Scbwi scbwi exclusive withkelly sonnack, agent, andrea. Through these personalized workshops, abla and publishing giants have had the good fortune to find new talent. Jennifer mattson andrea brown literary agency, lori kilkelly lk literary agency, and shari wenk slw literary agency. Laura rennert, executive literary agent at the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Asher, dropped by agent, lawyers up as scbwi revamps conduct. Prior to that, she worked at what is now known as hachette book group usa, including little, brown books for young readers, where her love of childrens books was first fostered. Scbwi exclusive withkelly sonnack, agent, andrea brown literary. She specializes in all categories of children s books, from picture books to young adult.
A conversation with childrens book agent andrea brown. She represents authors whose words make her pause, shiver or laugh out loud. This website is intended for writers, as a supplement to the information on our agencys website. Until leaving to become a childrens literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion childrens books where she was privileged to work with some of the best authors in childrens and ya fiction, including liz kessler, caroline lawrence, emily murdoch and holly black. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult. Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres. Childrens book writing certificate uc san diego extension. Literary agents chicago list of chicago literary agencies. Welcome thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agencys website. Jennifer laughran worked in bookstores for years, and is now an agent at andrea brown literary agency. Early in her career andrea brown worked in the editorial departments of dell publishing company and random house childrens books. Our agency works to bring to light the voices and perspectives of new writers as well as to nurture and develop the careers of experienced authors.
List of memoir and autobiography agents below is our list of 87 literary agents who can help you get your story out to readers all over the world. An interview with agent andrea brown an interview with agent ann tobias the artist agent team by artist rep chris tugeau two tricky situations with agents from my blog with many thanks to jennie dunham. Writing stories for children is a work of passion, but it is not necessarily profitable. Feb 14, 2018 the society of children s book writers and illustrators has announced a revised antiharassment policy, while jay asher, who categorically denies accusations of sexual harassment, has hired a lawyer. It also introduces aspiring professionals, like you, to a wide variety of media and advanced topics required for a thriving book writing career. Free directory of book agents find a literary agent. Andrea brown literary agency usa literary agencies and agents. As an agent, i represent a balanced list of talented picture book, graphic novel, middle grade and ya authors and illustrators. I got my first bookstore job when i was twelve, doing inventory and getting. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a commitment to excellence in the craft of writing and professionalism in the business of publishing. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. This list does not imply that all of these agents are on twitter or are.
By working with a literary agent, you can dramatically increase your chances of getting your memoir published. She represents works for all age ranges and a wide assortment of genres. Sponsored by the graduate programs in childrens literature and childrens book illustration. Two childrens authors dropped by agents amid claims of. The specialized certificate in children s book illustration consists of 18 total units that can be completed in 36 quarters taking 12 courses per quarter. Veteran literary agent andrea brown founded her agency, the andrea brown. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artists representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and schmoozings at conferences. Andrea brown, ceo of one of the largest literary agencies specializing in childrens books, talks to authorlink about the future of this category of. Literary agent jen rofe andrea brown literary represents all kinds of books for children. I joined little, brown books for young readers in january 2015. Not interested in my inane ramblings, just looking for a list of literary agents to submit to, jump to my list of literary agents who represent picture books. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to.
W elcome to my website as you may already know, i wear two hatsim both an executive agent at the andrea brown literary agency and a childrens book author. We are a midsize literary agency specializing in childrens literature. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Jul 06, 2015 andrea brown, president of andrea brown literary agency, talks about the state of the childrens publishing world. She credits her mentors thereron buehl, judy gitenstein, walter retan, and pat rosswith teaching her that it all begins with the writer. Kelly sonnack of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. In my new role, i oversee editorial for the licensed, brand, and media tiein book programs, including longstanding lbyr publishing brands such as the sandra magsamen publishing program and tintin, and media tiein brands such as monster high, ever after high, my little pony, disney fairies, and marvel studios film tieins. She also represents literarycommercial fiction, thrillers, and psychological. Getting published is a steep road with stiff competition, as publishers are flooded with unsolicited manuscripts. In 1990, she moved her literary agency to northern. 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.
We have specific instructions for submitting to the andrea brown literary agency. Jennifer march soloway represents authors and illustrators of picture book, middle grade, and young adult stories, and is actively building her list. 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. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Im jennifer laughran, and im a senior agent at the andrea brown literary agency. Thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agencys website. 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. A conversation with children s book agent andrea brown. Agents for childrens book writers and illustrators. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. How to find a literary agent for childrens picture books. Jennifer, on behalf of the book doctors and clueless children s book writers all over america, we thank you. Feb 15, 2018 two childrens authors dropped by agents amid claims of sexual harassment.
Click on the menu items to the left to learn more about the agency, our agents, and some of the clients we represent. Andrea brings a broad publishing background to every project she represents, having worked as an editor, marketer, and agent, with awardwinning and bestselling authors of both fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and childrens books. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Andrea brown, literary agent what you need to know jericho. 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. Children s books at amazon for more bookstores, visit the purple crayon bookstores. Online courses in this certificate are led by live instructors, but students may view lectures according to their own schedules. For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. List of childrens book agent heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017.
Andrea brown authorlink interviews archive youtube. My book on writing childrens book is writing irresistible kidlit. An exclusive workshop for serious children s book writers founded by andrea brown, executive director and president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. We are a midsize literary agency specializing in children s literature. Then i went on to read for the andrea brown literary agency, one of the oldest and most prestigious childrens book literary agencies in america. The andrea brown literary agency is a topranked literary agency that specializes in children s literature. Kelly sonnack is a senior literary agent with the andrea brown literary agency. I love books that pull at the heart strings, make me laugh, make me think, make me smile. Jennifer march soloway the official manuscript wish list. I was a literary agent for five years with the andrea brown literary agency and movable type management. Young adult, middle grade, chapter book, early readers. The childrens book writing certificate is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the skills and tools to improve your chances of being published as a writer. About how to write and publish childrens books kidlit. Please do not send me emails with questions about her or submissions for her.
How to make a living writing childrens books pen and the pad. In the future earth of this grim novel from national book awardwinner shusterman challenger deep, the digital cloud has transformed into the selfaware thunderhead, whose benevolent totali. Three and a half happy years there as an associate agent gave me a solid foundation in the business and cemented my love for all things childrens literature. How to make a living writing childrens books pen and. Yes, we are looking for a literary agent to represent our childrens picture books, but unlike creating picture books, querying agents aint a fun process. Early in her career andrea brown worked in the editorial departments of dell publishing company and random house children s books. Scbwi exclusive withkelly sonnack, agent, andrea brown literary kelly sonnack is a senior literary agent with the andrea brown literary agency. Marietta zacker of the nancy gallt literary agency. An exclusive workshop for serious childrens book writers. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. Although she specializes in childrens literature, she also represents adult fiction, both literary and commercial, particularly crime, suspense and horror. Jennifer rofe is a senior agent at andrea brown literary agency where she. Apr 23, 2020 andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc.
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