Bethany Jett
@BetJett
Literary Agent
Assoc Lit Agent, Boymom x3, Milspo๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ’– #INFJ โœจ I live in a world of books, but Iโ€™m literally allergic to them. #colophony | AALA SCBWI
18 MSWL

Closing submissions inbox on Friday.

#MSWL - cozy mysteries, YA or MG retellings, NF (see QM or PM for list), PB (can be author-only)

Kristie Choi
@minjipatterson
Editor
Acquiring EA @ Atheneum (S&S) | she/her ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ ์ตœ๋ฏผ์ง€, Korean-Am, cottagecore meets a punky morbid grandma, waterbender, sex/kink-positive leftist Christian
23 MSWL

#MSWL a beautifully written PB/MG/YA touching upon and shedding light on Korean American history. Something like one of my favorite films, ๋ง๋ชจ์ด Mal-Mo-E, weaving humor, nuanced characters, complicated family dynamics beating w/love, & a spirit of resistance against the odds.

Amy Giuffrida
@kissedbyink
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @belcastr & wrangler of #TheATeam Lover of books, reality TV, Buffy, coffee, rescue dogs, and tattoos. ๐Ÿ’€ My opinions are my own. She/her.
107 MSWL
92 AskAgent

This is the first time I am open to Picture Books! I am selectively looking for: whimsical and funny stories, especially those that showcase diversity. Family and friendship themes are my favorite. It's a plus if you are an author/illustrator, but not a must.

Alex Aceves
@alexaace
Editor
mexico city girl in bkln. likes the ๐Ÿท not the ๐Ÿท. lets other pens dwell on guilt&misery. associate editor @HolidayHouseBks , writer by night. opinions my own.
12 MSWL

ยกFeliz dรญa de Reyes! speaking of which, donโ€™t suppose any picture book authors out there have a fiction pb manuscript sitting in a drawer that touches on Epiphany traditions in Latine families/communities? #mswl

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Send me your illustrated picture books with literary sensibilities. I'm looking for whimsical stories, fascinating nonfiction, and stunning art."
@agentvicente #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Maria Vicente
@agentvicente
Literary Agent
senior literary agent + advisor @psliterary
195 MSWL
329 AskAgent
330 Queries
107 Tips

Illustrated picture books by individual author/illustrators. My picture book preference leans heavily on the โ€œliteraryโ€ side of storytelling and prose. Moving topics, poetic language, visually and emotionally striking protagonists, unique art style. #MSWL

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Author/illustrator picture books. I love Liz Climo & Kim Smith, beautiful & colorful art, and geeky & queer stories."
@readbystephanie #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Lynnette Novak
@Lynnette_Novak
Literary Agent
Literary agent at The Seymour Agency. See my pinned tweet for deets. (she/her)
181 MSWL
68 Tips

I'm open to queries again!!! Here's what I'm really wanting to see in my box right now...

#MSWL 1/?

-unique picture books by diverse authors
-joyful stories about the lives of marginalized creators in PB and MG
-MG & YA contemporary stories as graphic novels or novels-in-verse

Lane Clarke
@lanewriteswords
Literary Agent
Ultra Literary Agent (of chaos) repped by @petejknapp (she/they). #PitBLK cofounder. #BVM creator.
9 MSWL

For the new year, in addition to my forever #MSWL on the ArtHouse page, in 2023, Iโ€™m looking for some specifics!!:
- picture book nonfiction
- narrative nonfiction/memoirs (think MAID)
- middle grade National Treasure with non-founding father artifacts
- adult Black romance

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"I'm looking for the type of magical picture books that sticks with a child throughout their lifeโ€”the kind that lingers."
@adriamgoetz #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Shari Maurer
@sharimaurer
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at Stringer Literary and Local Group Lead for @MomsDemand Rockland County, NY. The best days include ice cream.
9 MSWL

Would love to see a YA "Bad Sisters" or a Sarah Dessen-type novel with BIPOC main characters. Would also love an MG with some badass main characters. How about a PB with a crazy, funny twist at the end? #MSWL

Shari Maurer
@sharimaurer
Literary Agent
Associate Agent at Stringer Literary and Local Group Lead for @MomsDemand Rockland County, NY. The best days include ice cream.
9 MSWL

๐Ÿ’œWRITERS๐Ÿ’œ No need to wait until the new year--I'm open to queries and would love to see your work. YA/MG/PB fiction and NF. Make me laugh, make me swoon, make me cry. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled and other underrepresented creators please query! #MSWL here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/sharโ€ฆ

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"I love a unique atmosphere/strong sense of place in books across the board, whether that be picture books, middle grade, or adult fiction."
@adriamgoetz #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Tova Seltzer
@talovala
Editorial Assistant
Editorial Assistant @ Holiday House | Head Interior Designer @ Tova's House | Most Anxious Guest @ Your House ~opinions are solely my own~
4 MSWL

I have a manuscript wishlist now ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ i'm but a humble EA but send me things and if I love them i'll do what i can! #mswishlist manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/tovaโ€ฆ

Laurel Symonds
@LaurelSymonds
Literary Agent
Literary agent at @ktliterary (closed to queries). I tweet about books and desserts in equal measure. My dog is the best office assistant ever. She/her
39 MSWL
1 Tips

So very excited to share I've joined @ktliterary!

I will be opening to queries in the new year, continuing to rep picture books, middle grade and YA novels, graphic novels, and nonfiction.

Lorna Hemingway
@HemingwayLorna
Literary Agent
PB and illustration agent @BLM_Agency | Small obsession with Drag Race UK | She/Her | Bi ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ
2 MSWL

Please send me all of your gorgeous, lyrical (but not rhyming) picture books that are seasonal or focused on beautiful surroundings. Extra points if you send me a picture book that features the northern lights โญ๏ธ #mswl #pb

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"I'm looking for the next hilarious, commercial-feeling picture book that will crack kids up!"
@adriamgoetz #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

Anjanette Barr
@bookbarrista
Literary Agent
Agent @ Dunham Literary, Author, YouTuber, mother of four in Juneau, AK. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿซ–๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿ’• Member AALA, SCBWI, Alaska Writers Guild, Catholic Writers Guild.
13 MSWL

Give me books for #generationartemis! All the space books EXCEPT space opera (sorry!)! Think Andy Weir, Mary Doria Russell, and Fonda Lee. Also more fiction picture books with space themes! Non-fiction is good too, but I want something fresh.

Anjanette Barr
@bookbarrista
Literary Agent
Agent @ Dunham Literary, Author, YouTuber, mother of four in Juneau, AK. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿซ–๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿ’• Member AALA, SCBWI, Alaska Writers Guild, Catholic Writers Guild.
13 MSWL
Jordan Hamessley
@thejordache
Literary Agent
Musical theater nerd. - she/her/hers -
50 MSWL
2 Tips

The Standard Digital @StandardKenya

KBCโ€™s reporter piece to camera with the Jumbo turns hilarious

Video by KBC pic.twitter.com/mZMjnEFbes

I really love elephants.

If you are an illustrator with an elephant picture book, hit me up. Iโ€™d love an elephant book of an elephant living its life in wild. Not living it up in the big city Babar-style. (Also less colonialism) #mswl