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Picture book publishing remains intensely competitive, with 70+ agents representing everything from board books for toddlers to sophisticated illustrated narratives that appeal to both children and adults. The category spans traditional 32-page picture books, concept books teaching colours or numbers, biographical picture books like those in the Little People, Big Dreams series, and graphic novel hybrids that blur lines with early readers. Many agents specialise within narrower niches: some focus on diverse contemporary stories, others seek STEM-focused non-fiction, and several actively pursue picture book biographies or social-emotional learning themes. Author-illustrators often have different submission requirements than text-only writers, with many agents requesting finished art samples or detailed illustration notes rather than complete manuscripts. Before submitting, research whether agents prefer rhyming or prose texts, contemporary or classic storytelling approaches, and their recent deals to understand their position on trending topics like environmental themes or cultural authenticity.
Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
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Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.
Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.
Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.
Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.
Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books
Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.
Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.
Illustrated books, picture books, middle grade, graphic novels
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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, illustrated projects
Work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and uncompromising. In fiction, she is looking for work with that is inventive and strange, brave and honest, with humor and heart. She especially loves fiction that employs genre elements—whether evocatively surreal, slightly askew, or supernatural. In nonfiction, work that investigates culture, identity, sexuality, disability, and mental health is especially welcome
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Picture books, middle grade, ya, illustrated children's books
Children's books across all formats, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult, with a particular interest in diverse voices, nonfiction narratives, and illustrated works for young readers
Submissions should be directed through the Aevitas Creative Management contact and submissions form. The agency handles queries for Children's, Middle Grade, and Young Adult categories.
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