Andrea Brown
ClosedAndrea Brown Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- children's books
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Author Bio, Sample Pages
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026
Andrea Brown is a literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on children's books. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as Response times vary by agent. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Children's, Picture Books
Response Time
Response times vary by agent
Notable Clients
Neal Shusterman, Caroline Arnold
Notes
Founded the first literary agency to represent both children's book authors and illustrators in 1981. Executive Director of the Big Sur Writing Workshops. Currently closed to submissions. Only accepts human-created submissions, no AI-generated work will be considered.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's literature, graphic novels
Looking forKelly champions writers and artists in nearly every category, format, and age group within children's literature. She works with debut authors and illustrators as well as bestsellers and award-winning creators.
How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with description of your work, previous publishing credentials, short author bio, contact information, and sample work as specified for your format.
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery
Looking forLaura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.
How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.
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Looking forCaryn looks for authentic, kid-appealing stories and art that disrupt the prevailing narrative in some way. She seeks characters that stick with her long after she has closed the book and loves stories that bring a good, cathartic cry, a huge belly laugh, some outrage, some new knowledge, and above all, hope. Social justice has been at the heart of her list since she started agenting.
How to submitSelect one agent to query via QueryManager link on agent bio page. Submit query letter with work description, publishing credentials, author bio, contact information, and required sample materials based on format.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forMiddle Grade and Young Adult fiction from perspectives that may often feel left out of publishing, including stories from LGBTQIA and BIPOC creators. Kids/teen Graphic Novel and Picture Book illustrators and author-illustrators whose art has wit, heart, style and flair. She prefers upbeat stories and seeks queer, weird, funny, heartfelt, beautiful, nerdy projects.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages (first 10 pages for novels, full text for picture books, 10-20 sample spreads for graphic novels).
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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, chapter books, illustration
Looking forMiddle grade in all genres with children finding their space in their world, especially strong-willed underdogs or quirky, misunderstood, or overlooked children. Picture books that are funny and character-driven, beautifully written, or milestone moments with emotional endings. Commercial action-packed chapter book series for emerging readers.
How to submitQuery via QueryManager with query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages. For picture book texts, must submit 3 completed texts and query only on the 1st day of each month. For illustrators, include portfolio link.
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RepresentsChildren's books, preschool, picture books, novelty, middle grade, young adult, thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction
Looking forJamie looks for an intense emotional experience in all categories. She seeks manuscripts that stay with her, whether the sweet pang of an 'Jamie Weiss Chilton love you' picture book or the shock of recognition of an honest window to the tween or teen psyche. For younger age groups, she looks for the hook that will make a book a must-have parenting or educational resource.
How to submitVisit agent's bio page, click on QueryManager link, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with work description, previous publishing credentials, short author bio, contact information, and appropriate sample materials based on format.
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