Literary agents for picture book
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want picture book, based on what they say on their public websites. “picture book” is a form tag; its identifier is picture-book. 133 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 (1–25 of 133)
Says: “Picture book texts”
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…
Says: “select picture books”
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…
Says: “picture books, fiction and non-fiction”
Says: “Sue Meikle Sue Meikle has always been obsessed with picture books, and after working as an Early Years Specialist for over 25 years, she has read stories to children from Stockport to South Africa.”
Says: “a perfectly pitched picture book”
Says: “bestselling picture books”
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…
she represents Korean authors and publishers, introducing distinctive, boundary-pushing voices to readers around the world Seo has a particular love for graphic novels, picture books, and intimate, journal-like narrativ…
The agency specialises in writing for children and so represents everything from picture books to Young Adult fiction as well as non-fiction for young people. Finding new authors that all important initial publishing de…
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…
I work as an agent with a particular interest in illustrators (RCWillustrated), picture books and chapter books. Narrative in both text and illustration have always been important to me. It’s these sort of qualities I…
I joined Bright in 2020 and represent a diverse list of talented authors and illustrators working across all genres and age ranges. I have particular passion for non-fiction, an area I have been actively growing. In pi…
My passion is ideas — finding them, shaping them and connecting them with the right publishing homes. I work across picture books, preschool, nonfiction and graphic novels, and love helping writers and illustrators devel…
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
I was made an agent in 2010 and always have an open list for submissions. I’m too much of a magpie for a wish-list, but my areas of interest and where I feel I can really add value to the career of an author or illustra…
Says: “author/illustrator approach is the most appealing”
Says: “…Graphic Novel Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General…”
Says: “…Subject Focus Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General…”
Says: “picture books that are winsome and pleasant to read aloud”
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…
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