Maria Vicente

Middle Grade #MSWL

🐅 animal stories*
🐅 folklore inspired fantasy
🐅 ~ best friends forever ~
🐅 creepy horror

*Not talking animals; realistic stories about animals.

I will not be content until I have a contemporary series like this on my own middle grade list! Desperately seeking the real-life drama of frenemies, first crushes, and exploring self-identity/expression for 10-year-olds.
#mswl 🌸👯‍♀️💖

The query inbox at @PSLiterary opens on Monday, and I’m so excited to add new clients to my list in 2020.

Representation info and my updated #mswl is at the link below. Let me know if you have any questions.

mariavicente.com/representation

When it comes to graphic novels (for all ages—MG, YA, or Adult), most of the submissions I receive are fantasy. I would love to work on more realistic stories. Maybe even some horror! #MSWL

And to round out my Middle Grade #MSWL with some speculative items: chilling horror is always my jam, and I want to read your luscious, weird, wow-this-worldbuilding-is-fantastic fantasies.

I would also love contemporary Middle Grade novels with a strong emphasis on nature: animal stories, environmental themes, unusual settings. #MSWL

I'm consistently wishing for more Middle Grade novels in my inbox, especially ones based on myths and traditions from various cultures. I love learning about regional histories, real or not, through stories and lore. #MSWL

Right now is the perfect time of year to send me your YA or MG Horror manuscript… #MSWL

More Middle Grade books, please! Anything with magic. #MSWL

I'd also love a realistic Middle Grade with a protagonist who has an immigrant parent (or parents). Growing up, I would have really appreciated reading this element in a book. #MSWL

I want to see your Middle Grade novels based on myths and traditions from various cultures. #MSWL

I updated my #MSWL for 2018! The @PSLiterary query inbox opens on January 8th, and I can't wait to read about your book. mariavicente.com/representation/

I’m all about the weird and unusual in Middle Grade. #askPSLA #MSWL

A dark, unusual fairytale retelling for YA & an immersive, literary fantasy for MG. #askPSLA #MSWL

Also open to graphic novel projects (preferably illustrated). YA or MG. #MSWL

I’m also looking for nonfiction for kids! Both YA and MG. Any topic goes—surprise me! #MSWL

I’d love a MG fantasy series. Maybe something fairytale-esque? Like Wildwood, or School for Good and Evil. #MSWL

Middle Grade with an environmental theme. (I really love Wall-E, as an example.) #MSWL

Contemporary or Historical MG with a magical twist. #MSWL

I want whatever is next in the way of a Goosebumps-ish horror series for MG. #MSWL