Publishes franklin the turtle series and books about elliot moose. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. 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. Transatlantic agency represents adult and childrens authors of all genres, including illustrators. 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. Directory of agents looking for actors, voiceovers, child. Agents based in boston, new york, portland and toronto. A journey through time and the homes of julia child, georgia okeeffe, elvis presley and many othersin search of the perfect design. Referrals by people who work in the publishing industry or are on that particular agent. Groundwood books is an independent canadian children s publisher based in toronto. A child with a disability or challenging behaviour may need extra support and resources to overcome daily challenges. Finding a literary agent for children s books is easy using our literary agency database.
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. Join us on february 25 at 6pm at ben mcnally books in toronto for light refreshments and remarks, followed by a book. Youll find some of their answers to frequently asked questions from parents of children. Authors of genre fiction, books for children, plays, and poetry. Tabby johnson is a former actra toronto child advocate. Transatlantic agency a literary management company with. Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or children s books. Whether you are looking for an actors agent, voiceover agency, child acting agencies, dancers agents or a film agent, the mandy network allows you to discover who has open books, find out which agents. I do much of my work bvy hand and then tweak on photoshop. Appetite by random house and john ota invite you to a celebration of the kitchen. Nonfiction, novels, picture books, and craft books. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their. Getting yourself a literary agent can be as frustrating as getting your book published.
Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. Transatlantic agency a literary management company with a. Book pr services smith publicity book publicity book. Situated in torontos huronsussex neighbourhood, housed in the historic chelsea. Unless otherwise indicated, these literary agencies are based in toronto. Welcome to the official site of douglas preston and lincoln child. Westwood creative artists is one of canadas oldest and most respected literary agencies. We endeavour to publish titles of exceptional quality that will receive wide critical acclaim and awards. I ended up going to my local librarylooking through the nonfiction children s book stacks and pulled out books. Visit our library for annotated bibliography of books that may be of interest to parents of children. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at.
At our centres children engage in experiences with peers and educators that support their growth and. There are approximately 30 literary agents in canada, most of which only accept a few clients a year. Many writers believe they must have a literary agent in order to get published, but this is not always the. Our selection comprises of books for various levels of reading to support either the age of the child. I pitched for 9 months to most of these publishers and received nibbles of interest. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Theres no point in submitting your adult novel to an agent who does kids books and vice versa, so make sure you have found the right person.
Open to any idea that is original and well presented. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of. Five agencies, including osbrink talent agency, abrams artists agency, and united talent agency are landing child actors roles on film, tv, and in commercials. It is possible that from time to time individual agents. Child and adolescent services for abuse and trauma casat. Cookemcdermid is a fullservice literary agency representing authors of. If youre searching for a canadian literary agent to represent your work.
The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Actra toronto performers agents directory actra cannot recommend agents or agencies. If you are concerned about the safety of a child in your community, or are wondering about your duty to report, please consult the ministry of children and youth services for more information and contact your local child protection agency. Watson little a long established literary agency which. The official website of douglas preston and lincoln child. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth. Pajama press is a small literary press with big ideas. The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003. Our authors and illustrators are highly acclaimed both in canada and internationally, and our books are loved by children. Established in 2004, cis mission is to simplify the process of sourcing artists by offering. Continue reading to learn who they are and about each agency s experience, staff, and importantly the types of books they represent and how you can go about making a query. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book.
Matisse, roul dufy, jane ray children s book illustrator, moira kalman, hilary knight, jennifer orkin lewis. Helen heller, sarah heller, barbara berson specializing in adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. List of canadian childrens book publishers parent club. Transatlantic agency represents adult and children s authors of all genres, including illustrators. Robert lecker specializes in books about entertainment, music, popular culture, popular science, intellectual and cultural history, food, and travel. Adult fiction and nonfiction excluding childrens literature, screenplays, or genre fiction. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. This list, compiled for reference purposes only, gives the names of some of the agents representing writers working in the jurisdiction of the writers guild of canada. In toronto, contact one of the agencies listed below. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Transatlantic agents work within their own defined areas of interest, but they jointly share a. Here you can learn more about the authors, their collaboration and their books.
Does not handle genre fiction, poetry, childrens literature, picture books, film scripts, or television scripts. Parentbooks offers the most comprehensive selection of resources available anywhere from planning a family to everyday parenting issues to special needs of all kinds. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an international reputation for talent spotting and doing great deals. Situated in the historic chelsea shop in toronto s huronsussex neighbourhood, our staff of eleven includes six fulltime book agents who are supported by an inhouse international rights agent and an outstanding network of twentyfour international co agents. To help you find them, weve compiled this list of top literary agents in canada in alphabetical order. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the books.
She adores children s literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books. Elana roth parker is a literary agent with laura dail literary agency, inc ldla. For your convenience and reference, we provide this list of agents who have joined the entertainment industry. Licensed home child care agency child care fee subsidy may be available general service area circles in the sun 4166940414 no steeles south to the lake, avenue rd east to the pickering border day care. Shop for children s books by age, series, author, subject and format. Childrens french book corner welcome to our french. Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, children s books.
Literary agents association of canadian publishers. The canadian children s book centre ccbc is a national, notforprofit organization dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of canadian books. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. For years donald heathfield, tracey foley and their two children lived the american dream. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for children s books. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books. Transatlantic agency is a north american literary management company with a vibrant and diverse team of 14 agents known for their integrity, commitment and success representing storytellers across all genres and formats for book.
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