Beth Phelan
@beth_phelan
Literary Agent
she/her. mg & ya literary agent @galltzackerlit . founder 501c3 NPO @_DiverseVoices (#DVpit/#DVart, DVcon &more). closed to unsolicited submissions.
129 MSWL
125 AskAgent
27 Tips

I’m still looking for my fresh take on vampires in YA, whether grounded in this world or else reimagined and renamed in a fantasy one. I’d love to see more unexpected urban fantasy in general too, with characters I’d follow anywhere. #MSWL

Beth Phelan
@beth_phelan
Literary Agent
she/her. mg & ya literary agent @galltzackerlit . founder 501c3 NPO @_DiverseVoices (#DVpit/#DVart, DVcon &more). closed to unsolicited submissions.
129 MSWL
125 AskAgent
27 Tips

beth phelan @beth_phelan

Gonna drop a few #MSWL tweets as I’ve been going through my queries this weekend (sorry if you’re still waiting on a response—I’m getting there!) and trying to listen to what my gut is craving. I’m focusing on MG and YA, so let’s get started:

I would really love some character-driven YA fantasy that is both dark AND funny. Especially if there is a big eclectic cast and truly unique magic. Voicey characters but still high stakes and a world with details that awe, from city life to wildlife. #MSWL

Saba Sulaiman
@agentsaba
Literary Agent
Senior agent at Talcott Notch Literary. Eternally recovering from maternity leave. Probably hiding somewhere eating cake. Closed to unsolicited queries. @pocpub
131 MSWL
7 AskAgent
2 Queries
47 Tips

this beautiful speech by @Bibliogato made my heart soar and i urge you all to read and engage with what she's saying about the necessity of writing diverse, inclusive jewish stories: medium.com/@Bibliogato/th… also #mswl

Amanda Jain
@wensday95
Literary Agent
Literary Agent repping adult fiction and nonfiction @bookendslit . You can query me at QueryManager.com/AJain. Books, books, books, always books. she/her
322 MSWL
16 AskAgent
15 Tips

A quick reminder that I am always open to projects like these! If you have a book about food, fiction or nonfiction, I want to see it. #mswl

eater.com/cookbooks/2018…

Claire Draper
@draper_claire
Literary Agent
Agent @ the Bent Agency | Open to queries | Check out my #MSWL by clicking the link below | they/them | 27 | header by @TheRippedBodice
115 MSWL
1 AskAgent
1 Tips
P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2876 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Think your massively popular Tumblr deserves a fun hardcover gift book? Let’s discuss." @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl/

Jessica Faust
@BookEndsJessica
Literary Agent
President & founder of BookEnds Literary Agency, author advocate, optimist, & professional pain in the ass. Runs on coffee, wine, & kettlebells. She/Her
396 MSWL
574 AskAgent
191 Tips
Eric Smith
@ericsmithrocks
Literary Agent
Founder + Literary Agent at Neighborbood Literary, Author, Dad. Latest novel, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU (@InkyardPress). Loves @BeautyBritches .
175 MSWL
63 AskAgent
4 Queries
8 Tips

I'm not saying I have a brand, but @TheAdamSass' debut is the second book I'm pitching around that I'm comping to Last Seen Leaving by @MikalebRoehrig. The first was @tomryanauthor's (out next year!).

So. Hi yes, send me your inclusive YA thrillers. #MSWL

Bryony Woods
@BryonyWoods
Literary Agent
Literary agent and director at @DKWLitAgency . Cheshire girl in London. Bold and bookish. Falls over a lot. She/her.
5 MSWL

I’m excited to be reopening to submissions today – so send me your magical middle-grade, your groundbreaking YA, your rich, imaginative fiction for adults or non-fiction that shows me the world from a new and eye-opening perspective. Writers from all backgrounds welcome! #MSWL

Pantera Press
@PanteraPress
Publisher
Australian, independent social purpose business publishing books that spark imagination, conversation and change. #booksthatmatter #greatstorytelling
56 MSWL

A realistic drama about sibling rivalries and dark family secrets. Think Bloodline meets We Were Liars. #MSWL

Mark Gottlieb
@Mark_Gottlieb
Literary Agent
Mark Gottlieb is a literary agent at the Trident Media Group literary agency in New York City. #tridentmediagroup @Trident_Media
30 MSWL
39 AskAgent
8 Tips
Alyza Liu
@alyzaliu
Editor
🌙 刘天舒 • editor @simonkids & @simonteen , opinions mine • 中EN都OK • spicy chip enthusiast, emoji connoisseur, 可盐可甜 • she/her/他; be unassimilable
50 MSWL

there’s a chinese character archetype that roughly translates to “warm boy” that’s high on my #mswl — boys who are sweet, fresh, sunny, gentle, emotionally astute & considerate

no more 霸道总裁 please 🙏

Norma Perez-Hernandez
@normajeanesays
Editor
associate editor | writer | sometimes actor | founding member, @LatinxinPub and @PocPub | she/they | rep: @jcastillobooks | messaging and data rates may apply
60 MSWL
25 AskAgent
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips
Amy Stern
@AmyRStern
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at the Sheldon Fogelman Agency (my views ≠ theirs). Alum of Bryn Mawr and Simmons CHL. Lover of kidlit, Muppets, comics, camp, reality TV & crit.
24 MSWL
5 Tips

Katherine Locke @Bibliogato

I shared my speech from this morning (minus the part of The Girl with the Red Balloon that I read) on Medium. "Thinking about Jewish Children's Literature in a Time of Rising Antisemitism" medium.com/@Bibliogato/th…

This is both a great and important read, and an absolute #mswl for me. I can't read holocaust books- they make me physically sick when they're done well- but I want so many more Jewish stories, for my 10 year old self and my 16 year old self and for me now too.

Stephanie Delman
@imaginarysmd
Literary Agent
Professional hype woman/literary agent. Founding partner at @trellislit . Black lives matter & trans lives matter. she/her
14 MSWL
15 Tips
Ashley Hearn
@AshleyHearn
Editor
Editor @peachtreeteen + @peachtreepub | Liberal Southerner | Hiker | HEMA | ENFP 7w8 | Equal parts coffee, craft beer, and chaos 🌒🌓🌔
60 MSWL
7 AskAgent

106 years since the Titanic sank. As a kid I was OBSESSED with the Titanic. Checked out every book my library had on it at least 3x, and I wanted to be an oceanographer so I could study it.

Well, that didn't happen, but does anyone out there have a Titanic YA novel for me? #MSWL

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

TracyMarchini @TracyMarchini

So, I've been thinking about the number of times that I, as a female agent, get told by a male (unagented) writer that I am doing my job wrong, or "not helping enough", etc. on the internet. The number of "performance reviews" from strangers who are not my boss is incredible.

Thread by the wonderful& articulate @TracyMarchini who puts into words what frustrates us often.
Also, this highlights WHY I ask for what I do on my #MSWL : Women characters in major decision-making positions; male characters comfortable w/that, as role models for kids.