Christabel McKinley

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Age Categories

Adult, YA, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

Looking For

A middle grade or YA standalone reflecting the experience of growing up in a multicultural or multifaith household. A character-led teen series in which the protagonist pursues an exciting career, in the vein of Geek Girl or Alex Rider. Dark academia for YA or adult with detailed worldbuilding and an emphasis on the dark. Palestinian voices in any age group or genre.

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3 months

Last verified

6 Apr 2026Recently verified

Notes

Christabel came to publishing via teaching English literature to children aged 6–11 in Korea, which shapes her focus on accessible, inclusive, and unpatronising children's books. Her client list includes major names such as Jacqueline Wilson, Tamora Pierce, Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman, and Meagan Spooner. Writers focusing solely on picture book texts are not currently being considered; if no response is received within three months, resubmission or contact with a colleague is encouraged.