Alexandra Weiss
@akaweiss
Associate literary agent at @JDLitAgency (closed to queries). Book lover, space enthusiast, dream chaser. Tweets are my own. She/Her.
Chicago, IL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 6d
When I open up to queries next month, I'd love to see more #kidlit stories that tackle climate change and feature real, innovative solutions. Ideally nonfiction but open to fiction as well. Bonus points if it's a graphic novel. #mswl
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
Always and forever looking for #ownvoices and contemporary stories that reflect today's world and the issues kids face every day in a powerful way. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
Still looking for a picture book about a cat and its enemy/best friend the Roomba. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
I love clever, quirky formats! Have a book that breaks the fourth wall like Fleabag? Telling the story at different times through different characters like I’ll Give You the Sun? Have a narrator like Lemony Snicket? Please send it! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
I’d like to see more body diversity in submissions across all genres and for all age groups. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
I rep a few fabulous #scicomm writers and want to continue building my list! 👩🔬I’m actively looking for creators who can incorporate real science into fiction or break down nonfiction topics (climate change, space exploration, etc.) and make it interesting for kids. #MSWL #STEM
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
No matter the time of year, I ALWAYS want to read more stories about witches, ghosts, mermaids, and other magical beings. Spooky and spoopy stories are welcome. 👻🎃 #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
Summer camp or job stories set in places like museums, amusement parks, space camp, study abroad programs, out at sea, etc. Gimme all the characters getting into shenanigans in fun new settings! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
Stories with diverse families and/or found families (half and step-siblings, adoption/fostering, single parenting, LGTBQ+, disabled, homeless, etc.) #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
I’d love to find more stories written by Jewish, Muslim, and Lantix authors in any genre. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
All the queer mg and ya stories! I would love to find more f/f first crush or relationship stories that give me butterflies. But I'm also very much open to stories that don't include romance! Overall, I’d like to see more submissions from LGBTQ+ authors. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 24 Sep 2019
Hi #MSWL day! I’m actively looking for more middle grade and young adult, as well as graphic novels and picture books. Here are a few things I’m especially eager to find in my inbox (thread):
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 28 Aug 2019
Sonya Huber @sonyahuber
My neighbor across the street had a pumpkin plant take over his entire front yard. I asked him what fertilizer he used. “None! This was an accident from our jack o’ lantern.” Then like captain Ahab he stared into the distance and said, “I’ve just got to see this through.” pic.twitter.com/mQBI3Hbd8m#MSWL 🎃🎃🎃
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 15 Aug 2019
hello! it's almost my birthday & I would love nothing more than to find my inbox flooded with:
🏳️🌈 adorable queer love stories for mg and ya
🎃 spooky & silly mg with lots of magic
🌍 funny contemp ya that takes place outside of the US
🎂 pb or mg about baking & sprinkles
#MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 4 May 2019
Space. Satellites. Stars. I just want all the books about the wonders of the universe. #mswl #pb #mg #ya
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 26 Apr 2019
Can’t stop thinking about how beautiful and magical Iceland was so if anyone has a #MG or #YA that takes place in the land of fire and ice, please send it my way! 🌈 #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 14 Mar 2019
BuzzFeed News @BuzzFeedNews
Kids around the US are ditching school on Friday to call out adults for not doing enough on climate change buzzfeednews.com/article/zahrah…“When you don't have anything other than your voice, you have to use it,” Haven Coleman, a 12-year-old striker in Denver, Colorado. “We have to fight for our future because adults aren't doing anything.”
These kids are incredible. I'd love to find a story with this voice. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 1 Feb 2019
I follow so many incredible bakers on Instagram because I'm obsessed w/ fancy, colorful, and quirky cakes, and it's making me crave a contemporary #YA or #MG featuring a mc who has a passion for baking. Bonus points if it includes a fluffy romance or baking competition! 🎂 #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
If you have something that fits, please visit jdlit.com to review my submission guidelines. Also, check out my other #MSWL tweets here: mswishlist.com/agent/akaweiss! :)
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
Forever and always looking for stories that have nerdy, science-driven characters, especially if it is written by a scientist! #PB #MG #YA #scicomm #MSWL