Literary agents for children's books — page 3
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.
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Agents (51–75 of 169)
She values strong and unique narrative voices and domestically represents bestselling and award-winning writers of compelling fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.
Says: “…Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience 3 Years of Industry Experience 2024 Member Since Submission…”
Says: “…Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Childrens Graphic Novel Childrens Picture Book Childrens General Experience 1 Years of Industry Experience 2025 Member Since Submission Requirements Please…”
Liz Nealon is the President and Founder of Great Dog Literary, where she represents both adult and children’s books, largely non-fiction. Not surprisingly, given her many years working in television and interactive medi…
She started her career at Liza Dawson Associates in Manhattan, and in 2014 launched her own literary agency, Olswanger Literary LLC, where she represents a wide variety of genres, but is currently focused on illustrated…
Her focus is on books and media for adults and children, especially with a visual element. She loves media and books that bring humor and joy and inspire others in life. Kathleen represents content creators, authors, il…
Says: “select children's projects”
Says: “books for children”
Passionate about discovering new talent, Ariana works closely with her clients to shape and develop standout manuscripts and proposals. representing an award-winning and diverse list of authors and illustrators across a…
Says: “…Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience Years of Industry Experience 2007 Member Since Submission…”
Says: “contemporary children's books”
Myrsini’s personal reading habits and professional interests are broad, ranging from popular science, business, and investigative journalism to self-care, illustrated humor, and photography. She gravitates toward author…
Says: “all kid lit age groups from picture books through YA”
Says: “quality children's literature”
She is interested in representing children's books, picture books through YA, focusing on middle-grade fiction/non-fiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences. She particularly loves stor…
Her award-winning and well-reviewed clients write fiction and select nonfiction for children and adults. Leslie’s focus is on the right book at the right time for the reader.
Based in New York, Gates represents a range of nonfiction, including narrative and expert-driven works, memoir, current affairs, pop culture, as well as literary fiction and children’s books.
The books Julie strives to represent and present to the world are books infused with values and issues that are important to her and social justice-oriented, such as feminism, antiracism, fatphobia, LGBTphobia, ableism,…
As a literary agent Morwenna sits happily at the generalist end of the spectrum, and represents a broad and diverse roster of award-winning and bestselling authors globally across non-fiction, fiction, and children's; he…
Says: “writing and illustration for childrens and teens”
He has an extremely diverse list of award-winning and bestselling authors, representing writers of both literary and commercial fiction and all genres (including book group, upmarket fiction, crime and thrillers, specula…
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