Editor
Next year is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut. Really hungry for an #ownvoices kid archaeologist MG—bonus points for critique of how museums often steal artifacts! #mswl
Literary Agent
And I remain eager to bring more disability and neurodiverse #ownvoices representation to romance, women’s fiction and YA contemporaries. #MSWL
Literary Agent
I'm looking for Middle Grade and Young Adult manuscripts, strong and diverse voices, as well as brave and character-driven narratives across all genres. I'm always looking for #ownvoices LGBTQI+
Full #MSWL #ManuscriptWishList here: petersfraserdunlop.com/agent/silvia-m…
Assistant Editor
Looking for a Gothic story, especially if it’s #ownvoices! With a wrenching romance. I need this in my inbox 👀 #MSWL
I am ALWAYS seeking #OwnVoices stories by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors, non-western settings, and strong voices.
Literary Agent
On the #kidlit side, I am particularly interested in Non-Fiction at the moment. I would love to find innovative pb's teaching approachable science (a recent fave is Cats are Liquid) and stories that focus on marginalized communities from #ownvoices authors. #mswl
Literary Agent
Here's my current #MSWL:
In young adult fiction: thrillers, psychological suspense, horror, contemporary, mysteries, fantasy, and sci-fi.
Always looking for own voices, diversity, and LGBTQ+!!!
2/3 #WritingCommunity #amquerying
Literary Agent
Ann Clare LeZotte @annclezotte
I think 2020 had more disabled Own Voices than any previous year. The creators are predominantly white— kids need to see themselves at the intersections. Here are some I read & liked. I didn’t do a lot of YA. Fill in the gaps & share your favs. (Skip my bk; it has enough love.) pic.twitter.com/YatGeNSX5XLove to see more books featuring disabled #ownvoices. (Hint: I'm looking for this, especially BIPOC creators. #MSWL)
Literary Agent
Ava Reid @asimonereid
in 2021 no more jewish coding villains unless ur gonna make them sexySend me your sexy ownvoices Jewish villains in 2921 #MSWL
Assistant Editor
I’m looking for YA fantasy that is ownvoices/by marginalized voices! MENA authors, Black authors, queer authors, send me some! I love commercial fiction that’s character driven, with voice that drips off the page, high concept and tightly plotted. I’m an avid fantasy reader #MSWL
Assistant Editor
As it’s 2021, here’s a new thread of my #MSWL! Of note:
- own voices and stories by marginalized voices are always welcome
- I do not accept pitches or subs on Twitter
- agented subs only
I’m looking to actively build my list, so please consider me! I do YA and Adult
Editor
Ross Showalter @rosshowalter
Also, for the love of fuck, someone show Hostovsky my Electric Literature essay:electricliterature.com/writing-fantas…
I love this thread on #ownvoices and the power of fantasy/speculative! Definitely what’s on my #MSWL, especially for teen!
Literary Agent
Becca Podato Latkes with Applesauce @RebeccaPodos
Hey writers! As my QM page says, I’m closed to queries for the rest of the year, and aiming to respond to all queries within the next few weeks with a goal of opening up on January 4 (time and toddlers willing). So, what am I looking for in 2021? Here's a handy #MSWL thread:Jewish YA fantasy, from contemporary with “incidentally” Jewish characters to second-world fantasy with Judaism built into its bones. IN FACT, any ownvoices fantasy featuring or built around a minority religion (just, you know, be honest with yourself about what that means) #MSWL
Literary Agent
Just learned there’s an apartment complex in Seoul specifically for Korean-Americans adoptees to return & connect with their culture/identity and I NEED THIS as an #ownvoices YA novel. Would consider based on sample chapters & work with you to develop it. #MSWL
Literary Agent
Hey, hopeful writers looking to become published authors, I would love to see more #OwnVoices versions of #Fiction, #Nonfiction, #ChildrensBooks and #GraphicNovels! Writing hand Send onward, via tridentmediagroup.com/submissions, thanks! Folded hands #WritingCommunity #MSWL #NaNoWriMo
Literary Agency
“Something exploring ability/disability – #OWNVOICES non-fiction or fiction but my taste skews more commercial, not literary.” @carlywatters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
Literary Agent
Editor
Hi all! I've been on the @pagestreetkids team for a while, most recently on the marketing/PR side, but I'm excited to announce I'm now a children's editor full time! Check out my brand new #MSWL here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kayl…
Literary Agent
Last but certainly not least for ALL QUERIES: send me your #OwnVoices stories esp if you identify as BIPOC. As a mixed raced #Latinx immigrant, I'm ❤️🔥 about representing under- or misrepresented voices. If you're comfortable, please include your background and inspiration.