Alexandra Weiss
@akaweiss
Associate literary agent at @JDLitAgency . Book lover, amateur astronomer, dream chaser. Tweets are my own. Submission guidelines: jdlit.com
Chicago, IL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · Aug 28
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 · Aug 15
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 · Mar 14
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 · Feb 1
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
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
Eager to find a smart and unique fiction or nonfiction #PB or #graphicnovel that discusses the importance of taking care of the environment and our oceans. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
Specifically, I’d love a contemporary #YA set in Prague (modern day or historical). Bonus points if it includes a love story as beautiful as the astronomical clock tower. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
I’m always looking for #YA contemporary romcoms written by diverse authors that feature POC and LGBTQ+ characters. The lighter and fluffier, the better! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
I’m seeking #MG and #YA that explores the mythology and folklore of cultures from around the world by #ownvoices writers. Would love to see this in a graphic novel! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 12 Sep 2018
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss
Happy #MSWL day! All of the things I’m looking for can be found on jdlit.com (including my submission guidelines), but here are a few things I’m looking for in particular… (thread)I’m mainly looking for fun #MG books with magic, heart, spunk, and adventure! Think Gravity Falls or SEE YOU IN THE COSMOS. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 7 Sep 2018
#MSWL!
⚡️ “13 of the week's most fascinating bits of folklore”
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Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 17 May 2018
I played What Remains of Edith Finch weeks ago but can't stop thinking about it. If you have a story that's similar in any shape or form, please send it to me! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 22 Apr 2018
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss
I’d love to find more #kidlit stories written by or about #scientists in some way! I want to hear about #STEM leaders who have paved paths (Annie Jump Cannon! Mary Anning! Lise Meitner!) #MSWLI would also love to find more #MG with characters like Miss Frizzle or kooky and nature-loving families like The Wild Thornberrys! #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 22 Apr 2018
I’d love to find more #kidlit stories written by or about #scientists in some way! I want to hear about #STEM leaders who have paved paths (Annie Jump Cannon! Mary Anning! Lise Meitner!) #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 3 Apr 2018
Super specific #MSWL: I'd love to find a fun, high-stakes contemporary #MG or #YA that takes place before or during a hackathon! Less specific: If you have a #kidlit story with witty & tech-savvy characters, please query me. 🤓
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · 28 Mar 2018
I just finished the first episode of On My Block and I’m in love. If you have a #YA similar to it, please send it my way! #MSWL