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Tori Sharp

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Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency·US

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Represents
children's graphic novelsearly readersmiddle gradeyoung adultfantasyheist
+1 morespy fiction
Looking for
Query Letter, First Five Pages, Synopsis, Sample Comic Pages, Portfolio Link
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Tori Sharp is a literary agent at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including children's graphic novels, early readers, and middle grade. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Tori Sharp tries to respond to every query; if there is no response within three months, writers may query another JDLA agent or nudge to say the project remains available.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Early Reader, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Tori Sharp tries to respond to every query; if there is no response within three months, writers may query another JDLA agent or nudge to say the project remains available.

Notes

JDLA asks writers to query one agent at a time and does not accept snail mail queries.

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Stephen Fraser

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

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RepresentsChildren's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, mystery, ghost story, poetry, theater
Looking forStephen Fraser is Executive Agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency and represents children's books in a wide range of genres. He is looking for good, original writing: picture books with delicious words, enduring middle grade stories with strong characters and plots, young adult novels with identifiable teens and hopeful, interesting stories for the soon-to-be adult, and nonfiction for children, both picture books and longer works, about original, child-friendly topics. He mentions a good mystery, a ghost story, poetry, theater, and work that dazzles him.
How to submitFor children's fiction queries, email Stephen Fraser at fraserstephena@gmail.com with the first 20 pages in the body of the email, plus a one-paragraph bio and one-paragraph synopsis. For nonfiction queries, attach the entire proposal as a Word document, including a sample chapter, and include a one-paragraph bio and one-paragraph synopsis in the email body. JDLA asks writers to query one agency agent at a time and does not accept snail-mail queries.
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Jael Morrill

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RepresentsAdult fiction, young adult fiction, adult nonfiction, young adult nonfiction, history, cultural anthropology, arts, memoir, science fiction, fantasy, noir thriller, horror, mystery
Looking forJael Morrill represents adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. In nonfiction she wants rarely told history, cultural anthropology, arts, and memoir from marginalized voices, especially disability, queer experiences, and people hurt by fundamentalist movements. In fiction she wants immersive science fiction and fantasy, fresh takes on noir thrillers, horror with hope, campy mysteries, speculative elements, queer characters, whimsical worldbuilding, and witty but grounded dialogue.
How to submitJael Morrill is currently closed to queries while catching up on her inbox. When open, nonfiction submissions should include a query, 1-2 page synopsis, table of contents, sample chapter, and for history a sample bibliography. Fiction submissions should include a query, 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 25 pages. JDLA asks writers to query one agent at a time and does not accept snail mail queries.
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Katie Erickson

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, gaming
Looking forShe seeks character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leaving room for hope, with diverse characters and high-stakes, fast-paced plots. She particularly wants author-illustrators for picture books, graphic novels, and non-fiction, cozy mysteries with fantasy and romance elements, and gaming-related books.
How to submitSubmit queries via QueryManager only. For picture books, send query with full text and portfolio link for author-illustrators. For middle grade and Young Adult or adult fiction, send query, synopsis, and first 10 pages. For non-fiction, send query, table of contents, and sample chapter. For graphic novels, send query only with materials available upon request.
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Jennifer De Chiara

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, chick lit, mystery, suspense, thriller, picture books, middle grade, young adult, memoir, celebrity biography, arts, popular culture, self-help, health, spiritual
Looking forShe seeks literary fiction with unique voices and commercial fiction including women's fiction, mysteries, and thrillers. For children's books, she wants picture books and character-driven middle grade and Young Adult with distinctive voices. In nonfiction, she represents memoirs, celebrity biographies, books about arts and popular culture, and empowering self-help titles.
How to submitFor fiction queries, send the first twenty pages in the email body to jenndec@aol.com with a one-paragraph bio and synopsis. For nonfiction, attach the complete proposal as a Word document with a sample chapter, plus bio and synopsis in the email body.
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Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy
Looking forHe is currently looking for adult science-fiction and fantasy that is ambitious, original, and thematic, with a broad scope and excellent characterization. In science fiction, he is especially interested in books about space exploration from BIPOC authors. He is happy to see books written as the first in a 2-3 book series and books that fall on the longer side of genre standards.
How to submitQuery online via QueryManager with a query, a 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 25 pages of your project. Queries sent elsewhere will be deleted unread.
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How to submitSubmit only through Marie Lamba's official QueryManager page. JDLA asks writers to query one JDLA agent at a time and says it does not accept snail mail queries. Marie says emailed queries, social-media queries, and regular postal mail queries will be deleted or not considered. Her QueryManager form asks for author details, query letter, one-sentence pitch, publication status, the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal, and an art or portfolio link if applicable.
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