Megan Ilnitzki

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

As always, my full #MSWL is here and agents, I’d love to connect on a project sometime soon! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/mega…

Across all age categories, books that center around kids who are adopted or in foster care. This is a #MSWL that’s very near to my heart. There are not enough books out there with these kinds of protagonists and I’d like to see more of them in my inbox. #MSWL

A YA novel that comps to THE BOLD TYPE #MSWL

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

I may or may not have been a mermaid in a past life, and I’d love to see interesting and fresh mermaid stories at any age level. #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!

Rhythmic picture books that make for great read aloud. #mswl

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

Stories where sibling dynamics are a crucial part of the story. THE LAST TRUE POETS OF THE SEA does this masterfully. #mswl

MG or YA novels-in-verse #mswl

MG or YA stories featuring found families. #mswl

Here’s the link to my full #MSWL and agents if we haven’t connected yet, feel free to reach out! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/mega…

Hopeful contemporary MG that brims with heart. Think SONG FOR A WHALE. #mswl

Picture books with standout/breakout characters like THE BAD SEED and MOTHER BRUCE. #mswl

Swoon worthy YA rom coms a la THE GRAVITY OF US or WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI #mswl

Voicey MG fantasy with series potential. Think ARU SHAH or THE KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND series. #mswl

A MG with Sandlot vibes. I’m missing baseball so hardcore right now. ⚾️ #mswl