Michelle Witte
@michellewitte
Literary Agent
Children’s literary agent with Mansion Street Literary (open to queries first 15 days each month) and mental health advocate. I also write craptastic books. She/her.
190 MSWL
18 Tips

Since June is Pride month and I’ll be open to submissions the first 10 days, I want to be extra clear that I always love getting queries from LGBTQIA+ writers and illustrators. #MSWL

Michelle Witte
@michellewitte
Literary Agent
Children’s literary agent with Mansion Street Literary (open to queries first 15 days each month) and mental health advocate. I also write craptastic books. She/her.
190 MSWL
18 Tips

Since my slush pile will be reopening June 1, here's an updated #MSWL for holes in my current list:
–Board book author-illustrators
–Early reader and chapter book authors or author-illustrators
–Graphic novel author-illustrators (any age in kidlit)
–Creepy, gothic, southern gothic MG or YA

Ashlee MacCallum
@AshleeMacCallum
Literary Agent
junior literary agent @howlandlit | brewing banned books, spinning stories, and raising feral protagonists | powered by coffee and chaos | rep: @amandalitagent
17 MSWL

I am also on the hunt for stories filled with humor, a diverse cast of characters, and illustrated chapter books.

Ashlee MacCallum
@AshleeMacCallum
Literary Agent
junior literary agent @howlandlit | brewing banned books, spinning stories, and raising feral protagonists | powered by coffee and chaos | rep: @amandalitagent
17 MSWL

PICTURE BOOKS #PB
Picture books with multiple, distinct hooks, clear/concise writing, and original concepts. I am open to working with both authors and author-illustrators in this space.

Rebecca Williamson
@RebeccaWilliamson
Literary Agent
Assistant Agent at Sheldon Fogelman Agency 📚| writer 🖊| CPC & Geneseo alumna 💞 | all thoughts and opinions my own 💅
17 MSWL

Again, not usually on here, but I’m re-sharing my #MSWL link because I’ve updated some things. The biggest change is that I’m only looking for author/illustrators with picture books and graphic novels at this time. Thank you for understanding 😸
https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/rebecca-williamson/

Anjanette Barr
@bookbarrista
Literary Agent
Agent @ Dunham Literary, Author, YouTuber, mother of four in Juneau, AK. 💕📚💕🫖💕🥃💕 Member AALA, SCBWI, Alaska Writers Guild, Catholic Writers Guild.
30 MSWL

I represent #kidlit of all kinds, but what I’m most interested in receiving in my inbox when we are #opentoqueries on 6/1 is: uplifting contemporary YA, non-fiction for all age groups written in compelling prose, projects from author/illustrators, and novels-in-verse! #MSWL

Kaitlyn Katsoupis
@RedPenKaitlyn
Literary Agent
Agent @belcastr . insta: kjbelcastro. Freelance Editor. Serial comma for life. She/her. Query at QueryManager.com/1147
283 MSWL
345 AskAgent
55 Queries
385 Tips

I would LOVE genre blends in horror - romance, sci Fi, speculative, supernatural, literary

No true Romance at the moment or straight Sci Fi. Not currently asking for more GN unless it is from an author/illustrator or an author who already has an illustrator attached

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
17 MSWL

Illustrators! 🎨I am always on the hunt for amazing author illustrators of any and all age range. My tastes are wide ranging - from atmospheric and whimsical to bright and bold. But I like to see the hand behind the art and I want STORY in every piece!

Monica Rodriguez
@loveleemonicaa
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @contextliterary#writer rep’d by @agentHenkin • Host of @findalovelylife : a self-love journey podcast • T1D
40 MSWL

I also rep illustrators and comic artists, check out what I’m looking for on my website:

loveleemonicaa.com/mswl/ #mswl

Jemiscoe Chambers-Black
@Jemiscoe
Literary Agent
Associate Agent @AndreaBrownLit -Authors & Illustrators. Wife, mom of 3, MFA grad, & former Asst. Director for film & TV. querymanager.com/query/Jemiscoe
27 MSWL

Ooo, I’m kinda late, but Happy #MSWL Day!!! I’m an agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency (andreabrownlit.bsky.social).

