Tamara has many talents, from painting murals, like the one on proud display at axekickers in seattle, to illustrating children s books, to the intricacies see more view profile 3. Please do not query with screenplays, poetry, short stories, or any projects aimed at an adult audience only query one agent. Agents and editors in attendance pitch your book to a literary agent. Emerald city literary agency is a boutique, fullservice literary agency founded in seattle, washington otherwise known as the emerald city, hence the agencys name. In the wizard of oz, dorothy and her new friends are. For this, you would need the services of a book agent. Landing a literary agent for childrens book writers clelia gore. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 seattle writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent. Literary agents who represent graphic novels the following is a list of literary agents who represent graphic novels and comics. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Tka agents bring to bear their extensive experience and knowledge of subsidiary rights management in the areas of foreign, motion picture and television, audio. As the creator and illustrator of the awardwinning larry gets lost childrens book series, john has followed larry from the southern tip of texas to tiny nome, alaska, and been lost several times himself.
Emerald city literary represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and children s nonfiction. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. After 22 years of working as a developmental and productionbased editor from kids books to college textbooks, but mostly college textbooks, she joined the emla team in march 2011 as a social media strategist. A guide for firsttime authors in the early 1990s, julia donaldson a former busker and wife of a university lecturer was approached by a. I use the publishers marketplace database to discover which agents are selling the best. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. Tiffany talent agency commercial acting, modeling, and. She specializes in all categories of children s books, from picture books. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Founded in 2011 by industry veterans marcia wernick and linda pratt, the agency represents established and emerging authors and illustrators whose work ranges from fiction to nonfiction, from very young picture books and novelty books, through early readers, middle. Literary agents for childrens books seattle first time. The annual summer conference spans three days with an optional intensive day on monday.
She also represents literarycommercial fiction, thrillers, and psychological. Join ishida on may 10 at queen anne book company 1811 queen anne ave. Literary agents seattle find all washington literary agents in this free directory of book agents by a former literary agent and former aar member. As the creator and illustrator of the awardwinning larry gets lost children s book series, john has followed larry from the southern tip of texas to tiny nome, alaska, and been lost several times himself. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for children s books. Nov 27, 2018 early in june, i sat down with seattle author richard farr to talk about how to get a childrens book published. Mls goalkeeper moonlights as childrens book author the. The largest literary agency outside seattle, wa is martin literary management. Literary agents seattle free directory of book agents. Apply for our 52 awards and grants, available for authors, illustrators, pre. She also handles the sale of uk and australiannew zealand. This article is part of a 15part series called everything. In addition to new and published authors, the agency.
This is the first book from wallingford author and illustrator sanae ishida, who depicts kunoichis tale in lush watercolor paintings full of wit and whimsy. Other print and online book agent lists, directories, and databases with information about washington and seattle book agents are often. Not just any book agent, but also someone who is good at his work. Aug 09, 2016 all the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Essie white is most proud, not necessarily of the agency s work, but of the individuals that compile that agency. Literary agents seattle find all us literary agents including seattle book agents in our free online directory of literary agents, created and maintained by a former literary agency owner and former aar member. The 1 book agent in seattle does have a literary agency website. She lives near seattle with her husband and two naughty cats.
There are many kinds of literary agents and hence you have to be careful with who you choose to represent you. Books about seattle that everyone should read books the. Jan 27, 2016 thrush s 2008 book is a rejoinder to all that, a vivid retelling of native history in seattle, and it is an incredible history. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Our location isnt the only reason we chose our name. The seminar will provide helpful tips on how to research kid. Boutique literary agency representing quality children s literature from exceptional authors and illustrators.
Bell lomax moreton this is a large agency with over 70 clients which handles adult fiction and nonfiction as well as children s books for all ages, including picture books for which there is a dedicated picture book agent. The andrea brown agency only accepts submissions digitally and only accepts children s literature submissions picture books. In the wizard of oz, dorothy and her new friends are in search of. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 seattle writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept.
Loretta caravette literary agent lr childrens literary. The firstever seattle children s book festival is set for september 28, from 11 a. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for children up to age 21 in seattle. Personally, she is seeking all kinds of young adult and middle grade, adult scifi, adult fantasy, graphic novels, contemporary fiction, and romance. Best literary agents for childrens books first time. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Clelia gore is a literary agent with martin literary management mlm and specializes in represented childrens books, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and board books. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. At the 2019 seattle conference, she is taking pitches on behalf of herself as well as coagents. Students will learn what a literary agent is and how they function in the childrens publishing industry.
