Elana Roth Parker

Everything is “epic” and “sweeping.” Can we go back to leaner and tighter plots? Just a little? Hmm? #querytip #MSWL

The query pile has been dead quiet this week. Time to get back up, everyone. Diverse kids’ books please! #wndb #ownvoices #mswl

I really don't have enough magic or magical realism on my list right now. MG or YA. But I don't want witchy-magic. #MSWL

Bonus: narrative non-fiction would be such a great opportunity for #ownvoices #WeNeedDiverseBooks. Hit me with them. #MSWL

Where is the narrative non-fiction/ memoir for teens? It’s so open: compelling personal narratives that are relevant to kids today. #mswl

FWIW, I try to keep my #MSWL items pretty generalized—I’m looking for broader feelings and concepts, not grocery list plot points.

More voicey MG and YA (any genre) but *not* voicey wound-licking misery-fests. #MSWL

The biggest hole in my list is #MG. Big feels. Big adventures. Big concept. Big fun. #MSWL

Someday I’ll get a brilliant tale with Jewish magical realism. Someday. #MSWL #YA

YA and MG with high stakes but nobody dies in the end. Broken hearts. Big decisions. All fine. Just no mass devastation or death. #mswl

I’m very anti-suffering right now. No misery-fests in my inbox, please. #mswl

I say this a lot but: Contemporary MG and YA with a well-executed, creative splash of something extra (sci-fi, fantasy, etc.) #mswl

And I would very much like to find some for you! #MSWL twitter.com/MarthaMihalick…

Also, I’ve updated my submissions page to include kids’ non-fiction. redtreeliterary.com/submissions/ #mswl

A word about #mswl: My posts are meant to be more global and less grocery-list. You’re always welcome to query if you think I’m a fit.

@MarielRustling Definitely! My #mswl tweets are perennial.

Me too! And add some narrative nonfiction for me. #MSWL twitter.com/trydzinski/sta…

Consistent but not “voicey” voices. Kids who have to make hard choices; who act on not just react to the world around them. #mswl #ya #mg

Great hooks! High-concept! And contemporary #MG and #YA with a splash of something extra, be it fantasy, sci-fi, magical realism, etc. #mswl

MG and YA with rich cultural backgrounds that are integral to the depth of the story but aren't the problem/issue. #mswl