🤔, I’m especially looking for horror, thriller, romance, & artists (GN, PB, CB/MG, & covers). But you can find out specifics here:
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/jemiscoe-chambers-black/

Katie Erickson
@KatieErickson
Literary Agent
17 MSWL

Happy #MSWL Day! ✏️ I am open the first few days of every month. Deets here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/katie-erickson/. I am actively seeking author-illustrators of both picture books and graphic novels with great page turns and dynamic narratives.

Thank you manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social!

Alexandra Levick
@AllieLevick
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Media Rights Manager at Writers House, LLC. I believe in books. Always learning. Opinions are my own. She/Her.
92 MSWL
52 AskAgent
25 Tips

I'm still sick with the flu (also currently closed to queries) but I can't miss #MSWL Day !

I represent picture book (illustrator and author-illustrator only), middle grade, young adult, and adult creators.

A jumbled #MSWL for when I open back up to queries:

Jennie Dunham
@JennieDunham
Literary Agent
Dunham Literary. Agent representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and authors and illustrators of children's books for all ages for over 30 years.
17 MSWL
Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
55 MSWL
2 Tips

I continue to yearn for great author/illustrators to add to my list. awfulagent.com/illustrators/

My favorite PB is still THEY ALL SAW A CAT because the visual journey of that book makes me cry every time.

I'd love to find a laugh out loud character-driven PB. Who is the next PINKALICIOUS?

#MSWL

Charlotte Wenger
@WilbursBF_Char
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @prospect_agency | @SimmonsSLIS MA in Children's Lit alum | #wndb | opinions mine | she/her
19 MSWL

#MSWL #kidlitart - Author-illustrators and illustrators, I'm looking for:
- Narrative potential
- Emotion and expressiveness
- Art representative of our diverse world
- Strong compositions and page turns
- Dynamic movement - in line and/or characters

Anne Moore Armstrong
@childbookart
Literary Agent
wonderhunter ✨ Senior Art Agent @BrightAgencyUS • children's book publishing • art direction • #kidlitart insta: @annebrightart ✨ love living near #LakeErie
6 MSWL

Hello #MSWL I'd love to see:
:: new trade / literary author-illustrated pb story/dummies
:: endearing, quirky, unexpected, delightful, funny characters
:: strong emotional arc | eliciting connection w/ child
See my current list of author-illustrated pub books/esthetic: tinyurl.com/2xdb64df 📚 🎨

Liz Nealon
@LizNealon
Literary Agent
Literary agent and founder@greatdoglit. News geek. Science freak. Working to become a better photographer. Opinions are my own.
17 MSWL

Picture Book Author/Illustrators who create distinctive, memorable characters and worlds. Story forward, funny, read aloud on repeat. Please don’t sub if you are not an illustrator as well as a writer. Post link in profile #MSWL #KidLit

Rebecca Williamson
@RebeccaWilliamson
Literary Agent
Assistant Agent at Sheldon Fogelman Agency 📚| writer 🖊| CPC & Geneseo alumna 💞 | all thoughts and opinions my own 💅
17 MSWL

I’d love to find my first author/illustrator, preferably for picture books. For more info on PBs—with an updated section on art—check out my MSWL link. Some recent PBs I enjoyed are “A Little Like Magic,” “Big,” “Aloha Everything,” and “Where Three Oceans Meet.” #mswl

Marie Lamba
@marielamba
Literary Agent
Author of GREEN GREEN, A DAY SO GRAY, WHAT I MEANT..., DRAWN, and OVER MY HEAD. Literary Agent at Jennifer De Chiara Literary. My opinions are my own.
55 MSWL
20 Queries
43 Tips

I'm also open to fresh and original graphic novels. For these, I'm looking for an author/illustrator work, or an author/illustrator team. #mswl