Tricia is the pacific northwest branch of emlaborn and raised in oregon, and now lives in seattle. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult. Please note due to the volume of manuscripts we receive each week, there may be occasions where we cannot respond with our normal speed. They will also do things like editing your books free of cost. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. L aura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. The book agencies outside seattle, wa are located in enumclaw, kenmore, mill creek, puyallup, and white salmon. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. However, if you land up with a scammer, you will find that he will send you a bill even before the book hit the shelves. Blue heron literary is a boutique agency based out of seattle, washington that places fiction and nonfiction with major and independent publishers throughout the u. Please make sure you follow the appropriate guidelines so that your work can be seriously considered.
The pacific northwest welcomes its first childrens book. Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. Chanticleer authors conference 2020 unlocking the secrets of successful publishing at cac20 sessions on the latest tools and technologies to increase book sales for indie authors. Looking for a literary agent in california or washington. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of children s publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting children s books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. The international professional organization for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. Literary agents who represent graphic novels niki smith. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. May 28, 2019 literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk.
Amy levenson, a native to the pacific northwest and graduate of the university of washington, began her career at the sheldon fogelman agency in new york. Use the list of literary agents in our directory now to submit your query letter to the best seattle literary agents and get a top publishing agent, publisher, and book. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad.
Literary agents seattle list of seattle literary agencies. Established in seattle, washington, blue heron literary is known for representing. Building on ten years of book publishing experience, i founded the agency in 2003. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Seahawks sign 12 undrafted free agents, waive 4 vets including nazair jones, to make room jadeveon clowney tells houston tv station he s not ruling out a return to seattle but is willing to be patient. Since its inception the agency has represented several bestselling authors, career novelists, and professional writers. If you have not heard from us within twelve weeks, please do get in touch. Jul 10, 2019 find seattle book agents using our comprehensive, uptodate, and easytouse literary agency directory and database to make sure your queries are received and to have the best chance of getting a book agent. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 seattle writing. Many of the biggest authors and illustrators in childrens books will be joining a bevy of agents, art directors and editors. For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more.
Literary agents seattle find seattle literary agencies looking for new. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Tiffany talent is a full scale booking talent agency for both union and nonunion acting, modeling, and voice over talent in the northwest. Freelance children s book illustrators in seattle, washington. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any literary agents. Mar, 2015 mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and children s books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think.
During this past decade, i have written eight books both solo and in collaboration with others and edited a few others. At one point, he tells the anecdote of a man hauled in front of a. Laura rennert, executive literary agent at the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Storm literary agency was subsequently launched in 2014. Emerald city literary agency is a boutique, fullservice literary agency founded in seattle, washington otherwise known as the emerald city, hence the agency s name. Picture books, middle grade and ya by darcy pattison each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold. She is actively building her own client list, seeking adult literary fiction and young readers books. Literary agents seattle list of seattle literary agencies and book. First, there was a teacher who loved books almost as much as she loved little children. If your childs illness or injury is lifethreatening, call 911. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Tamara has many talents, from painting murals, like the one on proud display at axekickers in seattle, to illustrating childrens books, to the intricacies see more view profile 3. These agents toil hard and will be on your side without ever asking you for any monetary benefits.
Three new childrens books by local authors seattle magazine. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. The ethan ellenberg literary agency was established in 1984 by ethan ellenberg who was a contracts manager for berkley and associate contracts manager for bantam. California agency if you write children, middle grade or young adult fiction. Agents and editors in attendance the 2020 seattle writing workshop. The 10 best illustrators in seattle, wa with free estimates. Submissions should be made for the attention of the darley anderson children s book agency. To start with, do a background search on the area of specialization of the book agents. Shes something of a literary omnivore, with wideranging interests.
After 22 years of working as a developmental and productionbased editor from kids books. Some of these agents are open to textonly submissions. Some of her leading clients include new york times bestseller jessica kensky and patrick downes, jack andraka, and lulu cerone. Max pixel there are dozens of children s book publishers that do not require an agent, which means children s book. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. Amy levenson, a native to the pacific northwest and graduate of the university of washington, began her career at the sheldon fogelman agency. Registration for the 2018 conference will commence in april, 2018. Every agency on this list has mentioned an interest in. The insiders tips and tricks on how to publish childrens books. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Emerald city literary agency is a boutique, fullservice literary agency founded in seattle, washington otherwise known as the emerald city, hence the. She is thankful and appreciative of the efforts of those members who work hard to support one another, and to represent the best in children. We have specific instructions for submitting to the andrea brown literary agency. The society of childrens book writers and illustrators.