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Lori Kilkelly

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LK Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
author-illustratorspicture booksgraphic novelsmiddle gradeyoung adultchildren's books
Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, Portfolio Link, Art Samples, Picture Book Dummy, First 20 Pages, Graphic Novel Sample
How to submit
Email
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Last checked 19 Jun 2026·Last verified: 19 Jun 2026
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Lori Kilkelly is a literary agent at LK Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including author-illustrators, picture books, and graphic novels. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

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

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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 only via Query Manager. Include query letter in body and first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. For graphic novels, include first 25 pages of script plus illustrated pages if author or illustrator.
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How to submitSubmissions should be sent via Query Manager. Submit to one agent at a time at Root Literary.
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