Manuscript Wish List

I am looking to acquire middle grade and young adult novels and narrative nonfiction, as well as picture books by author-illustrators and graphic novels.

Young Adult

For YA I’m looking for speculative fiction that is layered, has a distinct voice, and is grounded in a universal emotional desire. I seem to be drawn toward literary works that have a commercial hook, and I’m interested in genre mash-ups. So whereas I don’t love sci-fi, I’d jump at a mystery set in space; I don’t want straight romance, but I’d love a high fantasy romcom. I find that I’m especially drawn to YA that has vivid, immersive and contained settings–settings that almost function as a character themselves. As with MG, I enjoy books with ensemble casts and fast action. I would love a smart, funny heist and a moving novel in verse along the lines of Poet X. 

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Middle Grade

In middle grade, I’m looking for a wide range of genres. I enjoy high concept, fast-paced adventure books with a commercial hook, either contemporary or fantasy, as well as literary works featuring lush, lyrical writing. I love ghost stories, magical realism, historical fiction and mysteries–books that get you to look at the familiar in a different light and to see the possible in the impossible. I love books that feature ensemble casts, unlikely heroes, underdogs, surprise friendships and complicated, yet hopeful, family dynamics. I am particularly interested in books written by and featuring underrepresented voices in ways that showcase kids being kids in all the above scenarios. For nonfiction, I’m interested in projects that shed a light on a little known historical time period or discovery, projects that focus on the natural world, and issues of social justice. In all genres, I’m looking for beautiful writing and strong voice.

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Picture Books

For picture books, I am drawn to texts that are character driven with a strong narrative arc, and I particularly love books with a surprise or subversive twist to them that make me laugh. I also love lyrical texts with a classic feel, and am looking for nonfiction picture books about a little known period of history or that focus on the natural world.

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