Picture Books: I'm always looking for funny picture books, smart humor and puns; also, books full of heart with a strong emotional impact ☀️

In sci-fi and horror think Love Death + Robot themes like Zima Blue, Ice, or Jibaro. I love a blend of culture, punkfuturism, anticolonialism, humor, and a pinch of weirdness.

I'm open to all genres of YA and MG. Lately I've been drawn to YA Romance. I really need some MG Humor/Adventure for my list.

👋 I'm Ivan! Assistant Editor at Sourcebooks, Kids!

📚 Open to submissions: Picture books and graphic novels!

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"I've been loving horror that has a lighter writing style to contrast the darkness of the story itself. If you have humor in your horror, I'd love to take a look!"
@claire_m_harris #MSWL

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"I'm interested in health, wellness, humor, sports, pop culture, pop science, and pop psychology."
@CurtisPSLA #MSWL
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If you're interested in m #MSWL check it out here!
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More of this energy in my picture book submissions please please please! Image from This Is Not My Home by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang. Humorous and heartwarming! #mswl twitter.com/joannananamc/s…

Also, can I just say #MSWL 100x over!!! I need a diverse story that is darkly humorous and acerbic but still with a lot of heart.

"I've been loving horror that has a lighter writing style to contrast the darkness of the story itself. If you have humor in your horror, I'd love to take a look!"
@claire_m_harris #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

I’m currently listening to @ReadPippa’s STUD IN THE STACKS and I’m dying to rep something with this level of humor. I mean *Laugh-out-Loud* HILARIOUS! If you can WITHOUT EXAGGERATING, comp your ms to this or one of her other LOL titles, comment below—I want it NOW!! #MSWL

it has finally happened! i have a #mswl !

take a peek and see if i'm a good candidate for your submission 🐱👀🤠❣️
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"I'm interested in health, wellness, humor, sports, pop culture, pop science, and pop psychology."
@CurtisPSLA #MSWL

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Happy #MSWL day! Here is the link to my updated @ManuscriptWList page:
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In middle grade, I’m always hungry for action, adventure, magic, and humor. It can be fantasy or contemporary, or a little bit of both. Give me your fresh takes on magical school settings or just fun friendship stories filled with hijinks. #MSWL

I’m expanding into repping more adult projects in genre fiction. I want to see more cozy fantasy, romantic or not, with low stakes, warmth, humor and whimsy. Basically a hug in book form. #MSWL

I'm notoriously bad at punch list #MSWL stuff. But I really do read for FUN. I like characters I can root for, surprising plots, fully-drawn worlds, humor and wit. I don't like depressing/disturbing stories, or issue-driven novels.

Sub genres I’m looking for:

Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Feminism, Film/TV, Folklore, Gothic Horror, Humor, Magical Realism, Multicultural, Paranormal, Romantic Comedy, Self-help, Social Issues, Study Abroad Stories, Time Travel, Travel

PICTURE BOOKS—I am specifically looking for author-illustrators in this space. Send me anything that is humor-driven, brimming with heart, and/or has a touch of magic. Some of my favorites: THE NIGHT GARDENER, WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES, ALMA, THE BEAR AND THE PIANO. #MSWL

PB: (select)
- lyrical and fresh cultural stories
- laugh-out-loud books with sneaky adult humor