Karen Smith

Editor

Workman Publishing

Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Wishing for more nature / environmental picture books this Earth Day. Agents, please send them my way! #mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Beautiful and concise prose will always get me, as will verse. But the energy is what keeps me, across the board. Questions? Let's talk! #mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Picture books with punch and heart, non-fiction with a fresh twist (especially for MG and YA!), fiction with a singular voice and fierce energy. Relevant, resonant, and smart.

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Agents! With the conversation around the sheer amount of subs we receive, here's what will stand out to me right now: Vibrant, energetic pbs that focus on joy, character, community, & heritage. Super relevant NF for all age groups. Contemp/hist fiction that will sweep me away...

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Agents! I would love to see more literary YA in my inbox. Please keep the picture books coming, but I need some novels in my life right now as well. Obviously, I have the extra reading time! #mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Been on the hunt for author-illustrators to bring to Knopf who have fresh stories to tell and diverse styles. New perspectives, art that makes my heart sing, irresistible characters. This is the top of my vision board for 2020. Universe - and agents - let’s make it happen! #mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Agent friends! The news out there is bleak and I’m looking for projects that will make me smile and give me all the feels. Send me all your most beautiful and optimistic YA! 👀#mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

#MSWL:
Contemporary, emotional love stories
Sweeping historical fiction
Smart, elevated thrillers
Novels in verse
Picture books with STEM hooks
Anything else that’s voice driven, literary, and innovative!

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Dying for the literary, emotional, contemporary love story YA of my dreams. If I put this out in the universe, here's hoping it'll come! #mswl

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

2018 #MSWL 👀

Smart, literary YA (contemporary or historical +)
Magical, heartfelt MG
Picture books with a S&L hook
#ownvoices!!!!

Karen Smith
@kgreenbergreads
Editor
Editor at Workman Kids. Opinions are my own.
15 MSWL

Concept: a nonfiction anthology of young people's immigration stories from each decade of the last century. #mswl