Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in children s book. 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. Finding a literary agent for children s books is easy using our literary agency database. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artists representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough. Through the bright agency you can connect, commission and work with a huge variety of illustrators. Welcome to bright children s authors and illustrators bright children s represents a full spectrum of creative talent within the children s publishing industry. Jeriannes success story is special to me because shed previously selfpublished, and agents. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. There are children s picture books, children s literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middlegrade novels, tween fiction, and young adult ya novels. Inside is an uptodate collection of names, addresses, phone. Authors finding literary agents for children s books paul stawski is childrens book author who write young adult fiction. Jeriannes success story is special to me because shed previously selfpublished, and agents and publishers prefer unpublished material. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children. Plum pudding illustration agency childrens illustration.
All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking children s picture book submissions now. How to format your childrens book manuscript dummies. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in children s book publishing, including the newbery. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. The 26 childrens book illustration styles which have been shown in the portfolio are suitable for different age groups of children and also, depending upon the requirement of the story, a style can be chosen. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Herman agency represents professional artists and authors with an emphasis on the children s market. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Established in 2004, cis mission is to simplify the process of sourcing artists by offering. Kidshannon representing children s illustrators worldwide. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Miles stott children s literary agency ltd is a member of the association of authors agents and abides by its code of conduct. Hiring a childrens book illustrator faq staff blog. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of children s book authors and illustrators from preschool books.
She specializes in all things children s publishing and aims to represent projects in the categories of juvenile fiction, children s books, picture books middle grade, and young adult fiction. If youd like more advice on hiring an illustrator for your children s book, check out dani jones blog or randy gallegos pdf guide for publishers via the links below. Jerianne agee, author of the children s book series the life and times of birdie mae hayes sky horse publishing. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin children s books before becoming an agent.
Elana roth parker is a literary agent with laura dail literary agency, inc ldla. Scbwi is the society for writers and illustrators of children s literature. We started as a very famous children s book illustration agency and in the last decade, we have provided illustrations and publishing for thousands of clients, including children s book. In 1975, sheldon fogelman made the transition from attorney to agent to the growing number of children s book authors and illustrators seeking his advice on literary matters. The magical characters brought to life by sarahs stunning illustrations show her talent for sophisticated children s book illustration that appeals to all ages.
For children s book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. For amazon crossing kids, i look for books that reflect. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. Seuss to the painted fantasy realism of beatrix potter.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. In addition to having strong drawing abilities, there are a number of different tools and programs that childrens book illustrators use on a daily basis. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both children s book authors and illustrators. Its also an easy place to find speakers for your bookstore, school, or library. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Agents for childrens book writers and illustrators. Childrens book authors and illustrators literary agent faq.
Submit samples of your work to us at the darley anderson childrens book agency. Childrens book illustrators children s books have long called upon illustrators to help bring to life magical tales of adventures, mishaps, and moments of love and laughter. As one of the leading children s illustration agencies in the world, plum pudding illustration agency is known for being one of the most dynamic, passionate and proactive agencies, representing some of the most talented children s illustrators. Spend some time getting to know the industry by reading the illustrators guide the book, pg. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Use 12point times new roman or arial font unless the publishers submission guidelines indicate otherwise. As long as people continue to have children, picture books will never go out of style. The bright agency bright is a collective of specialist agents, working across all areas of childrens publishing, art licensing and illustration for design and advertising. Here is the ultimate writer s and illustrator s reference to hundreds of publishers, editors, and agents in the world of children s publishing. I would love to find more books from diverse authors and illustrators. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. View bios, bibliographies, and artwork from our talented clients. Scbwi society of childrens book writers and illustrators. Below is a small selection of some of the children s book.
Our illustrators darley anderson childrens book agency. Society of childrens book writers and illustrators. Submit samples of your work to us at the darley anderson children s book agency ltd. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. These different niches represent entirely different markets, so its not enough to just find any old agent or publisher to work with. You should set up a blog as well as a website where you can frequently and easily put up new pieces.
Her publisher, which publishers weekly recently called the fastestgrowing small publisher in america, has 41 new york times bestsellers. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Society of children s book writers and illustrators. International reps and agents of childrens illustration. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Art styles in children s illustration vary from the cartoony linework of dr. 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 agents though sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. And obviously if youre ready to hire an illustrator have a look though our children s illustrators. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres.