Megan Ilnitzki

A MG contemporary that celebrates the strength and resilience of community ties and the heroes we meet every day. #MSWL

Joyful coming-of-age middle grade starring LGBTQIA+ protagonists #MSWL

MG or YA fantasy that comps to AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER (I’m thoroughly enjoying my current rewatch!) #MSWL

Upper MG in the vein of THE SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS. To this day, I will put my hair up Violet Baudelaire style when I need to concentrate. I love the strong sibling bonds, the overarching mystery element, and kids fighting against the corruption of adults. #MSWL

So scary movies absolutely terrify me, but my love of spooky MG stems from R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. I couldn’t get enough of it as a kid and MG that keeps me turning the pages and the nightlight on is always on my #MSWL.

MG or YA in the vein of Madeline L’Engel’s A RING OF ENDLESS LIGHT. This book tackles some big, tough questions about death and love in such an eloquent, lyrical way and it will always hold a special place in my heart. #MSWL

MG or YA that comps to Tamora Pierce’s Tortall Universe, especially THE SONG OF THE LIONESS and IMMORTALS series. Intrigue! Adventure! Mythical creatures! Characters who kick butt! Expansive world building! It’s an eternal #MSWL for me.

A MG or YA about the Fates from Greek Mythology #MSWL

A MG contemporary series with THE BABYSITTERS CLUB vibes #MSWL

MG fantasy inspired by mythology. Think THE STORM RUNNER by J.C. Cervantes #MSWL

Mythical MG monster stories that flip the narrative on its head. I love stories where things are not what they appear. #MSWL

A contemporary MG that deals with a friendship breakup #MSWL

A MG that comps to PRINCESS MONONOKE or SPIRITED AWAY #MSWL

A MG with Great British Bake-off vibes. #MSWL

Rich MG fantasy in the vein of TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia #MSWL

Spooky MG monster horror in the vein of Goosebumps. #MSWL

MG contemporary novels in the vein of HURRICANE SEASON by Nicole Melleby or AUGUST ISLE by Ali Standish. #MSWL

A sweeping MG or YA fantasy with epic stakes, bold themes, lush writing, and relatable characters. Bonus points for series potential. MG and YA fantasy is always at the top of my #MSWL and in these times, I especially want to lose myself in a smart, well-crafted world.

Throwing out a few Monday #MSWL items into the universe while we’re all still under quarantine. I’m enjoying doing this as I’m looking to build my list right now across PB, MG, and YA, with a focus in MG. Agent friends, if we haven’t connected yet, let’s!

An epic MG or YA fantasy with lush world building and high stakes. Think WE HUNT THE FLAME. #mswl