Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

I devoured THE MOON WITHIN over the holiday break. Would love to see more MG or YA novels in-verse, please. #mswl

Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

MG or YA stories about complicated family dynamics, sibling bonds, and found families. #mswl

Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

Contemporary, heartfelt coming-of-age MG in the vein of THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF COYOTE SUNRISE, SONG FOR A WHALE and THE LINE TENDER. #mswl

Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

SWEEP: THE STORY OF A GIRL AND HER MONSTER was one of my favorite non-Harper books of 2019 and I’d love to see more MG/YA historical fantasy that’s just as compelling, poignant, and imaginative. #mswl

Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

Lush, high-stakes MG/ YA fantasy with series potential featuring unlikely heroes you can’t help but root for and writing that knocks your socks off. #mswl

Caitlyn Averett
@craverett
Editor
Kidlit editor | rep’d by @SharonBelcastro | she/her | opinions my own
20 MSWL

It has come to my attention that the JIMMY list has no books containing dragons. This must be remedied, so agents, please send me MG submissions with dragons in them! I had a huge thing for dragons as a kid and would love to see some unique takes on them now. #MSWL

Megan Ilnitzki
@megilnit
Editor
Senior Editor and Word Witch at HarperCollins Children's, opinions are my own. She/her
69 MSWL

Putting some #MSWL items out into the universe in the hopes they find their way to me in 2020! Agent friends, I’m actively acquiring PB, MG, and YA but I’m really looking to build my MG/YA lists this year. Below are some things I’d love to see right now. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

And there's much more I'm looking for, including the thing I don't yet realize I'm looking for, so try me with your MG and YA queries, please! I can't wait to read them! #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

I also love speculative, especially for MG & would love to find something for fans of the AMULET series or something like THE WITCH BOY. And a recent fav was FAKE BLOOD. #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

I'd also love a serious MG fantasy series...something dark, dangerous, and with a large canvas and great world-building. #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

I'm also dying for more fun & high concept middle grade series, like THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, NEVERMOOR, ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO'S LIBRARY, MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, etc. And as in YA, in MG: monsters. #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

In middle grade, I really read quite widely. I'm particularly eager to find ambitious, emotional middle grade reads. Some favs include THE THING ABOUT LUCK; THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH; HELLO UNIVERSE; the upcoming FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON. #mswl

Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

Among the many things I’m excited for in 2020? Working with new clients! One of the best parts of my job is the magic of falling in love with a writer’s story for the 1st time & in 2020 I'm looking to discover works across a wide range of MG & YA genres. A 2020 #MSWL thread...

Lucy Irvine
@lucyirvine93
Literary Agent
Literary agent, children's, YA, & SFF @PFDAgents | My personality is 90% yelling about fictional characters | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈(she/her)
8 MSWL
Joanna Cardenas
@joannananamc
Editor
I edit books for young readers @KokilaBooks . Please support @Latinxinpub & Repmatters.org!
28 MSWL
21 AskAgent

Will always want MG that gives characters (and readers) the space to discuss the BIG questions on their minds. #mswl

Joanna Cardenas
@joannananamc
Editor
I edit books for young readers @KokilaBooks . Please support @Latinxinpub & Repmatters.org!
28 MSWL
21 AskAgent

Take me on a MG adventure and/or spooky journey with a strong friend group! #mswl

Joanna Cardenas
@joannananamc
Editor
I edit books for young readers @KokilaBooks . Please support @Latinxinpub & Repmatters.org!
28 MSWL
21 AskAgent

DID YOU KNOW I’m interested in adding magic and light fantasy to my MG list? In the vein of the funny, contemporary realistic books I love to publish with a dash of magic to alter the world we think we know. #mswl

Joanna Cardenas
@joannananamc
Editor
I edit books for young readers @KokilaBooks . Please support @Latinxinpub & Repmatters.org!
28 MSWL
21 AskAgent

We're back from break, which means agents are open to queries & editors are looking for projects to acquire! I’m excited for the beautiful, memorable PB, CB, MG, & YA manuscripts I’ll get to read & consider in 2020. Adding my #mswl to the mix!

Dana Chidiac
@chidiaqian
Editor
Senior Editor at Holt BFYR. I spend a lot of time thinking about how things—words, streets, yarn, and food—fit together. Tweets are mine.
29 MSWL

Middle grade about the spaces where kids get to feel like themselves, like camp, or the treehouse they spent all summer saving up to buy with their friends (ahem) #mswl