In the #picturebook #PB realm, I'm really focusing on culturally grounded stories from marginalized authors and non-fiction that focuses on lesser known heroes/historical figures/etc. Here I love folklore, non-western mythology, etc. I don't typically tend to gravitate toward -

be it tongue-in-cheek a la client @HenryCClark 's WHAT WE FOUND IN THE CORN MAZE AND HOW IT SAVED A DRAGON, or the occasional fart joke. Please make me laugh!

I'm currently being very selective in the #middlegrade category, but here I'd happily take a look at #horror, #mysteries, stories with quirky characters a la client @merrill_wyatt 's Sloane and Amelia in forthcoming TANGLED UP IN LUCK. Also, I love humor in middle grade -

For #YA, I'd love to see more psychological #thrillers, #mysteries, #light atmospheric horror. Give me a YA Girl, Interrupted, please. I'd also love to see more #BIPOC and #queer stories that lead with joy here - #romance, #romcoms.

Beyond that, some general things I gravitate towards when reading: unreliable narrators, strong sense of place, atmosphere, lush settings (in fantasy AND contemporary/realistic fiction), strong emotional resonance, twists, surprises, literary/lyrical writing. #MSWL

As promised, my updated #MSWL thread! First and foremost, I'm looking to partner with folks from traditionally marginalized groups to help elevate their voices.

Officially opening back up to queries 10/25 (Monday!!). As promised, an updated #MSWL will be coming later today! Stay tuned! #amquerying #amwriting

I cannot get enough of @AlixEHarrow's The Once and Future Witches. It's not only the perfect October read because witches, but such an amazing and empowering and insightful book about women and female power and sisterhood. Would love to see subs like this. #amreading #MSWL

“Luscious sci-fi and fantasy middle grade like The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill and Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee.” @agentvicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation

This is why Cassandra Khaw is a comp on my #MSWL!!

Can we get more domestic thrillers with broader definitions of "domestic"? I love reading a good suburban, white, het, middle class, nuclear family takedown as much as the next person, but there's nothing reflecting my life or experiences in there at all. #MSWL

(As a ND agent, hard) SAME! (Query us both, or whichever of us seems like the better fit!) #MSWL

Yesterday I walked into a bookstore asking for the most joyous books they could give me. Now I'm asking for the same in my query inbox. #MSWL please make my cheeks hurt from smiling!

There's a really good book here. Actually, there are several really good books here. #MSWL

Above all, I’m prioritising books from writers who identify as under-represented in publishing, whether that’s because of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or any other reason. Publishing needs these stories! #MSWL

Any book, in any space that makes my heart sing, my pulse race, my breath stop or any other wonderful cliché! #MSWL

A YA fantasy with original, compelling worldbuilding – think RF Kuang, Tomi Adeyemi or Ciannon Smart. I want magic and danger and hearts-in-mouths, but above all I want it to feel new #MSWL

Bold, big, bonkers books for younger readers – I’d particularly love to see graphic novels and illustrated books for the 7-9 readership but any big funny stories here are also brilliant #MSWL

Middle-grade stories staring queer characters – there’s no such thing as ‘too young’ to embrace who you are, or start to work that out for yourself #MSWL

I’ve updated our website but here’s a bit more detail on what’s on my current #MSWL…