#antiMSWL check-in: Amy Berkower is not actively acquiring picture books, nonfiction (including memoirs), or poetry -- we've been getting a lot of queries in all three categories lately, and I hate to waste folks' time. #querytips #MSWL

I dream of a picture book that looks and reads like a Joanna Newsom song #MSWL

My current query status. I'm well into May submissions right now so think of me when you're sending out all the best books. #MSWL

such a simple thought leading to such a profound truth about the tendency to write subconsciously for the white gaze—we need to shake it off to write our own truths and that includes making space for ourselves by subverting narrative tropes that don't include us. #mswl

This is the RomCom book I’ve been dying for and it’s already a movie! Look at that diverse cast! Check out the awkward meet-cute & pop culture references turned into verbs! #MSWL

Guys, I’d really love to see some more MG/YA Contemporaries in my inbox. #MSWL

A QUIET PLACE as a YA novel #MSWL

Okay, so #mswl based on a friend's post about deBeers diamond cartel: Teens from African nations most affected by blood diamond trade, "wherein Our Heroes conspire to rob de Beers--not for the money, just to take down the cartel." Robin Hood meets Oceans Eleven for teens.

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"Nonfiction projects with a unique approach to pop culture, design, lifestyle, or science topics." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/

Someone please write me this novel so I can use this headline in flap copy. #MSWL

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I am still actively looking for new clients. Women’s fiction is on my #MSWL. I’d love to find some beach reads and romance that crosses over into the women’s fiction realm. I’m also hungry for more nonfiction—especially narrative and/or those with a culinary bent.

LGBTQIA+ sports stories! #MSWL

Contemporary stories featuring teens with unique jobs! (Still looking for my Renaissance Fair book!) #MSWL

DIVERSE PARANORMAL AND UF! *SCREECHES* #MSWL

Contemporary fantasy or UF where the stakes aren't cosmic (about saving the world) and the setting feels like a character! (I blame @christineexists for this one). #MSWL

Contemporary Midwestern or New England gothic novels! #MSWL

I want this sooooo badly!!! #mswl

Romantic comedies with diverse characters across every intersection! #MSWL