List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2017 call. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including. 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. 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. Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or childrens books. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Georgia holmes and jade kavanagh work as assistants at the agency.
Since its inception the agency has represented several bestselling authors, career novelists, and professional writers. Miles stott childrens literary agency has four agents and represents both authors and illustrators. Click here to see our list of literary agents for all childrens book literary agents. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in. Karens goals as a representative of childrens literature have never wavered, and she is committed to assisting authors of quality childrens books bring their stories to life. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. May 01, 2019 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach.
Picture book agents the following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers.
The ethan ellenberg literary agency was established in 1984 by ethan ellenberg who was a contracts manager for berkley and associate contracts manager for bantam. Gill books has recently started publishing childrens fiction, mercier and poolbeg also publish childrens books and accept unsolicited manuscripts. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or children s books. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. Jan 03, 2017 bell lomax moreton this is a large agency with over 70 clients which handles adult fiction and nonfiction as well as childrens books for all ages, including picture books for which there is a dedicated picture book agent, helen mackenzie smith.
Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens books and. As an agent with writers house literary, lindsay has spent years learning from the best in the business. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin children s books to create a children s and ya department. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and. I know that tracking down agents who represent picture book writers who do not also.
Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2017 call out. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres.
Andrea brings a broad publishing background to every project she represents, having worked as an editor, marketer, and agent, with awardwinning and bestselling authors of both fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and childrens. February 24, 2019 by katrina kwan leave a comment literary agents specializing in childrens books. Childrens books literary agents and agencies list 20202021. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson children s book agency. Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there may be occasions where we. The agency has close contacts with all major publishing houses and is also very active in the selling. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. 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.
Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens. Find all picture book writer representatives using the official literary agencies directory. Mercier and poolbeg also publish childrens books and accept unsolicited manuscripts. Childrens book authors and illustrators literary agent faq. Picture book literary agents and agencies list 20202021. She is looking for childrens fiction and nonfiction literature involving historical figures or events. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books.
They focus on childrens writing only, from board book up to young adult and including non fiction, and are happy to hear from both debut and midcareer authors. Great agents looking for childrens books now kurestin armada. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson childrens book agency. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Finding a literary agent for children s books is easy using our literary agency database. Specializing in adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. 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. Mar 31, 2017 this is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Bell lomax moreton this is a large agency with over 70 clients which handles adult fiction and nonfiction as well as childrens books for all ages, including picture books for which there is a. His take on childrens literature can be bestpinpointed in an interview with johnell dewitt. In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting picture book or pb submissions.
This category is a broad umbrella term that represents all literature for younger readers ages 217, including fiction and nonfiction such as picture books, poetry, chapter books, middle grade books, and young adult books. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Brent taylor is an agent with triadaus literary agency. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. An agent at one of the popular literary agencies in new york, painted words, shadra strickland is a writer turned agent. Jun 05, 2018 gill books has recently started publishing childrens fiction, mercier and poolbeg also publish childrens books and accept unsolicited manuscripts. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors.
Susan armstrong is a literary agent at conville and walsh. Andrea brings a broad publishing background to every project she represents, having worked as an editor, marketer, and agent, with awardwinning and bestselling authors of both fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and childrens books. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Jul 19, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. 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. Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there may be occasions where we cannot respond with our normal speed. Id like to pay tribute to philip ardagh who first posted the question on facebook in 2015.
While we are dedicated to our established list of clients, we are always looking to find new talent to nurture. 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. Our list of literary agents includes all kids book agents working at all publishing agencies in the usa. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. The best childrens book agents 2020 as recommended by their. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens books. After a short hiatus during which karen reorganized her agencys platform, the karen grencik literary agency has returned with renewed enthusiasm. Literary agents for children s books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
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. The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights. 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. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. It s interesting but when i started almost 20 years ago, there werent so many agents handling children s books, and the yateen market was much smaller than it is now, so there were fewer kids book agents and the authoreditor relationship was forged directly, and there was a lot of intimacy in that. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. 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. An award winning illustrator and author herself, she became an agent to help amateur writers and authors navigate the complicated world of childrens books. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most. If you have not heard from us within twelve weeks, please do get in touch. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the.
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. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writer. This is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. Each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you.
Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. To submit, send the first three chapters up to 50 pages full text with sample pictures, if any. Our literary agency database includes detailed bios for all publishing agents representing childrens books. In addition to new and published authors, the agency also. Picture book literary agents open to submissions writers. 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.
Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. Find all childrens book author representatives using the official literary agencies directory.
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