I think it's fair to say that this is a mission for everyone at @bookendslit -- to acquire more LGBTQ authors and books in both fiction and nonfiction, for kids and adults #MSWL #diversebooks

. @AgentJessicaA & I are starting the morning with a discussion on teaching children more about the LGBTQ community & so of course, I'm inspired for another #MSWL

Give me @ClawsTNT as a book! Give it to me!! #mswl

I’m having a real craving for something set on the Alaskan coast, perhaps dealing with working class magical traditions? #MSWL

Our #AskUpstart session is coming 8/7, I've got a few #MSWL notes. Will be tweeting these throughout the week. First up: I love a good, voicey flawed protagonist. Think Cassel in White Cat by Holly Black.

Hi! I get this Q a lot, so--

@RossYoon is a nonfiction agency, but I'm expanding my list to include nonfiction + SFF.

Across both, I want to learn surprising things through compelling characters.
For specific examples, check #MSWL

DM pitches👎🏽
Email listed on RYA site 👍🏽

I'm now open to submissions! Looking for YA & adult sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction, especially #ownvoices/queer/feminist stories and graphic novels for all ages and across genres.

Send your query letter + first 5 pages to: tkawar at icmpartners dot com. #MSWL

Though I'm known for my love of dark books, I also love light, funny YA and MG, including romcoms. #MSWL #WishlistWednesday

I love ambitious, literary YA, and would especially like one that's lushly, unabashedly romantic. #MSWL

Also on my #MSWL--everyone and their mother is producing/staging/writing adaptations of Twelfth Night

That's great! I love Twelfth Night, you love Twelfth Night, we all love Twelfth Night.

But please, for the love of Jacques, will somebody send me an "As You Like It" adaptation

Stories that are piercingly true to their characters, revealing their layers and deepest feelings -- this goes for every category of children's and YA books. #MSWL

In advance of our #AskUpstart session 8/7, I promised a few new #MSWL notes. I’m looking for “Activist Non-Fiction” (shout-out to @_GinaGagliano!), NF that explores a current issue, engages readers deeply, and calls them to action. YA, MG & Graphic Novels like this – all welcome!

#mswl !

A world where something we take for granted is flipped upside down. Think SMOKE! #mswl

A fantastical world with creatures inspired by Ellen Jewett’s sculptures #mswl

Unique magical realism with a tint of mystery a la BONE GAP #mswl

Literary horror involving a flower shop or greenhouse #mswl

Looking for lesser-known fairy tales reimagined and mythology, folklore, or fables from different parts of the world! #mswl

Young female protagonists that will always put their own needs before a boy (think FOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNS) #mswl

Give me a novel as grim as Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" #mswl