Find very good deals in the young adult and middle grade categories. As the manager of the kidz book buzz blog tour she. Tap into those feelings as you write and it will lead to a story that is true. A very nice literary agent indulges in polite rants about queries, writers, and the publishing industry. 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. Mg fantasy literary agents and those looking for middle grade mystery, mg paranormal. Middle grade book genre complete list of book genres. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre. This time, the top 10 middle grade agents report 80 sales.
The most common pitfalls in middle grade manuscripts nelson. He was formerly an editor at orbit and a product manager for the ebook startup zola books. Childrens, graphic novel, lgbtq, middle grade, picture books, young adult. Middle grade literary agents find all middle grade book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Upper middlegrade fantasy adventure whatever the website says, its clear that these guys do not respond to all queries. First, publishers marketplace relies on agents to selfreport. Historical fiction, horror, literary, middle grade, military, mystery, thriller, ya. The incredible ripped bodice bookstore was featured on the today show earlier, and we were so happy to see some get to know jessica faust. Rins beautifully crafted world from the bone witch 2017 expands in this sequel.
Regina brooks is the founder and president of serendipity literary agency llc in new york, new york. So angie, maria, and i put our heads together to create a handy list. I knew i would be asked about whats hot or trending. Jenny bent represents literary and commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of early 2017 that they are actively seeking contemporaryrealistic i. The writers digest annual conference offers everything you need to advance your writing career creatively and professionally. The darley anderson childrens book agency is on the lookout for the next big thing in middle grade. Apr 27, 2015 i did this roundup of middle grade agents in 20 and you may want to compare the list from then. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. 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.
Middle grade fiction is defined as novels with characters aged 8 or novels intended for that audience age range. Things i want in a middlegrade christian fantasy, by. This is an emotionally sensitive and elegantly written novel about loss and the first stirrings of love. Previously, he worked at floren shieh productions, where he had to find books for production entities to develop and turn into movies or tv shows. Sally apokedak is an associate agent with the leslie h.
Things i want in a middlegrade christian fantasy, by agent. Were talking actionpacked adventure stories to make imaginations run wild, or funfilled tales that will get readers rolling on the floor with laughter. In the past she has been a regular columnist for kill your darlings literary journal, and the stella prize schools blog, writing mostly on the intersection of young adult. Are you searching for a list of middle grade literary agents. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. She has a phd in the history of american civilization from harvard, and published a book based on her dissertation, charleston and the emergence of middle class culture in the revolutionary era, in 2016.
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. We ask authors to please refrain from voting or inviting their fans to vote on this list. 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 joe iriart. The definitive list of middle grade literary agents 2020. Liza dawson liza dawson associates, renee nyen kt literary, and laurie mclean fuse literary. Agents things i want in a middlegrade christian fantasy, by agent sally apokedak. Blake is an author to watch, and this book is sure to fly off the shelf. Stacey kondla is interested in young adult and middlegrade fiction and nonfiction. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Our free database includes literary agents for middle grade fiction and nonfiction. Dongwon song is closed to queries as of august 01, 2019.
Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. I did this roundup of middle grade agents in 20 and you may want to compare the list from then. The darley anderson mega middlegrade competition the. Oct 03, 2017 these two new literary agents are seeking clients. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change. Middle grade literary agents 20202021 find mg book agents accepting new authors in the official usa directory of publishing agents.
Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business, and the occasional quirky history. Gain invaluable tips to improve your craft, explore publishing options and learn how to. Middle grade readers want to read a story that captures them and brings them on a journey. The most common pitfalls in middle grade manuscripts. Erin files is most interested in upmarket young adult, middle grade and adult fiction. Middle grade literary agents 20202021 find mg book agents. Mar 03, 2015 agents things i want in a middlegrade christian fantasy. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 writing workshop. Defiore and company querytracker find literary agents and. Were doing quite a bit of younger middle grade more 810 than 1112. Dongwon song represents commercial fiction for adult, young adult, and middle grade readers as well as select nonfiction.
Before that, she was an agent at red sofa literary for six years. Middle grade literary agents free book agents directory. Alec shanes response rate averages better than 50% on queries. 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. Middle grade editors seem to be looking for action and adventure. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. 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. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of early 2017 that they are actively. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. She has a phd in the history of american civilization from harvard, and published a book based on her dissertation, charleston and the emergence of middleclass culture in the revolutionary era, in 2016. Wonder was the overall topselling childrens book of 2017 in publishers.
We ask authors to please refrain from voting or inviting their. Deborah hofmann joined the david black literary agency in december 2017, but. Looking for a literary agent who represents middle grade books. Dan cramer is a literary agent with flannery literary. This list is for contemporary middle grade fiction. She also represents nonfiction in the areas of memoir, humor and select narrative nonfiction. At that time, i only listed the top 10 agents, who represented 60 sales. The post middle grade literary agents open to submissions by robert lee brewer appeared first on writers digest. Outside the office, she can be found at her mma gym, on her motorcycle, or relaxing on the shores of minnesotas lakes.
See more ideas about literary agent, literary, literary agency. Jan 29, 2017 and here are the 2017 pitch madness agents. Jennie goloboy joined the donald maass literary agency in 2017. Image 10 surprising tips on writing and creativity from john blog post. Her agency is the largest african american owned agency in the country and has represented and established a diverse base of awardwinning clients in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and childrens literature. Best middlegrade graphic novels of 2017 showing slide 1 of 7 tweet. Mar 17, 2017 middle grade editors seem to be looking for action and adventure. Review this list of popular examples to help you get a better understanding of the middle grade book genre. Writing middle grade a look at the numbers hannah holt. Victoria cappello represents commercial and literary adult fiction as well as. This deft, nuanced examination of identity, destiny, and agency is a surprisingly tender. Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest 2020. The definitive list of middle grade literary agents 2020 wmg.
Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Please dont add ya or na there are other lists for those. New agents are a boon to writers because they are actively building their client lists. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers. She is also on the hunt for the following on behalf of her fellow metamorphosis agents. 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. Apr 18, 2019 literary agent holly root and i discuss her career in publishing from working in the mail room, to making a name for herself as an agent, to now running her own agency. 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. Books in the middle grade genre are often 2040,000 words in length.
These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Be sure to check out the submission guidelines and pay close attention to a few things you need to do in order to be eligible. T hese three new literary agents are seeking clients. Literary agent holly root and i discuss her career in publishing from working in the mail room, to making a name for herself as an agent, to now running her own agency. Sonali chanchani is looking for speculative ya, upmarket and literary fiction, contemporary womens fiction, psychological mysteries and thrillers, family sagas, and historical projects with a touch of magical realism, popular. 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 excitement about her crush on june, and her fears that people will judge her if they discover her secret. Jul 17, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. The following agents and editors will be attending pitchfest 2020 at thrillerfest xv. She has been with andrea brown since 2010 and is also the agencys digital manager. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. Scroll below now to see 25 middle grade book genre examples, or click here to see all book genres for kids. Lara represents authors and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. She has an mfa, from hamline university and a degree in marketing management from virginia tech.
As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. I use the publishers marketplace database to discover which agents are. In keeping with the agencys ethos as the most commercially. She also enjoys literary leaning nonfiction in the areas of psychology, history, and popular science. Jennifer chen joined bradford literary in 2017, as a representative of both fiction. The post middle grade literary agents open to submissions by. Selling a book is even far more bookends on the today show. May 04, 2018 books in the middle grade genre are often 2040,000 words in length. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members.
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