Marietta B Zacker

Notice the trend 😂😢🤣🥹😭😆 -- please read that as ALL emotions. Speaking of THE END: /FIN but please view the submissions tab on our website. And if you decide to submit, I look forward to reviewing your work! 🥳

In YA & MG (incl GNs):
* Diverse contemporary stories that are authentic instead of trendy
* Novels that are by & about people whose tales are yet untold
* Soulful, insightful, & well-crafted projects
* Stories that leave me cackling 😆 or sobbing 😭 long after I've read THE END

In PBs:
* Thought-provoking or entertaining stories, but not ones whose aim is to teach a lesson
* Unique characters w/ a very specific & kid-centric point of view
* Marginalized voices that allow the reader to feel seen & heard
* Narratives that make me giggle 🤣 or tear up 🥹

Illustrators:
* Skillful portfolio w/ interconnected illustrations that accurately represent the world we live in
* Stand-out characters & scenes that compel a reader to turn the page
* Artists w/ an easily-recognizable signature look
* Images that make me laugh 😂 or cry 😢

🎉 Thrilled to tweet that I am once again open to queries.

I represent passionate authors & illustrators who wholeheartedly believe in the power of storytelling for young readers (including YA!).

My #MSWL for 2022 includes (simplified ... because ... Twitter 😅):

I HAVE to say it ... I HAVE to say it ... #MSWL

Mss/illos by kick a$& creators, incl those who have always known & felt their stories deeply, but haven't found a space to share them #MSWL

#MSWL Those willing to share their #OwnVoices, incl fellow latinxs telling their stories (YA to youngest child), whether on canvas or paper

Seemed like the right time to send my profile to #MSWL 😉... manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/mari…