The best childrens book agents 2020 as recommended by their. Literary agents for childrens books seattle first time. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Childrens books usa featured trade shows china childrens book fair in november. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Since its inception, the agencys philosophy has been to represent people rather than merely the. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds. Please do not resubmit that same project to another. Plotting, storytelling, humour, exciting worlds and contemporary life are all the things that excite me. Finding a literary agent for children s books is easy using our literary agency database.
Literary agency joanna devereux has been working in children s publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk children s book agent for the past 10 years. Once you have located agents whose terms are compatible with your needs, you can contact them with a query letter andor submission. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and children s. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uk s leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Please indicate if you are submitting to marcia wernick, linda pratt, or emily mitchell, and please do not send the same submission to all of us simultaneously. I use the publishers marketplace database to discover which agents are selling the best. Please follow the link to confirm their submission guidelines. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. She is looking for childrens fiction and nonfiction literature involving historical figures or events. 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. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in.
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. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction. If you have not heard from us within twelve weeks, please do get in touch. Managed by bologna fiera bookthe team behind the biggest and oldest book fair dedicated to children held in italy each springccbf is the best way to break into the fastest growing childrens rights arena. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2017 call out. He was also maurice sendaks attorney for over forty years. May 12, 20 top 25 agents highest childrens book sales april 2012april 20 please note.
Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Though it has become harder to sell childrens books without an agent, you can still do itand getting an agent may be as hard as getting a publisher. This is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. Also this book is bilingual spanish and english, im looking for an agent to. We represent some of the finest childrens writing talent in the world, from classics to debuts, from picture books up to young adult fiction, and everything in between. 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. Mar 31, 2017 this is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. In childrens books, i am interested in writing for all age ranges, from picture book texts for the very young, fiction for the middle years, and full length novels for teenagers. Plum literary childrens agency launches the bookseller. Joanna devereux has been working in childrens publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk childrens book agent for the past 10 years. My chances are better if i submit to small publishers. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou.
The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2017 call. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of children s books. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson childrens book agency. 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.
The bent agency tba the bent agency is a large agency with a boutique ethos, and two offices on either side of the atlantic. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Karen quickly found herself on the new york publishing circuit, in regular contact with editors and publishers, while. In addition, sheldon was one of the earliest agents to attend bologna childrens book fair regularly, and he has represented various publishers. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you. If you write kidlit and want to be published, get an agent or find out the latest guidelines for. Dangerous myths and terrible truths publishing childrens.
The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents like amanda luedeke. Heath offer a longterm view, editorial strength, a renowned rights department and a family atmosphere, as well as a reputation for building and breaking. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Picture books, middle grade and ya by darcy pattison each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold. They will also do things like editing your books free of cost. 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. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Ransom, founded in 1997, is a publisher with a heart for literacy for all ages.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Nancy miles, mandy suhr, victoria birkett and caroline hilltrevor are experienced publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the. Top 25 agents highest childrens book sales april 2012. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Childrens book authors and illustrators home facebook.
Top 20 picture book agents in publishers marketplace as. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. She enjoys the balance of creativeminded and businessminded work and knew she had found her niche in the field when she interned at an agency and realized the agent is the. They can also look after any film or television rights.
Christian literary agents for childrens books our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents for childrens books. And they can sell your uk, us, digital and foreign rights. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and. Joanna devereux has been working in children s publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk children s book agent for the past 10 years.
Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there may be occasions where we cannot respond with our normal speed. 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. Mercier and poolbeg also publish childrens books and accept unsolicited manuscripts. Literary agency joanna devereux has been working in childrens publishing for 25 years as a commissioning editor and a uk childrens book agent for the past 10 years. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. Located in west meon, ransom publishes children s books in fiction and nonfiction for struggling andor reluctant readers and structured reading programmes e. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Those who are ready with their childrens book script must be seeking one of the best literary agents for childrens books they can find. If you write kidlit and want to be published, get an agent or find out the latest guidelines for magazine and book publishers, this book often has more in its listings than the cwim. We welcome submissions from debut authors and illustrators as well as those in midcareer. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most. Updated october 2018 following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting childrens books.
Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there. Find 6 listings related to literary agents for childrens books in denver on. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of. This is particularly important at the moment as digital rights can be. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of children s publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting children s books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. Managed by bologna fiera bookthe team behind the biggest and oldest book fair dedicated to children held in. To submit, send the first three chapters up to 50 pages full text with sample pictures, if any. Id like to pay tribute to philip ardagh who first posted the question on facebook in 2015. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of. This is a great book offering guidelines to publishers and agents and is an excellent companion to the cwim. Access our list of guidebooks for finding literary agents and marketing your manuscript to view books that will fill your specific needs for marketing your book to an agent. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an.
The names below are of the agents who had the most childrens book deals report to publishers marketplace by a publisher, agent, or author. The literary agent would act as a primary key in approaching prospective publishers who would find interest in the yettobe published books. Picture books, middle grade and ya by darcy pattison each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for children s books. Literary agents for childrens books in denver, co with. At miles stott children s literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of children s books for all ages. These agents toil hard and will be on your side without ever asking you for any monetary benefits. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. Oct 06, 2014 2 an agent can find the right editor or publisher for your work like a book matchmaker. Please indicate if you are submitting to marcia wernick, linda pratt, or emily mitchell, and please do not send the same submission to all of us. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Bell lomax moreton this is a large agency with over 70 clients which handles adult fiction and nonfiction as well as children s books for all ages, including picture books for which there is a dedicated picture book agent, helen mackenzie smith. If you are a writer andor illustrator for childrens books, please join up and post your information here.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. This is particularly important at the moment, with ebooks coming to the. 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 58, middle. Joanna devereux literary agency, uk childrens book agent. 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. 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. 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 award. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson children s book agency. 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.
After going through the book proposal, the literary agents are going to devise appropriate strategy for books marketing. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Now, once one of the best literary agents for childrens books has been found, few. Mark mills, owner of the plum pudding illustration agency, and former bloomsbury editor fiz osborne, are setting up a new childrens literary agency. A rejection from one of us should be considered a pass from the agency. 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. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Nov 30, 2019 these agents accept queries from pb writers. Finding an agent for your childrens book manuscript. Dangerous myths and terrible truths publishing childrens books. Best literary agents for childrens books first time. Agents are more useful and available once youve sold on your own.
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