Literary agents for children's books
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want children's books, based on what they say on their public websites. “children's” is a audience tag; its identifier is childrens. 169 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
Agents (1–25 of 169)
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view. She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
As an agent, she represents writers and illustrators of fiction and nonfiction for children, from picture books to young adult novels. She has a passion for the collaborative editorial process and is drawn to beautifull…
Penny Moore is a Senior Agent at who represents children’s literature, mainly middle grade, chapter books, young adult, and select picture books. Though she’s interested in all genres, she’s specifically seeking inventi…
His areas of interest include self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, an…
At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…
A native speaker, Christina is open to German-language submissions only. Alongside adult fiction and non-fiction, she also considers manuscripts in the children’s and YA space. Across all segments, she is drawn to well c…
He’s interested in children’s books across all age ranges and narrative non-fiction, biography, sport, music and autobiography. He’s also interested in crime fiction and anything a bit weird and wonderful.
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Based in Manchester, CBNA is a children’s literary agency representing authors and illustrators of picture books, fiction and non-fiction. We are based in Manchester and represent Northern and Scottish authors and illus…
I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing. At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. Clare’s very busy wit…
My primary focus is books for children and young adults. I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative. I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
I represent fiction, non-fiction and children’s authors across genres. For a sense of the kinds of books I work on and am looking for, see our client list and my reading list below. The books I love might challenge me…
I have been building a list of adult non-fiction and children’s fiction writers since 2001. In non-fiction, I particularly love history and philosophy and biography, especially from authors who have the academic credenti…
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
Sallyanne Sweeney joined the agency in 2013 and has since built a list that spans fiction, non-fiction and illustration, across children’s and adult publishing. Known for her close editorial work, Sallyanne has a partic…
Miriam is the only agent working on children's books continuing to expand and support their list in everything and anything speculative. Their MSWL is inspired by all of these passions on top of their non-binary, bisex…
Currently focused on Children's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror. She enjoys agenting original and talented writers for children and adult fiction as well as some non fiction and playwrights.…
Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction. Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus. Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Amber now uses her experience to support talented children’s authors, and build happy and successful relationships between writers and publishers.
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