Jordan Hamessley

I’m in the mood for a YA romance with an amazing first kiss. Girls kissing boys, girls kissing girls, boys kissing boys. Any combo of gender and sexual identity works for me. I just want to swoon. #MSWL

I agree with everything in this piece on Jane the Virgin, particularly talking about the visuals. Honestly, if you have a book that will make me laugh, gasp, and cry like Jane the Virgin, with complete with diverse rep, send it my way. #MSWL newyorker.com/magazine/2018/…

I've been standing on this soapbox for years. Send me your queer girl stories. Especially middle grade. Make me cry like the first time I saw FUN HOME and heard "Ring of Keys." These stories deserve to be heard! #MSWL

In honor of the #alayma this morning, here is a #MSWL of the awards I'd love to have a client receive someday. The Schneider Family Book Award and The Stonewall Book Award. Even better if it's in one book! So send me your LGBTQAI+ and disability rep.

What happens to the kids AFTER they win Masterchef or Top Chef Junior and they go back to real life after being on tv for three months? Do they feel pressure to go to culinary school when they are 17 after spending months saying that's their dream at 11? #MSWL

It's been nearly four years and I'm still dreaming of this project. Someone please write me FOUETTES FOR DAYS. I'd love the teen male POV on ballet with some drama and romance. #MSWL

I would love to find something in my queries that gives me those Friday Night Lights and Parenthood feels. Some contemporary YA that tugs at my heartstrings, makes me cry, and then smile to wash away the tears. #MSWL

And when you write it, please send it to me to rep! #mswl

Agents! I'm looking for graphic novel/hybrid-illustrated middle grade novels. What do you got for me? #MSWL

My good friend @aecbks has returned to the world of agenting! #kidlit peeps, go check out what's on her #MSWL. andreacascardi.com/submissions/

Agents! I desperately want fun non-fiction STEM-focused picture books. Open to biographies, too! #MSWL

I'm also looking for format bending YA reading experiences. Think a YA HOUSE OF LEAVES or ILLUMINAE. #MSWL

Not currently accepting unagented subs, but actively looking for MG and YA graphic novels that are funny and diverse. #MSWL

Agents, if any of you have a YA House of Leaves on your list, please let me know! #MSWL

Submissions are starting to trickle in. Here we go! Right now, I'm looking for picture books, MG, & YA with strong visual components. #MSWL