Lisa Yoskowitz
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Little, Brown and Company
Editorial Director perpetually in search of and editing great books with strong points of view. Taking a Twitter break, popping in very occasionally (she/her)
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(agent #mswl continued)
-memoirs or close narrative nonfiction showcasing underrepresented experiences and unique perspectives
-middle grade contemporary with a Judy Blume vibe (fin, for now!)
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(Agent novel and nonfic #mswl continued)
-Stories that show what it is to be part of multiple communities, (bonus pts for dating misadventures)
-a coming of age memoir that reads like Sarah Dessen, Jenny Han, or Nina LaCour (2/3)
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Agent friends, my #mswl is overflowing! Please think of me in 2019 for exciting new:
-memoirs that bring to mind a YA Educated—delving deep into an author’s journey through and/or out of an insular community
-illustrated or graphic novel middle grade nonfiction or memoir (1/3)
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I've said it before, but now more than ever, I'm hungry for a YA novel that makes me feel the way the first half of THE POWER did. Agent friends, please send me your exciting, empowering, immersive new projects! #mswl
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I'm craving a manuscript in any category/genre that captures the joy, magic, comfort, empathy, and belonging of best friendship (agented submissions only, please, per company policy) #mswl
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Today seems like a good day to ask agent friends for a mg or ya novel that makes me feel as empowered as the first half of @naomialderman's THE POWER. Related: everyone needs to read #thePower. #MSWL
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Agent friends, I am craving some amazing middle grade contemporary humor! Send your exciting new manuscripts my way.... #MSWL
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I've been dreaming of a YA Love & Basketball (/any sport) for ages. Agent friends, keep me in mind if such a treasure hits your desk! #MSWL
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(3/3) & MG or YA narrative nonfiction, esp. if it feels timely (no matter the era it covers) #mswl (agented only per company policy, pls)
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(2/3) magical realism MG; powerful MG historical fic; genre-busting MG; pacey and hook-y contemp or historical YA #mswl
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Agent friends! I'm back from maternity leave & hungry for exciting new manuscripts. Especially for #ownvoices contemp realistic, #MSWL 1/3
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Can I be #MSWL greedy? Because I would also really love some contemporary-with-a-twist MG, agents. Ideally w/ unforgettable characters....
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Agent friends, I am craving a fresh, immersive MG high fantasy novel w/ exquisite world building! Just tossing that out there... #MSWL