
Literary Agent
In PBs from Author-Illustrators:
•Thought-provoking or entertaining stories that aren’t focused on teaching a lesson
•Slice of life moments with unique characters told through a kid-centric-POV
•Marginalized voices that allow the reader to feel seen
3/7

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Illustrators/Author-Illustrators:
•Well-thought-out portfolios w/ interconnected illustrations that accurately represent our diverse world
•Artists w/ an easily recognizable signature look
•Images that emit emotion and make me laugh or cry
2/7

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Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency @GalltZacker
🚨Querying Update🚨Beginning in February, @erincaseywestin and @AgentZacker will be open to queries for the 1st - 7th of each month!
✨Submission Guidelines and #MSWL✨
➡️For Erin, visit erincaseywestin.com
➡️For Marietta, visit galltzacker.com pic.twitter.com/Yf5LTIrycu
👇 means I’ll be open to queries starting tomorrow (hoping this system will make the process more manageable for everyone!)
I’m looking to add to my list of passionate authors & illustrators who love & believe in the art of storytelling.
With that, my current 2023 #MSWL: 1/7

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PB: Author-illustrators or teams!
For some styles I like, check out the M&O team of picture book illustrators: Stacey Byer, Maribel Castells, Rachel Más Davidson, Tiffany Golden, Skylar Hogan, Dawn Masi, Sue Safianoff

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Naomi Davis, Literary Agent (they/them/she/her) @NaomisLitPix
#amwriting community: is anyone here both a picture book author or illustrator (or both) AND a dr.a.g performer?Tagging with #mswl for visibility! Reach out if this describes you.

Literary Agent
2023 #MSWL 🧵! I represent picture books through YA (+illustrators!) and in all categories I am particularly looking to represent more non-white, queer, and disabled creatives. As a white, cishet, abled woman, I truly appreciate the trust you put in me by sharing your work.

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PB – I’m not really looking much for NF bios these days, as the market is so saturated, unless it somehow ties into present times (I am only looking for bios on women and/or underrepresented and diverse subjects). Author-illustrators always!

Literary Agent
Quick note: I’m pulling back on PBs quite a bit. Last year they easily took over my query inbox (nearly ⅔ of my submissions were PBs!), and I’m hoping to balance out my list this year. I’m still open to PBs but will mostly be looking for author/illustrator projects.

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My #MSWL is live! I will do my best to keep it current! Check it out. :)
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kris…

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The categories I’m looking for, in order of priority, are:
- YA and MG graphic novels from author-illustrators (one person)
- MG and YA prose novels
- Nonfiction for kids and teens
- Chapter books and picture books from author-illustrators (one person)
(3/7 #MSWL)

Literary Agent
I rep everything from PB through to adult projects, both fiction and NF but see previous note about authors who write mainly PB (list is currently VERY full in that area). I also rep illustrators selectively.
This is the first time I am open to Picture Books! I am selectively looking for: whimsical and funny stories, especially those that showcase diversity. Family and friendship themes are my favorite. It's a plus if you are an author/illustrator, but not a must.

Literary Agent
Illustrated picture books by individual author/illustrators. My picture book preference leans heavily on the “literary” side of storytelling and prose. Moving topics, poetic language, visually and emotionally striking protagonists, unique art style. #MSWL

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Illustrated graphic novels and graphic nonfiction by individual author/illustrators. MG, YA, Adult. The art needs to cleverly utilize the comics storytelling format. I’m not looking at script-only submissions at the moment. #MSWL

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"Author/illustrator picture books. I love Liz Climo & Kim Smith, beautiful & colorful art, and geeky & queer stories."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Editor
And as an outspoken advocate for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in media, I am particularly keen to invest in the work of writers and illustrators who have historically been marginalized in American media.

Literary Agent
Hi writer friends! I'm officially reopening to queries!
I'm especially excited about ✨children's books✨: author/illustrators, nature/STEM/nonfiction, graphic novels, and refreshing, original MG and YA.
#mswl #amquerying (1/3)

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The Standard Digital @StandardKenya
KBC’s reporter piece to camera with the Jumbo turns hilariousVideo by KBC pic.twitter.com/mZMjnEFbes
I really love elephants.
If you are an illustrator with an elephant picture book, hit me up. I’d love an elephant book of an elephant living its life in wild. Not living it up in the big city Babar-style. (Also less colonialism) #mswl

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Authors/illustrators from underrepresented communities will be given priority. #BLM #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Neurodivergent #BodyPositivity #MSWL

Literary Agent
PB:
-outdoors. more outdoors, always
-gutsy, silly, obnoxious kids taking center stage
-unique aspects of culture (am always open to food, but am mostly looking for non-food entry points to story right now)
-author-illustrators whose styles feel ✨cozy✨
-NF about BIPOC history!