Editor
i'm desperate for diverse, commercial, soap-y, contemporary YA that is both highly aspirational and has high emotional stakes. basically, if it feels like a shonda rhimes show in book form, with teenagers, I MUST HAVE IT #mswl
Editor
Rebecca Kuss @reebsthereader
1 year ago today i joined @InkyardPress. it wasn't the year i (or any of us) expected to have, but i'm forever grateful for this team & this job & these books that i ❤️so much.so here is my 2021 YA #mswl. agents & authors, i can't wait to make more book magic with you! 📚✨
first and forever(more), i am looking for YA by marginalized creators, featuring marginalized characters - especially contemporary fiction that leads with ✨joy✨ #mswl
Editor
Hi agent friends! Just wanted to put this out there as we look ahead to the new year. #MSWL: I'm hungry for voicey contemporary literary fiction with gorgeous, delicious prose in the vein of Ocean Vuong, Jesmyn Ward, Colson Whitehead etc.
Literary Agent
Contemp YA with a fresh perspective, gorgeous prose, and a strong hook (a small ask). Some of my favorite reads in 2020: WHO I WAS WITH HER, YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN, LOVE FROM A TO Z, COLOR ME IN, CAMP, PARACHUTES, DON’T READ THE COMMENTS, and THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING #MSWL
Literary Agent
Becca Podato Latkes with Applesauce @RebeccaPodos
Hey writers! As my QM page says, I’m closed to queries for the rest of the year, and aiming to respond to all queries within the next few weeks with a goal of opening up on January 4 (time and toddlers willing). So, what am I looking for in 2021? Here's a handy #MSWL thread:Jewish YA fantasy, from contemporary with “incidentally” Jewish characters to second-world fantasy with Judaism built into its bones. IN FACT, any ownvoices fantasy featuring or built around a minority religion (just, you know, be honest with yourself about what that means) #MSWL
Literary Agent
6/ As far as contemporary goes, I am open. Devastate me. I'm ready.
Literary Agent
5/ About 31% of my list is SFF, but I am at an agency with a fantastic track record in literary fiction. I would love to read more upmarket, contemporary, and lit fic by emerging authors, especially (but not exclusively) living in Canada.
Literary Agent
Queer contemporary—delve into hard topics but also make me smile!! Like contempts lighter in tone than other genres
Literary Agent
Quick reminder that I ✅DO✅ represent:
• YA
• Adult
• Fantasy
• Sci-fi
• Horror
• Contemporary
• Paranormal
Editor
Agents - I'm looking for a totally unputdownable YA novel with a breakneck pace. Contemporary realistic is my jam, but genre elements welcome. HMU! #mswl
Literary Agent
Editor
I don't know whether it's the season, or just 2020 in general, but I am craving a warm and wise and magical witchy story right now, brimming with sisterhood and secrets (historical or contemporary). Bonus points if it has a compelling romance! #MSWL
Literary Agent
Hello! Just a #MSWL reminder as we look ahead to next year: I'm hungry for MG and YA across all categories, and particularly excited to find MG series/SFF/adventure and YA paranormal, contemporary, and thrillers/mysteries...and anything fun & soapy or spine-tingling & spooky!
Literary Agent
Write Here… @WriteHereUK
'I’d love to find a high-concept love story, a funny adventure for Middle-Grade readers, contemporary YA, or something new and exciting in horror.' @watsonlittle #LiteraryAgent @MeganACarroll tells us what she's looking for: tinyurl.com/y2br2nsr#MSWL #litagent #litagents pic.twitter.com/GnQKPybIVo
This is true, I would love to find all of these things! #mswl #submissions
Literary Agent
Kristine Swartz @KristineESwartz
A couple of my authors have started to include therapy scenes with their characters and I'm so here for it. Let's normalize therapy and discussion about mental health in real life and fiction.another one for the #mswl when I reopen! also would like to read contemporary stories about the many kids w/o access to these resources finding alternatives and stopgaps, healthy or otherwise
Literary Agency
“Young Adult: Contemporary that reads like super fun fanfiction, magical realism novel with gorgeous prose, experimental formats.” @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation
Literary Agency
"If you have a contemporary family drama set in the Midwest (especially in my home state of Wisconsin), please send it my way." @claire_m_harris #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Literary Agent
Contemporary YA featuring immigrants or children of immigrants. Think Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi, Erika L. Sánchez, Mitali Perkins
Literary Agent
Right now, the ONLY new submissions I want to receive ARE: Contemporary YA novels, AND YA and MG graphic novels. #MSWL.
Literary Agency
“I am interested in a variety of YA genres: contemporary, magical realism, horror, mystery, thriller, and light fantasy—just to name a few!” @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation