Caryn Wiseman
ClosedAndrea Brown Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- picture booksmiddle gradenon-fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Sample Pages, Author Bio
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026
Caryn Wiseman is a literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on picture books, middle grade, and non-fiction. 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
Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books
Response Time
Response times vary by agent
Notable Clients
Don Tate, Debbie Levy, Laura Ramos, Cornelia Li, Catmouse James, Aaliya Jaleel
Notes
Does not accept AI-generated work. Uses collaborative approach to agenting and may share promising queries internally. Currently closed to queries.
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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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How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample work. For novels: first 10 pages. For picture books: full text manuscript. For graphic novels: 10-20 sample page spreads or first 10 pages of script. For nonfiction: proposal and 1-3 sample chapters.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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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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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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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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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
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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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