Literary agents for picture book — page 4
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 (76–100 of 133)
Says: “select picture books”
Says: “illustrators of picture books”
She is open to all kid lit age groups, from picture books through YA, and is particularly drawn to work that shows the author’s world- and character-building ability. She wants to believe wholeheartedly in the world of…
I am looking for author and illustrator proposals for picture books, young fiction and non-fiction. In illustration I'm also looking for creative brand building potential in markets outside of publishing.
I have a particular love for the picture book, but am looking for authors and illustrators working across fiction and non-fiction for all ages.
Rebecca’s previous focus was on KidLit and Contemporary Romance, but during her time away from publishing she realized that her mindset and wishlist had changed. Rebecca is on a mission to change this issue, and as she…
Says: “fiction and nonfiction picture books”
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Says: “picture books with delicious words”
Says: “Childrens Picture Book”
Says: “illustrated picture books with humor or heart that would work well for story time”
A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent more than two decades as a cookbook editor and writer (she even went to culinary school!). She’s experienced in working with celebrity chefs, business owners, c…
Daniele is open to young adult, middle grade, and picture books. Her top priority is contemporary, but she’s also open to contemporary fantasy, and sparingly considers genre fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and hi…
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
As an agent, Kevin takes on serious adult nonfiction (Brian McCullough’s How the Internet Happened, Claude Andrew Clegg’s The Black President). On the adult fiction side, he represents Afghan and Iraq War vet Adam Kovac…
Curtis represents a wide-ranging and diverse list that reflects his broad literary interests. His talent for identifying creators with standout ideas across categories has helped shape PSLA’s growth, and his ability to s…
Says: “picture book submissions”
Says: “…of and strategists for our clients' projects, marketing plans, and careers —be it picture books, middle-grade, young adult, graphic novels, novelty, and adult trade projects.”
I launched Rising Bear Literary Agency, LLC, specializing in what I most love: picture books, early chapter books, and middle-grade fiction and graphic novels with unforgettable characters. Rising Bear aims to help writ…
Says: “Between 2004 and 2008, he expanded his list of clients to include over a dozen talented writers and illustrators of picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult fiction.”
Says: “picture book author/illustrators”
He is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG. In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters…
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Says: “picture book author/illustrators”
Says: “…Advice Relationships Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General…”
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