She will only consider submissions with material attached, please do not send only query letters. Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson. This comprehensive guide begins with facts and statistics about kids book agents. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Does not handle genre fiction, poetry, childrens literature, picture books, film. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. We do not currently accept picture book submissions but are aiming to do so in the future. You do not need a literary agent to submit to any of these publishers.
We do not consider board books, early readers, or fictionnonfiction for readers over the age of ten. Because wacky bee is the publishing arm of the writers advice centre our submissions process is slightly different from that of other publishers. Childrens books may be shorter, but the rules of good writing still apply. Holiday house is an established and reputable childrens book publisher. We are always interested in receiving submissions from talented writers and illustrators. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. We strongly recommend electronic submissions as it is a faster and easier way for you to submit. Please follow the link to confirm their submission guidelines.
Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and. Emily is accepting new clients in all genres for children. They publish picture books and books aimed at children in grades 1. There are dozens of children s book publishers that do not require an agent, which means children s book authors generally find it easier to break into publishing than those who write adult fiction and nonfiction. Darley anderson children s book agency is open to and welcomes submissions and we consider everything that comes into the agency. If youd like to submit to us, please follow these guidelines. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and. Make sure your story is a book that kids would want to read, not just what adults would want kids to read.
The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and email contacts. P aige terlip is an assistant for executive agent laura rennert. Nov 30, 2019 these agents accept queries from pb writers. At miles stott children s literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. We represent some poets but do not accept poetry submissions, though if you are a poet wishing to write longform work then we would welcome your submission. It would helpful to know if you are submitting your work to other agents. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember.
All three agents are active members of society of childrens book writers and illustrators scbwi, speaking often at conferences around the country. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their career, helping them navigate the publishing process and protecting their interests. Although currently not accepting picture books, amber and her agency is accepting submissions children. Please read the our agents pages on our website and determine the full circle literary agent that is the best fit for your work. Following our submission guidelines will lead to your work being considered by our agency, if you do not follow the guidelines your submission will be discarded. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Listed below are the transatlantic agents who are currently accepting submissions. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres.
Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. As far as i know they do, if you are planning on selling to publishers in the uk. Our team researched the 75 top children s book publishers in the world that currently accept submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting.
She loves books in all genres and categories, but her heart will always be with children s books from witty picture books to emotional young adult stories. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. I emailed 19 new literary agents seeking to build their client list, and got the inside dish from each of them. The following agents are currently accepting submissions. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required. Our preference is that you submit to one agent at a time, but if you plan to submit your material to more than one agent than we ask you to declare that overlap in your covering letter. Do agents consider accept submissions from around the world. As a growing uk literary agency seeking new authors, we are accepting submissions in all categories. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and.
When open, they accept email submissions only and should reply in six to ten weeks. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of children s books. For details on how to submit to abigail and her insider tips for. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens book. If you would like to make a submission to amber, you need to send a covering email that also has your complete manuscript and one page synopsis attached to it. Her current goal is to represent more broadbased business books by women and business leaders of color.
Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. She is a specialist literary agent for childrens books and young adult fiction. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. This holds true for juveniles of all ages, from birth to young adult.
If agents, scour agent lists the following sites are a good starting point to find children s book agents. The website asks you to email them for their latest submissions details. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. Eddison pearson this is a small agency that deals mainly with childrens books. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. The type of books theyre looking for the type of books they read when theyre not working personal. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you. Clare is building the childrens list and is looking for new authors of picture books, middle grade, teenage, ya and illustrators. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. We consider all types of fiction and nonfiction as well as children s books. But it might be a good idea to email your chosen agency and ask them before. Make sure you are well acquainted with what makes a book pleasurable to read. Some agencies do not accept unsolicited manuscripts at all, but rather require an.
In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting picture book or pb submissions. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Flyaway books is open to unsolicited submissions that observe the following guidelines. At present they are not accepting submissions until after 1 october 20. For picture books, she enjoys rhyming done well and characters with larger than life personalities. Find all childrens book agents accepting submissions here. Read the agency s site for specific submission details and what each agent accepts not every agent at an agency accepts picture book art andor manuscripts. Have you studied how characters are developed, how plots are driven. She is also accepting submissions in select areas of nonfiction, specifically in current affairs, personal development, selfhelp, mind, body, and spirit, and business. She is a sucker for a story that stays with you, one that lingers in your heart and mind long after reading. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003.
Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors based all over the world. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk.
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