Karen Smith

Picture books with punch and heart, non-fiction with a fresh twist (especially for MG and YA!), fiction with a singular voice and fierce energy. Relevant, resonant, and smart.

Agents! I would love to see more literary YA in my inbox. Please keep the picture books coming, but I need some novels in my life right now as well. Obviously, I have the extra reading time! #mswl

Agent friends! The news out there is bleak and I’m looking for projects that will make me smile and give me all the feels. Send me all your most beautiful and optimistic YA! 👀#mswl

Dying for the literary, emotional, contemporary love story YA of my dreams. If I put this out in the universe, here's hoping it'll come! #mswl

2018 #MSWL 👀

Smart, literary YA (contemporary or historical +)
Magical, heartfelt MG
Picture books with a S&L hook
#ownvoices!!!!