Susan Hawk
@susanhawk
Literary Agent
Children's and YA Book Agent at Upstart Crow Literary. Excited to read your query!
120 MSWL
26 AskAgent
3 Tips

I'd love, LOVE to find a YA contemporary with female MC, who's passionate about science, math, engineering, ie STEM. #mswl

Stacy Whitman
@stacylwhitman
Other
Founder & publisher of @tubooks , an imprint of @leeandlow . Diversity in SFF, mystery, GNs & more for kids & teens. K-dramas. And cats. Opinions my own.
57 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Tips
Stacy Whitman
@stacylwhitman
Other
Founder & publisher of @tubooks , an imprint of @leeandlow . Diversity in SFF, mystery, GNs & more for kids & teens. K-dramas. And cats. Opinions my own.
57 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Tips
P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"To quote Andrew Smith, “keep YA weird.” Give me your weird, give me your quirky!" @ericsmithrocks #MSWL bit.ly/1dbOPj8

Jennifer Laughran
@literaticat
Literary Agent
I’m a literary agent for children’s books. Also a life-long bookseller. Also there’s a podcast in the mix. she/her 🏳️‍🌈😘 header art by @cuddlefishpress
31 MSWL
259 AskAgent
11 Queries
4 Tips

Query me with fresh, compelling YA + MG fiction, particularly diverse authors #ownstories. Great writing a must, high concept a plus. #MSWL

Cheryl B. Klein
@chavelaque
Editor
Editorial director, Algonquin Young Readers; author of THE MAGIC WORDS, HAMSTERS MAKE TERRIBLE ROOMMATES, & more; toddler mom. Opinions my own. She/her. #BLM
47 MSWL
3 Tips

1) I want to publish a YA with the astounding, hopeless, human, desperately romantic feeling as "Heroes." #MSWL youtube.com/watch?v=YYjBQK…

Jessica Sinsheimer
@jsinsheim
Literary Agent
Ravenous reader, lazy gourmet, literary agent + cheese-obsessed human. Co-creator of #MSWL , Manuscript Wish List® + ManuscriptAcademy.com. ☕📚She/her.
118 MSWL
12 Queries
10 Tips

I want to read about a character like this SO BADLY. Where are my female hacker YA protagonists? telegraph.co.uk/technology/goo… #MSWL

New Leaf Literary
@NewLeafLiterary
Literary Agency
New Leaf Literary & Media is a full-service literary agency representing clients in all forms of fiction and nonfiction for children & adults. #teamnewleaf
5 MSWL
20 AskAgent
Jessica Schmeidler
@TheWriteShadow
Literary Agent
My eyes sting, my hands are shaking, and the coffee is never strong enough... Welcome to my literary reality. Literary Agent, Golden Wheat Literary
10 MSWL
56 Tips

Yes, I absolutely agree! I'd love to get queried with one of these. #mswl twitter.com/Brian_Geffen/s…

Laura Crockett
@LECrockett
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TriadaUS | Opinions my own | she/her
148 MSWL
24 AskAgent
322 Queries
88 Tips
P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Magical realism for all categories (adult, young adult, and middle grade)." @MsMariaVicente #MSWL bit.ly/1n46gqe

Jennifer Azantian
@jenazantian
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Stepmom. Mom to puppies Zuko and Iroh. Lover of the Fantastic. Occasional sharer of TMI. Queer. First-gen. 🇦🇲 (she/her)
67 MSWL
13 Queries
30 Tips

I didn't fact-check the photo at all, but if you have anything like this, go ahead and send it now. #MSWL (Esp. YA) https://t.co/XsCLI9JOUl

Caitie Flum
@caitief
Literary Agent
Associate agent at Liza Dawson Associates. Thoughts are my own. Huge nerd, musical theater lover
79 MSWL
49 AskAgent
62 Queries
27 Tips
Brian Geffen
@Brian_Geffen
Editor
Senior Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. He/him
58 MSWL

#MSWL commercial, fast-paced, action-heavy YA and MG novels . . . but I want VOICE and rich characters too! Call me greedy.

Nicole Payne
@tnicolepayne
Literary Agent
Made of one part Scientist, one part zombie, & two parts chocolate. She/Her. Literary Agent @GoldenWheatLit . Query me @ querymanager.com/npayne
42 MSWL
13 Tips

#MSWL Suspenseful YA with a questionable heroine not afraid to bend the rules. Lots of action please. #writepit

Talia Benamy
@taliabenamy
Editor
Feminist; liberal Zionist & political activist; beach, nature, and travel enthusiast; lover of kids' books and happily editing them at @PhilomelBooks (she/her)
19 MSWL

Hey agents, any books out there with a female protagonist that a boy reader will still love? YA or MG... #MSWL

Nicole Payne
@tnicolepayne
Literary Agent
Made of one part Scientist, one part zombie, & two parts chocolate. She/Her. Literary Agent @GoldenWheatLit . Query me @ querymanager.com/npayne
42 MSWL
13 Tips

#mswl Being an anime/manga lover, Kaikan Phrase-esque YA romances between cold teen rock star and normal girl are a must. #writepit

Erica Finkel
@ericafinkel
Editor
Executive Editor, Amulet Books & Abrams Books for Young Readers. I want kids to fall in love with reading! Now exploring life as a suburban mom.
12 MSWL
1 Tips

Starting to get the hang of this being back at work thing. Crossing fingers 2016 will bring me amazing YA contemporary and fantasy #MSWL

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips
Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

#mswl -- also always looking for contemporary YA with a speculative twist. petejknapp.com/post/124317810…