Megan Ilnitzki

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

YA rom coms in the vein of WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI by Sandhya Menon #MSWL

While I do love Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, my favorite Austen novel is Persuasion. I’d love to see a YA reimagining of this novel about second chances. #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 YA contemporary that comps to WHERE I END AND YOU BEGIN by Preston North #MSWL

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

A YA novel that comps to THE BOLD TYPE #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

MG or YA novels-in-verse #mswl

MG or YA stories featuring found families. #mswl

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

YA rom-coms reminiscent of a Nora Ephron film with clever hooks, witty dialogue, and swoon-worthy characters #mswl

YA that tackles timely topics with a fresh, unforgettable voice that grabs the reader and never lets go. #mswl

I’m still on the hunt for a MG/ YA Practical Magic/Rules of Magic-esque witch book #mswl

I devoured THE MOON WITHIN over the holiday break. Would love to see more MG or YA novels in-verse, please. #mswl

MG or YA stories about complicated family dynamics, sibling bonds, and found families. #mswl

SWEEP: THE STORY OF A GIRL AND HER MONSTER was one of my favorite non-Harper books of 2019 and I’d love to see more MG/YA historical fantasy that’s just as compelling, poignant, and imaginative. #mswl