Lauren Spieller

4. LatinX representation in kidlit- all ages, all genres, though I am particularly interested in finding a YA contemp & a MG fantasy! A few favorites: @LauraTNamey, @Nina_Writes, @acevedowrites, @djolder, and @CeliaCPerez. (You should be reading *all* of them!)

I’m only open to queries for a few more days (closing 8/15!). Here is what is at the top of my wishlist:

-High concept middle grade
-LatinX YA
-kidlit graphic novels
-Adult RomCom w a great hook
-Adult female driven suspense + thrillers

#mswl

I’m putting this into the universe:

✨ the project I would most like to find right now is a LatinX graphic novel for MG or YA. #mswl ✨

If you are querying a MG or YA graphic novel, especially if you are an author-illustrator, I'd love to see it. #PitMad #BVM #MSWL

Saying it again....I’m looking for a diverse, MG or YA graphic novel by an author or an author/ illustrator! #mswl

Rounding up a few #mswl tweets that I will now think of as my official #QuarantineMSWL (1/?)

Please send me a middle grade that takes me on an adventure. I (we) desperately need one. #mswl

Monday Morning #MSWL: escapist middle grade!

A few misc #MSWL items

-MG that's spooky and lovely
-YA LatinX RomCom
-Adult thriller with a BIG hook
-Adult space horror

FEED MY INBOX

NEW #MSWL: a magical MG mystery a la THE WOLF OF CAPE FEN by @julianalbrandt. The mystery is deeply personal to the character, the worldbuilding is excellent, and the magic serves the mystery plot. It also doesn't hurt that the writing is gorgeous. I want more like this!

Current #MSWL wishlist:

❤️ YA/Adult Rom Com— high concept and swoony

✨ Magical stories with fun, pacey plots - MG/YA/Adult

If your project doesn’t fall under these two categories but it is still uplifting and joyful, I’d love to see it!

I'd love to find a dark fairy tale retelling in the vein of UPROOTED that plays with form/timeline/expectations. Looking for MG/YA/Adult! #mswl

Hi I’m calling to report a crime and that crime is @stephlystein stealing my #mswl

I would really like to find a 30-40k MG Fantasy. Something short and sweet and magical. #mswl

I really want to see more Middle Grade and Graphic Novels when I reopen to queries on 2/10/20! #mswl

Send this to meeee! #mswl

Please send me a MG heist!! #mswl

I have 118 queries right now, not including things I've requested during pitch contests. Here's a rough breakdown:

7% MG
47% YA
46% Adult

I love adult and YA, but I would REALLY love to see more Middle Grade! #mswl

I am on the hunt for a MG or YA graphic novel, ideally by an author-illustrator. Spread the word! #mswl

Just a reminder that I’m eager to see more MG+YA #graphicnovel submissions in my inbox! #mswl