P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 24m
“I read widely in YA, and enjoy just about every genre in it. I love moving contemporary reads, thrilling sci-fi, and lush fantasy.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl
Sam B. Farkas @SamBFarkas · 18h
Thinking about how I really want an MG that could comp to THE IRON GIANT.
And I especially want a character like Dean. #mswl
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
Can I get a book that is Margo and Elliot from the Magicians? #MSWL #YAAlso let's be real: Margo and Elliot are 4 color, hi-definition. It almost can't be any other way. #MSWL
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Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
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Someday I'd like to spend time to identify the visual-literary devices unique to comics and put them all in a list. Something that goes beyond appropriating terms from other media, and beyond just describing the format.If you are a graphic novel creator, looking to these #MSWL and thinking how your visual form can breathe life into them is what I want.
And I am linking to this amazing thread that @AngrygirLcomics retweeted this morning because it is gem. twitter.com/reimenayee/sta…
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
#MSWL oddly enough for a MG twitter.com/ESPNUK/status/…Heavy Metal Knitting seems like it could be such a fun GN #MSWL
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Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
Influencers Say Instagram Is More Likely To Remove Photos Of Plus-Size Bodies, And They May Be Right. #MSWL #YA buzzfeed.com/laurenstrapagi…And honestly, some of my #MSWL tweets would work beautifully in graphic novel (I think anyways). Like this one:
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Annoyingly specific #mswl: anyone have an interesting Persuasion retelling they want to throw my way? I've been working on an Austen puzzle and remembering how great and underrated that one is--exes reconnecting years later with hurt feelings and figuring out how to reconcile!
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
I tend to love longer graphic novels for MG and YA #MSWL. Some recent faves have been LILY THE THIEF, GO WITH THE FLOW, PRINCE & THE DRESSMAKER, FEATHER, CITY ON THE OTHER SIDE, GHOSTED IN LA, WITCHY.
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 19h
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
So let's talk graphic novel #MSWL ahead of me opening on 6/1. Below are just a small sample of some of my talented clients and their work.For graphic novels, art is such a big part of it for me. pic.twitter.com/nePULFddzM
But you don't have to be an illustrator to give me graphic novels. I also love script only graphic novels #MSWL.
One thing I have noticed about my taste is I read for escape. I lean towards fantasy, or contemporary-elevated (which is not my regular every day).
🧼 Lauren Spieller 🖐 @laurenspieller · 19h
I'd love to see more upmarket/literary fantasy in my inbox, a la TEN THOUSAND DOORS, UPROOTED, A DARKER SHADE. I'm particularly drawn to books that play with fairytales and folklore, but I'm looking for anything that draws me in w/ great characters and excellent writing. #mswl
Cheryl B. Klein @chavelaque · 20h
Kyle Lukoff @Shekels_Library
Editors, agents, etc: In my 8 years as a children's librarian, all the books I've seen about police categorize them as "community helpers"; all I've wanted is a book speaking to children for whom that is not their experience.We would love to have a book like this at @LEEandLOW. #MSWL
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg · 22h
MIDDLE GRADE
- gentle contemporary romances about queer young people falling in love for the first time
- historical fiction highlighting overlooked events or individuals from marginalized groups
- contemporary novels about POC immigrants/second generation Americans
#MSWL
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg · 22h
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg
Like many of us in these strange times, I’ve been taking comfort in books. And it’s made me think of the kinds of stories I want to champion.Most of this won’t be a surprise, but for what it’s worth, here’s my current #MSWL:
YOUNG ADULT
- high-concept, darkly comic modern fables with literary writing and crossover appeal like THE PISCES or GEEK LOVE
- eerie and atmospheric fantasies inspired by non-Western mythology
- sweet contemporary rom-coms about QPOC main characters
#MSWL
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg · 23h
YOUNG ADULT
- high-concept, darkly comic modern fables with literary writing and crossover appeal like THE PISCES or GEEK LOVE
- eerie and atmospheric fantasies inspired by non-Western mythology
- sweet contemporary rom-coms about QPOC main characters
#MSWL
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg · 23h
YOUNG ADULT
- contemporary stories that take a tongue-in-cheek approach to deconstructing toxic gender norms
- ripped-from-the headlines contemporary novels with literary writing and whipsmart sociopolitical commentary
#MSWL
Heather Cashman @HeatherCashman · 1d
This is on my #MSWL but I almost never get it...😭 I’ll look at PB NF too!
What I’ve Learned Writing Middle Grade Nonfiction janefriedman.com/what-ive-learn…
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 1d
“In upmarket fiction, I’m looking for precise angles: Period pieces with women breaking into lively professions (think TV or comedy a la I Love Lucy) and Women in S.T.E.M.” @readbystephanie #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Melissa Richeson @MelissaRicheson · 1d
Oh my word. I love Mark Rober videos in general, but this one is over-the-top amazing. I know there’s a #pb or #mg in here somewhere and I need it #mswl #squirrelsareawesome #STEM youtu.be/hFZFjoX2cGg