Root Literary·US
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- illustrated bookspicture booksmiddle gradegraphic novels
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Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026
Jessica Saint Jean is a literary agent at Root Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including illustrated books, picture books, and middle grade. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books
Notes
Jessica Saint Jean is a literary agent specializing in visual storytellers, representing primarily illustrators and author-illustrators, along with a select number of writers. She has a decade of experience in publishing before transitioning to agenting, previously working as an editor at Barefoot Books and later in the art department at Candlewick Press.
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Looking forKurestin wants to work with creators who are creatively ambitious, who have a wide range of ideas and are always pushing themselves to write what's most interesting and challenging to them. She's particularly drawn to illustrators with a strong sense of dynamic use of panels and movement on the page, and always loves a creature.
How to submitSubmissions should be sent via Query Manager. Submit to one agent at a time at Root Literary.
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How to submitEmail a cover letter with pitch, synopsis, contact information, and online presence in the body of the message. Novel submissions should paste the first 20 pages into the email. Emailed illustrator portfolios are accepted at 72 dpi, online portfolios are welcome, picture book dummies should be PDF attachments, and graphic novel submissions should include a PDF of two to three illustrated chapters with text.
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How to submitSubmit only via Query Manager. Include full query in body, first 25 pages for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. Query only one agent at the agency at a time.
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How to submitSubmit via QueryManager only during the first 15 days of each month. Include query letter, author bio, and sample pages as specified in agency guidelines.
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