Founded by katherine boyle, the san francisco agency is home to three. Areas of representation felicia eth literary representation. Which sf literary agencies and publishing agents are best. Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. My sales include picture books, chapter books and novels by george shannon, ariel bernstein, angela dalton, elizabeth verdick, loretta ellsworth, karen briner, hannah voskuil, david cundy, joy keller, ariel horn, susan haas, lois barr, dawn young, nick dyer, melissa martin, john. He is the founder of the peter beren agency, located in the san francisco bay area. For fourteen years i was education director at the loft literary center in minneapolis. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Literary agents san francisco list of literary agencies. Noah ballard ginger clark, vice president kerry dagostino katherine fausset holly frederick sarah gerton peter ginsberg, president elizabeth harding, vice. This in itself makes collating them into a database a challenging enterprise for anyone.
Aug 09, 2016 so with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. The agency represents both authors and illustrators. And, whats the best way to find book agents in san fran seeking new clients and autho. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. Im a literary agent with betsy amster literary enterprises. She represents nyt bestselling authors, awardwinning authors, debut authors, and. The hill nadell literary agency was founded in 1979 in san francisco. Immedium values fresh ideas, dynamic perspectives, and cando creativity and transforms them into media that have vibrant markets and international potential. Founding partner laurie mclean spent 20 years as the ceo of a publicity agency and 8 years as an agent and senior agent at larsen pomada literary agents in san francisco. Books 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. Our goal, whether seeking to secure a publishing contract for a first book or a fiftieth book, is to make sure that. The oldest literary agency in the united states was established in 1893.
Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Bookstop literary agency is dedicated to promoting authors and illustrators of childrens and young adult books. Bookstop sells quality picture books, fiction, nonfiction and illustrations to major childrens book. Literary agents for childrens books are here in our free directory of agents, along with submission tips from a former ny times bestselling book agent. Reviews on literary agents in san francisco, ca lit camp, paul weisser, writereditordesktop publisher, ph. With sixteen agents in our new york and san francisco offices and a staff dedicated to handling film, translation, audio and digital media rights, we provide the highest standard of. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Mar 21, 2020 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Ya and middle grade fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, chapter books, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. Karens mentor, san francisco agent linda allen, will partner on special projects with the agency as needed. She adores children s literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books and middle grade stories that both pull at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone. May 16, 2012 agents want to see that an author knows the market.
Who are some well knownreputable literary agents in the bay. We not only create and promote content but also sustain or improve it, with time and changes in trends and requirements. Kelly sonnack andrea brown literary agency represents illustrators and writers for all age groups within childrens literature. Jul 10, 2019 literary agents san francisco, ca how many publishing agencies and publishing agents are in the bay area. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. Better to state one genre your book falls into or dont state one at all and let the agent decide. However, we receive thousands of submissions each year, and are. Indeed, assuming that you are writing a novel, there s something to be said for having your agent live in or close to new york. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent my goal as an agent is simple. Below youll find the 50 most powerfull childrens literary agencies most. We always welcome submissions, and look forward to adding new people to our client list each year. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. For adult and ya sff, she enjoys stories rooted in mythology. About the agency andrea brown literary agency, inc. Agents and editors in attendance 2020 writing workshop of.
Literary agents san francisco list of literary agencies in. Peter beren literary agent and book publishing consultant. Founded on the premise that literature is one of the best vehicles for truthboth artistic and literalthe agency cultivates strong, innovative books that extend the boundaries of thought and expression. Immedium publishes innovative, influential, and insightful books and collaborates with creators who have the same goals. Veritas is a fullservice literary agency representing both fiction and nonfiction. What they do, how they do it, and how to find and work with the right one for you wiley books for writers series larsen, michael on. This is a journey that author and agent should make together, as colleagues, allies and with an implicit understanding of expectations. Bookstop literary agency is dedicated to promoting authors and illustrators of children s and young adult books. Rachel acquires fiction and nonfiction projects with a special interest in young adult, 20something and 30. 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. She is part of andrea brown literary agency and she loves the. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult. Content is the king but with us, your online content is.
She is a graduate of the college of william and mary, where she studied english and hispanic studies. We provide a comprehensive directory of literary agents around the world. Stating that anyone from a 12yearold boy to an 80yearold woman will love your book just tells an agent you have no particular market in mind. The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture. She does not handle nonfiction, or commercial, literary or womens fiction, nor does she handle childrens picture books or graphic novels. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. A court reporter by training, karen initially launched her own literary agency in 1999 to champion writers and manuscripts she discovered on the central coast of california. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. 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. We tend towards literary, characterdriven writing rather than to massmarket, commercial style of writing. A san francisco local and public relations expert turned agent.
Literary agents san francisco list of literary agencies in san. Taylor is looking for young adult fiction, literary middle grade fiction, across all genres. San francisco writers conference san francisco, ca. Karen grencik literary agency an agency specializing in. Laura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. What we are looking for areas of definite interest include literary accessible fiction, historical and suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre, novels with a magical realism andor a multicultural element, narrative nonfiction including memoir, journalism, unusual travel books, popular science, psychological and social concerns, womens issues, fresh parenting ideas. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency. We work to bring to light the voices and perspectives of new writers as well as to nurture and develop the careers of experienced authors. 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.
All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now. Taylor martindale kean is a literary agent with full circle literary, actively acquiring middle grade and young adult fiction. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens book. At the loft i curated an annual festival of children s literature, and hired judges for the mcknight award in children s literature from among the nation s top editors of children s books. Shes something of a literary omnivore, with wideranging interests.
Mark s authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. We work closely with our clients and their books to guide them in their careers and their work with publishers. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. Since that time, the industry has grown to such an extent that there are now believed to be over literary agencies across the country. Peter beren is a literary agent and a book publishing consultant to authors and independent publishers. Content is the king but with us, your online content is the persistent king with dynamic abilities. Lastly, because picture books are so short, even if an agents. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. We serve audiences who appreciate originality, skill, and a.
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