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Represents
children's bookspicture bookschapter booksmiddle gradeyoung adultchildren's nonfiction
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Looking for
Query Letter, Contact Information, Publishing History, First Three Chapters, Brief Synopsis, Picture Book Manuscripts, Full Chapter Book Manuscript, Proposal, Sample Chapters, Illustration Samples
How to submit
Email
Last checked 25 May 2026·Last verified: 25 May 2026

Shannon Gallagher is a literary agent at Wernick & Pratt Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including children's books, picture books, and chapter books. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Wernick & Pratt says if you do not hear from them within 6 weeks, the submission should be considered declined.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

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

Response Time

Usually responds within Wernick & Pratt says if you do not hear from them within 6 weeks, the submission should be considered declined.

Notes

Wernick & Pratt does not represent authors of adult books. The agency accepts human-created manuscripts and illustrations only, and does not consider AI-generated text or illustrations. Do not submit simultaneously to multiple Wernick & Pratt agents, and do not submit via snail mail or social media.

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