For the first time, I will be open to select picture book submissions for Shush or Sorra Books (on top of chapter books)!

What I'm looking for — a quick #MSWL 🧵

I’ll be open to queries February 1-February 29

#MSWL #kidlit #WritingCommunity

Back to work next week and I’m so excited to check my inbox! 🤩 #kidlit #kidlit art #MSWL #PB #editor

Dear #kidlit #WritingCommunity all this #editor wants for Christmas is your weirdest and funniest character-led stories that break all the rules 😜🎄🎁 #PB #MSWL

Out of Office: 12/16/23 - 1/4/24

Happy Holidays! 🥰

I also want this #mswl

Since we're all kinda talking about our wishlists, can I just say I am still always looking for picture book stories that are weird. And maybe don't really teach you anything. Bonus points if the protagonist is a weird little girl.

Future #MSWL & QM update:
I have less than 40 undecided queries/submissions. I plan to reopen mid-late January to a few genres. This info is not on my website or MSWL page yet— it’s just a head’s up and I hope it’s helpful!

✨ ADULT FICTION✨
• contemporary romance - think Emily Henry but low spice or Melissa Ferguson
• upmarket / book club
• cozy mysteries

✨ NONFICTION✨
- same as what’s on website -

✨ KIDLIT ✨
• PB/MG/YA - classic-style with a literary bent. Secret Garden. Bridge to Terabithia. Winnie-the-Pooh.
• PB - humorous character-driven series

‼️Not looking for SEL or rhyme.‼️

While I'm thinking of queries, I've decided to update my #MSWL for the new year. Check it out here:
serarivers.com/mswl/

Appropos of nothing, would love more PB and MG submissions (and YA why the hell not) about unions #mswl

Recently updated my #mswl ! #amagenting #opentoqueries

#mswl #pb I’d love to rep a #nonfiction #picturebook about the evolution of bathing!

Humor. Humor. Humor.

#MSWL #PB #kidlit

Just me? 👉 #PB #MSWL 😂

quick links, friends:
MSWL arthouselit.com/who-we-are
Queries querymanager.com/query/ArtHouseLitSubmissions
Pinterest: pinterest.com/estywrites/titles-i-wish-were-mine/

*art by @ katiemadethat on insta

There were so many great pitches yesterday! If we missed your pitch, feel free to submit your #PB query to Marisa or Adam. You can find their querying info and #MSWL below:

Marisa: corvisieroagency.com/marisa-corvisiero.html

Adam: corvisieroagency.com/adam-cyzner.html

SELECT PBS:
-curated list of lyrical, heartfelt personal stories

Promotions mean a new #MSWL !!

I'm looking for contemporary and light fantasy MG and YA fiction + the select picture book, with a focus on character-driven marginalized stories that center around joy and hope.🧵

My #PBPitch #MSWL

Christmas adventure 🎄
Character-led vehicle story 🚗
Humorous (No SEL) back to school 📚🤣
Animal character + break the 4th wall 🦊
Secret world/portal adventure 🦄
Rhymes + non-stop laughing 😜🎶

(You don’t need an agent to submit)

#kidlit

Agents, I’m on the hunt for a Christmasy holiday picture book but think family/cozy and less Santa. Note: no unsolicited manuscripts please; agented submissions only #kidlit #MSWL

"Send me your illustrated picture books with literary sensibilities. I'm looking for whimsical stories, fascinating nonfiction, and stunning art."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/