James McGowan
@jmcgowanbks
Literary Agent
Literary agent, author, sitcom enthusiast, professional snacker... @bookendslit (he/him)
115 MSWL
18 AskAgent
7 Tips

Ashley Congdon @AshleyCCongdon

@jamerrson What themes, topics, styles, etc. excite you right now for picture books? #askagent
Replying to @AshleyCCongdon

Is it fair to say everything? If I had to choose, non-fiction is most exciting to me right now, and I’m especially looking for some climate/environment related stuff. But I always love funny pbs. #MSWL

Gina Panettieri
@ginapanettieri
Literary Agent
Founder/literary agent with Talcott Notch. If I'm not reading, I'm in the gardens or baking. I get way too into Fall and Halloween. Chocolate is life.
13 MSWL
9 AskAgent
4 Tips

#MSWL I'd love to see more timely and topical MG nonfiction! Climate, immigration, women's rights, sexual identity, economics, as well as books on role models. Plus fun nonfiction on topics kids love, like animals and weird science and history!

Eric Smith
@ericsmithrocks
Literary Agent
Literary Agent (@PSLiterary), Author. Latest, YOU CAN GO YOUR OWN WAY (@InkyardPress) and JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE NOVEL (@abramskids). Loves @BeautyBritches .
175 MSWL
63 AskAgent
4 Queries
8 Tips

I'd really love to see more parenting books (guides, memoirs, etc.) by authors of color in my query box.

My wife and I had a hard time finding those when it was baby time, and I'd like to work on that. #MSWL

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2671 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Non-fic like Jim Collins GOOD TO GREAT, Susan Cain's QUIET & Charles Duhigg's THE POWER OF HABIT.” @CurtisPSLA #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Penny Moore
@literarypenny
Literary Agent
Senior Agent at @AevitasCreative .🇰🇷혼혈. Cat Mom. Opinions are my own. Here’s a resource if you need it: literaryagentsofcolor.com
126 MSWL
80 Tips

#MSWL:

- Graphic novels by author/illustrators.
- More children’s MG and YA nonfiction, everything ranging from memoir to platform nonfiction.

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2671 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

“With non-fiction I want to learn something by accident, tell me a good story in a fun new way that keeps me thinking. I really enjoyed Carlo Rovelli’s SIX BRIEF LESSONS ON PHYSICS.” @maureen_moretti #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Alice Williams
@alicelovesbooks
Literary Agent
Literary agent for children's book writers and illustrators. (she/her) Picture books, middle grade, YA, non-fiction. Submissions guidelines on website!
7 MSWL
Replying to @SCBWI_BI

#A6 Non-fiction: I’d love to find an expert in a fascinating field, who can write with passion and real (age appropriate) depth of knowledge to bring their subject to life for young readers. #mswl #scbwichat #scbwicon19

Robbie Guillory
@RobbieGuillory
Literary Agent
Agent at Underline Literary Agency 'Really knows his onions. Pretty clued up on books and stuff too.' Neil Lancaster
10 MSWL
107 AskAgent

I'm currently really interested in the relationship between cities and the rivers that run through them, from cultural, environmental and political points of view. If anyone is writing something on this send me a DM.

#mswl #amwriting #nonfiction

Chelsea Eberly
@chelseberly
Literary Agent
Agent @ Greenhouse Literary | formerly Senior Editor @ Random House Children's Books | PW Star Watch Honoree | ❤️ books, cats, & coffee in that order? | she/her
36 MSWL
Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips
Replying to @SoCalledYALife

I have always loved the Salem Witch Trials. but I was watching a show recently on Smithsonian channel that talked about what was happening in England at the same time. FASCINATING. Give us tangential history to the well trodden paths. #MSWL

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips
Replying to @SoCalledYALife

Not gonna lie: that poison dress book sounds really cool, now that I have said it. So I am going to say it: a narrative NF about poison and the non-poison uses in history. #MSWL

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips
Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips
Replying to @SoCalledYALife

I think a book that also talks about tough subjects would be cool. Like racial issues, a death manual (as in like how to talk about it, etc), financial planning. And why it is important TO talk about these things. There is so much that isn't talk about until BOOM! adult. #MSWL

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

I want a narrative nonfiction on history. Or even facts. Like @alexandraovery keeps telling me about the dresses dyed with poison. That's just cool. #MSWL

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife

Okay let's chat YA NF #MSWL! pic.twitter.com/5XQpIMMLK0

So everyone knows I am looking for a YA true crime. What does this look like? IDK. But I wants it. #MSWL

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
975 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

After lunch, I am going to do a #MSWL for YA Non-fiction. Because I am ready to start seeing more in that arena.

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2671 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Non-fiction like Matthew Crawford's SHOP CLASS AS SOULCRAFT." @CurtisPSLA #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Amy Brewer
@litagentamy
Literary Agent
(she/her) Wife,Mom,yoga teacher, Senior literary agent http:/metamorphosisliteraryagency.com @metamorphlitag #amwriting 🏳️‍🌈#WritingCommunity @9princess4life
10 MSWL
23 AskAgent
Margo Claire
@margowithan_o
Editor
Editing @avidreaderpress 👀 Scorpio-at-large 🔮 opinions are my own, unfortunately. she/her Books I Love: bit.ly/3bBo7yJ Books I Edit: bit.ly/2RZN0w3
7 MSWL

#mswl also memoir/narrative nonfic that braids together research with personal experience. Kind of like 'The Crane Wife' essay, but a book, meets LAB GIRL. Extra points if it's about marine life because we all kind of wanted to be marine biologists when we were younger didnt we?

Stephanie Winter
@readbystephanie
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @komediamanagement TCAF Board of Directors AALA & PACLA Member
54 MSWL
40 AskAgent
1 Queries

In non-fiction, I want to see more:
> Allergy sensitive cook books
> Analytical essays on pop culture (think Anne Helen Peterson)
> HOW-TOs for digital work for home nomads
> Well-being women’s health and reproduction topics
> Societal analysis with bold hooks
#MSWL