Whether its controversial or explicit, childish or colourful, our editorial team will undertake a. We are not looking for original stories written in fable or fairytale style. Scbwi members should be sure to get their free agents directory. As it turns out, that artist could also write, and that teacher loved. The following agents are currently accepting submissions. Jun 26, 2017 ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. If the childrens book is under ten thousand words you may submit it in its entirety, or up to three picture books. Aug 09, 2016 this list is for childrens picture books. For art samples only, please see the illustrator instructions below. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book.
Karens goals as a representative of childrens literature have never wavered, and she is committed to assisting authors of quality childrens books bring their stories to life. First, if a storypicture book is less than thirtytwo 32 pages long, please send the entire manuscript along with your query letter. Wed planned to reopen to submissions again starting 25 march 2020, but that was before the covid19 crisis. Boutique literary agency representing quality childrens literature from exceptional authors and illustrators. Study our books to determine whether your story is a true fit. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. About karen grencik an agency specializing in childrens books. For details on how to submit to abigail and her insider tips for authors, check. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Transatlantic agents do not handle submissions of stage plays, musicals or screenplays except those related to our clients and submissions in those fields will not be considered. An agent at andrea brown literary agency since 2003 in northern california, caryn has 15 years of experience working with authors and finding talents that stand out. The society of childrens book writers and illustrators was founded to help people navigate a career in childrens books.
We do, however, receive a large number of submissions every week. Guidelines for children s story picture books for storypicture books there are two additional guidelines. Albert whitman and company currently has an open submissions policy. They are an independent company with good distribution.
Authorillustrator submissions arbordale publishing. If youve written a children s book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing children s books to market. List of poetry literary agents now accepting submissions. Choosing to work only with authors of young adult, childrens fiction, middle grade fiction and picture books for children, caryn is interested in great storytelling. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artist s representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell.
The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Abdo books is a publisher that focuses exclusively on educational books for children between ages 412. If over 100 pages, submit the first three chapters and a plot summary. Our free database includes literary agents for picture book authors of all types. We will accept submissions for picture books that are 24 pages or 32 pages long story with a word count 500 words max for picture books. Illustrators and authors at usborne childrens books. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction.
Find all childrens book agents accepting submissions here. May 17, 2014 onstage publishing publishes chapter books, middle grade novels and young adult novels. Every year, childrens books produce almost two billion dollars of revenue, and the. Unsolicited material submitted in physical form, including those with return postage, will be recycled. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. This means that for the vast majority of submissions. It s on their website in the book, which is available as a free download. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou treleaven. Picture book literary agents 20202021 accepting submissions. This is likely based on their ability to keep up with the number of submissions already coming in. Please include your name and email address on your manuscript and not just the query letter. Editorial vacancies are regularly advertised on our jobs page. At present they are not accepting submissions until after 1 october 20. Some agents dont take email submissions while others are paperless and will.
We also publish childrens books focusing on new talent and artist led. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new. Please follow the link to confirm their submission guidelines. Due to our language translations, we are no longer accepting manuscripts in rhyme or rhythm. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Read the agencys site for specific submission details and what each agent accepts not every agent at an agency accepts picture book art andor manuscripts. For childrens nonfiction submissions we will accept pitches for books of up to 90 pages. For our littlefolk children s picture book line, we are seeking singlestory manuscripts that feature traditional folktales. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Thank you for your interest in becoming a page street author.
Chronicle books, children s 680 second street san francisco, california 94107. If agents, scour agent lists the following sites are a good starting point to find children s book agents. If under 100 pages, submit the completed, doublespaced manuscript. Bookmark literary submissions open to illustrator submissions. Legitimate literary agencies do not charge writers any kind of fee. You can find full listings of uk agents in the writers and artists yearbook or the. Finding a publisher who publishes the kind of stories youre looking to sell and catching them during their window of acceptance can be a mixture of research, persistence and chance.
World events will largely drive this, and well reopen when were able to handle the load. Flashlight press publishes fictional childrens picture books. List of literary agents now accepting horror submissions. We are not soliciting proposals for our audio line nor do we distribute recordings released privately or under other labels. Fretwellhill represents both authors and illustrators of board books, picture books, middle grade, and young adult. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting submissions. Albert whitmans special interest titles address subjects such as disease, bullying, and disabilities. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Submission guidelines the kate nash literary agency ltd. We publish young adult ya fiction for ages 12 and up, in all genres, and a variety of nonfiction books in such categories as cooking, sports, science, nature, interior design, crafts, and parenting. We try to respond to queries as quickly as possible, but if you havent heard from us within 46 weeks, please feel free to resubmit. We ask that illustrators send a link to their work posted online, whether website, blog, or social media channel. We welcome submissions from debut authors and illustrators as well as those in.
Send covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Miri leshempelly is a childrens book author and illustrator of many. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. We receive more than 1,000 children s book submissions every month. You can also check out our list of over 320 literary agents in the searchable table below. Dryden, former childrens book publisher and founder of the childrens editorial consultancy company, drydenbks. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Society of childrens book writers and illustrators british isles. If agents, scour agent lists the following sites are a good starting point to find childrens book agents.
Make your manuscript great before you start sending your story to publishers, you will need to make sure it is as good as it can possibly be. Book agents looking for new writers literary agents for childrens books 20202021. They sell a lot of books to schools and appear to be rather good at niche. Picture book literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring childrens picture book literary agents accepting picture book submissions. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Heres our full list of 89 literary agents that work with childrens books and are currently accepting manuscript submissions from authors like you.
Submission guidelines august house publishers atlanta. Oct 04, 2016 12 literary agents seeking picture books now. Many children s book publishers start and stop accepting submissions without much warning. For our littlefolk childrens picturebook line, we are seeking singlestory manuscripts that feature traditional folktales. Peachtree is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts and art submissions for publication consideration in the following categories. We receive more than 1,000 childrens book submissions every month. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Picture book submissions should have a universal theme, deal with family or social issues, and be under 1,000 words. Scwbi is nonprofit organisation created specifically for individuals who write and illustrate for children and young adults. Historical fiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. We are always on the lookout for new writing talent and great stories to share with the world.
Please place the text within the body of the email. First, there was a teacher who loved books almost as much as she loved little children. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. We are looking for something unique that has not been done before, an interesting story that captures a moment with a timeless feel. We look at submissions in the order we receive them. Submission guidelines for unrepresented authors albert. For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different.
Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Nov 30, 2019 these agents accept queries from pb writers. Chronicle books, childrens 680 second street san francisco, california 94107. Then, there was an artist who loved pirates, almost as much as he loved cats. Resources listing literary agents and artists representatives. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Floris books submission guidelines their scottish childrens picture book line, picture kelpies, is suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Please note that we are no longer accepting snail mail submissions and. Jan 30, 2012 darley anderson childrens book agency a spin off from the main darley anderson agency dedicated purely to childrens authors, it has nine of them on its books and accepts submissions by email or post.
For the full dummy with text and sketches or sample art, we prefer a link rather than a large attached file. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating major deals across all media including print.
These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. We accept submissions from publishers, authors, illustrators, and publicists. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. We are looking for fiction or narrative nonfiction stories with science or math woven into the story. Its on their website in the book, which is available as a. About karen grencik an agency specializing in childrens.
As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Picture book with illustrations if you are an artist and writer. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. For this reason, we are not able to track receipt of or answer queries about individual submissions. Our mission is to get children excited about science and math through funtoread picture book stories. Its us and canadian agents are active members of the aar or pacla. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now.