Literary agents for children's books — page 7
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 (151–169 of 169)
Says: “children's book writers”
Says: “children's and YA writers and illustrators”
He develops and represents fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature for the company.
Josalyn Moran is a Literary Agent at Screenland Literary Agency, where she represents authors, illustrators, and creative projects across children's publishing and related media. She is particularly drawn to projects th…
She brings more than 25 years of experience across entertainment, publishing, editorial development, and licensed intellectual property, with a background that includes leadership and creative roles at Warner Bros./DC Co…
Children’s books I would have loved to represent include Wigglesbottom Primary by Pamela Butchart, The Murderer’s Ape by Jakob Wegelius and Gay Club by Simon James Green. And I would love to find this generation’s Judy B…
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Says: “…has worked in the publishing industry for nearly twenty years, and books—especially those for children and young people—have been her life-long passion.”
She prioritizes stories by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized and historically excluded identities. In Adult Fiction, Sera’s interests include subversive horror, grounded science fiction, and speculative.…
She represents a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction in the adult and children's spaces, working with New York Times bestselling and debut authors, and is passionate about collaborating with authors from diverse b…
Says: “children's and YA writing and illustration”
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
Jenny represents award-winning nonfiction in a variety of categories including practical lifestyle and thoughtful how-to projects, particularly in the wellness and mindfulness spaces; cookbooks; and narrative nonfiction…
Says: “books for children”
Says: “children's genres of all ages”
William is actively seeking Kidlit through YA projects (including graphic novels and author + illustrator clients), with a focus for LGBTQ+ stories, fantastical adventures with heart and hope, spicy and swoon worthy roma…
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