Literary agency providing top representation to experienced and first time authors and illustrators in the book publishing marketplace. For art samples only, please see the illustrator instructions below. With an international network of professional contacts talent agents, studio executives, book agents, screenwriters, directors, authors, independent producers and. Her agency is the largest african american owned agency in the country and has represented and established a diverse base of awardwinning clients in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and children s literature. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. Representing leading artists who produce childrens and decorative work to commission or license. Agencies representing childrens illustration writing and illustrating. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. It was one of our very first acquisitions for the list in 2012 it came out in 20 and it continues to be our bestselling childrens book to date.
Children s books used to be immune to these factors, but the big corporations who own most of the imprints want big numbers from the children s books they publish. School safety agents provide security and ensure the safety of students, faculty and visitors in the new york city public school buildings and surrounding premises by patrolling and operating scanning equipment, verifying identity and escorting visitors and by challenging unauthorized personnel. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited and unagented submissions, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. Picture books, middle grade and ya monday, october 17, 2016 sell your manuscript permalink each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold. Cbig, the childrens book illustrators group, is a new york city based group of illustrators and authorillustrators who create highquality work for childrens publishing and media. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, childrens toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and e.
Mb artists represents over 62 childrens book illustrators from around the world. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Renowned agent irene goodman does critiques of partial manuscripts, with all proceeds going to charity. Wanda nowak creative illustrators agency 231 east 76th street, suite 5d new york, ny 10021. For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. This is your chance to get professional feedback from an agent who has built many bestselling careers. Agents for childrens book writers and illustrators. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. As a leading illustration and motion graphics agency we help creative thinkers connect with illustrators and motion graphic artists so they can transform their ideas into powerful visual content. Storm literary agency is pleased to partner with a development executive and independent producer with extensive experience identifying, developing, and packaging winning stories. Welcome to bright childrens authors and illustrators bright childrens represents a full spectrum of creative talent within the childrens publishing industry. Illozoo is a contemporary illustration agency representing a combination of emerging and veteran illustrators from around the world.
First, cherish and benjamin read the manuscript to be sure they feel the story would fit well with their art style, and that the project is one they can be excited about. Second, do not include illustrations in your submission. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, childrens toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and editorial illustrations. She was a nyc high school english teacherdean and senior literary agent at sterling lord literistic. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, children s toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and e. Over the last 20 years, lemonade has established itself as one of the industrys leading artist agentsreps in childrens book publishing and childrens media. We combine our clients in a collaborative way that results in a higher multiple for all. The agencys offices are located in midtown manhattan appropriately close to. Aug 09, 2016 this list is for children s picture books. Guidelines for children s story picture books for storypicture books there are two additional guidelines.
Nov 17, 2014 headline talent agency is a new york based talent agency founded in 2010 by business partners emily childs and erica bines. For the full dummy with text and sketches or sample art, we prefer a link rather than a large attached file. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now. Each illustrator at illozoo offers a unique style, technique and creative visual solution to clients in the advertising, design, publishing, corporate, fashion and gaming industry.
Seuss s beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on pop, fox in socks dr. It is also a wonderful opportunity to present the budding. Astound artists agency manhattan is a new kind of artist representation based in new york city. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common.
Headline talent agency is a new york based talent agency founded in 2010 by business partners emily childs and erica bines. Trident media group literary agents in new york city. Editorial illustrations, children illustration artists wandanow. Miri leshempelly is a childrens book author and illustrator of many. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the children s market. You may also be interested in our list of literary managers but getting an agent is not as simple as calling up, sending an email or even mailing your script. Literary agency representing childrens book authors and illustrators.
Writers house is a new yorkbased literary agency that represents authors at all stages of their careers. Book agents looking for new writers literary agents for childrens books. A literary agency writers house was founded in 1973 with a vision for a new kind of literary agency, one that would combine a passion for managing a writers career with an integrated understanding of how storytelling works. It is also a wonderful opportunity to present the budding writer in your life with the perfect gift.
Starting january th 2020 for 5 weeks plus 2 bonus instant access weeks the craft and business of illustrating childrens books is a highly. Apply to artist, graphic designer, designer and more. Regina brooks is the founder and president of serendipity literary agency llc in new york, new york. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and verse novels brimming with underdogs, social justice, mysteries, humor, regional and ethnic flavors to intrepid genrebending nonfiction, memoir. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artist s representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records.
Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Great available art from great available artists take a. Explore our website to view artist s portfolios, check out their biography and recent projects, or link to artist s sites, book industry publications and professional organizations. Herman agency, 350 central park west, new york, ny 10025 2127494907. It just came out as a netflix series this spring too, all thanks to our edition. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens book. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book literature.
As a childrens publisher publishing the letter for the king by tonke dragt in english for the first time. Her agency is the largest african american owned agency in the country and has represented and established a diverse base of awardwinning clients in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and childrens literature. Here is a list of places who represent childrens illustrators. Managing agents work closely with artists and authors to fully maximize their potential, from debut picture books to established and prizewinning titles. Seusss beginner book collection cat in the hat, one fish two fish, green eggs and ham, hop on pop, fox in socks dr. A literary agency writers house was founded in 1973 with a vision for a new kind of literary agency, one that would combine a passion for managing a writer s career with an integrated understanding of how storytelling works. A negotiation follows, nailing down the price for the illustrations, and royalties. Illustrators richard solomon artists representative. Illustrator honor jerry pinkney the moon over star. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth.
Kidshannon representing childrens illustrators worldwide. Starting january th 2020 for 5 weeks plus 2 bonus instant access weeks the craft and business of illustrating children s books is a highly. Oct 04, 2016 these twelve agents are seeking picture books. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. Illustration agency based in london, marbella, new york, l. Since each project is extremely timeconsuming, the illustrator needs to be passionate about working on it and being part of the finished book. We will find the right professional to bring your vision to life. This memorable debut styles and recreates the city, prompting us to consider an unsettling and yet alltooplausible future in which imminent change. The economist us edition our 2020 coasters collection in support of womens rights to choose, have all. As a full service agency, sheldon fogelman agency has the resources and. The children s book academy is so happy to have helped writers and illustrators bring wonderful children s books into the world and look forward to helping others make many more in the future.
We focus on maximizing our clients personal brands, incomes and longterm. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the childrens market. Explore our website to view artist s portfolios, check out their biography and recent projects, or link to artist s sites, book. Draw on this amazing collection of highlyregarded artists. Browse our member portfolios below to find the perfect artist for your project. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Elvia wilks oval soft skull press, 2019 is a deeply imaginative work of literary fiction that reflects the way berlin has changed and paints a portrait of this culturecapital today and soon. Through the bright agency you can connect, commission and work with a huge variety of illustrators, animators and creatives. Sarah gerton is an agent with curtis brown ltd out of nyc. Mb artists representative of childrens illustrators. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Literary agencies nyc find new york city literary agents looking for new authors.
Kidshannon representing children s illustrators worldwide. A conversation with childrens book agent andrea brown. The childrens book academy is so happy to have helped writers and illustrators bring wonderful childrens books into the world and look forward to helping others make many more in the future. Painted words is an artist literary agency dedicated to highlighting unique voices in childrens books. Kidshannon premier representative of childrens illustrators. If you are an artist, tell your agent that you want your. Authors cant make the mistake of assuming that just because an editor likes her book, the book will do well. Shannon associates premier representative of commercial. New york times the best of illustration max loeffler and justin metz. We are pleased to announce that both max loeffler and justin metz appeared on the new york times opinion piece the best of illustration 2019, showcasing the most memorable illustrations of the year and the work were looking forward to in 2020. Shannon associates representing illustrators worldwide. First, if a storypicture book is less than thirtytwo 32 pages long, please send the entire manuscript along with your query letter. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. This memorable debut styles and recreates the city, prompting us to consider an unsettling and yet alltooplausible future in which imminent change becomes undeniable.
You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher childrens book publishers. If you need a literary agent, you can also check out our list of childrens book literary agents. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Please place the text within the body of the email. Every year, childrens books produce almost two billion dollars of revenue, and the market is only. Guidelines for childrens story picture books for storypicture books there are two additional guidelines. Our deep respect for talent and passion for fostering their success sets our bar fearlessly high. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017. This includes picture books and middle grade books, educational books and supplementary materials, children s toys, magazines, cartoons, licensed characters, as well as stationery, advertising, and editorial illustrations. Take a look at what theyre saying about astound agency. I found loads of authors, publishing houses, and active booksellers. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres.
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