary agency, olswanger literary llc, where she represents a wide variety of genres, but is currently focused on illustrated books picture books and graphic novels. 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. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or. Literary agents boston list of boston literary agencies and. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the. Immerse yourself in the center for the study of childrens literature at simmons to discuss craft and criticism with critics, editors, authors, and illustrators at the summer institute. The strothman agency, llc is a highly selective literary agency operating out of new york, maine, and nashville, tn dedicated to advocating for authors of significant books through the entire publishing cycle. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Im interested in working with authors and illustrators of childrens booksboard books.
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