At the time of this tweet I have exactly zero picture books about bears or cats. It is a big problem. Let's fix that. #mswl
MG or YA speculative fiction that's as sharp, funny, and layered as #RussianDoll. Something that uses the speculative element to say something, not just as a cool hook #mswl
Impeccably researched and incredibly queer historical fiction (MG or YA) in the vein of Gentleman Jack, Wild Nights With Emily, and Greta Gerwig's Little Women (let me live!) #mswl
Classic-feeling, oh-so-charming MG family stories (à la The Penderwicks) but about found or otherwise non-traditional families #mswl
YA where the relationship at the center of the novel is intense, complicated and platonic. Think Amy & Molly in #Booksmart #mswl
Unapologetically enthusiastic main characters. Give me protagonists who cannot play it cool when it comes to what they love #mswl
A primer: medium.com/matter/against…
In 2020, I want to acquire more books! (It is also my job.) So, agent friends, here's a #mswl thread that I'll add to all year long.
TL;DR: Send me PB, MG & YA projects that have a distinct POV and something to say. Bonus points for queerness & a net emotional outcome of joy.
Erin Clyburn @erin_clyburn · Jan 14
Margo Claire @margowithan_o
I am being deliberately vague because I like all the possible interpretations, but agents, please send me a novel about a haunting. HAUNT ME!& authors, if you’re looking for an agent, I’d love to see that haunting! #MSWL
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · Jan 14
“Illustrated books in all age categories.” @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation
Tracy WANTS A NAP Marchini - *on hiatus* @TracyMarchini · Jan 14
Opening to queries, a Quacktory exclusive #mswl, and the productivity question I'll be asking myself in 2020! - mailchi.mp/b5d4bc8f49e9/a…
Saritza🇵🇷💖💜💙 (Closed to queries) @epubagent · Jan 14
I’m not seeing enough #lesbianromance in my query inbox! THIS MUST BE REMEDIED! #mswl
Kaitlyn Johnson - Closed to Queries @RedPenKaitlyn · Jan 13
Anne Tibbets ::CLOSED TO QUERIES:: @AnneTibbets
Extra points if she's the real playwright and she's just using her husband's name. twitter.com/sebastian_lk/s…Ummmm wouldn't it be wonderful if someone wrote this historical? Doesn't even have to be Shakespeare, just a famous playwright whose wife is actually behind it all 😍 #MSWL
Carlisa Cramer @carlisajc · Jan 13
Watching Shark Tank, and a 13-year-old girl with social anxiety just got a deal for the product she invented. And now I’m dying for this as a MG novel. #MSWL
Alexandra Weiss @akaweiss · Jan 13
When I open up to queries next month, I'd love to see more #kidlit stories that tackle climate change and feature real, innovative solutions. Ideally nonfiction but open to fiction as well. Bonus points if it's a graphic novel. #mswl
Liz Kossnar @liz_adventures · Jan 13
i'm probably late on this bandwagon, but if i could get a #MG with some detective whodunnit like #KnivesOut i'd love to work on one*!!! #MSWL
*phony southern accent not required
Carrie Pestritto @literarycarrie · Jan 13
I'm building out the adult side of my list in 2020, so if you have an exciting, fresh #romance, #WomensFiction, #cozymystery, #thriller, #suspense, or narrative #nonfiction project, PLEASE SEND IT TO ME!!! #mswl