Call for Published Picture Book and YA Authors
Posted 4 days ago by Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency
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Summary: Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency is seeking submissions from published authors in the picture book, middle grade, and young adult genres. The agency aims to connect exceptional authors with leading publishers while nurturing original storytelling. They are looking for authors who are fluent in English, traditionally published, and open to literary representation. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their work via email, including their author bio and relevant manuscripts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Submit author bio and list of published books and publishers.
- For picture book submissions, provide two or three ideas and full manuscripts in Word format.
- For chapter book submissions, submit a synopsis and the first three chapters in Word format.
Key Skills:
- Fluency in English.
- Traditionally published by a recognized publisher.
- Open to literary representation and new opportunities.
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Call for Published Picture Book and YA Authors
Are you a published author in the picture book, middle grade or young adult space ? Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency is expanding our list and currently welcoming submissions from talented voices in these areas. At CWLA, we’re passionate about nurturing original storytelling and connecting exceptional authors with leading publishers. Our agents and authors have a shared goal to bring immersive and imaginative content to young readers. These stories are a key stepping stone toward independent reading and nurturing a passion for literature.
We are looking to hear from authors who meet the following criteria:
- Fluent in English
- Have been traditionally published by a recognised publisher (not self-published)
- Open to literary representation and new opportunities
If your work aligns with our mission and you’re ready to explore the next step in your literary journey, we’d love to hear from you.
How to submit:
We accept submissions via email at submissions@carolinewakeman.com. Please send us your author bio, including a list of your published books and publishers, along with:
- For picture book submissions : Please send us two or three ideas in your email. Include each full manuscript in an attached Word document (without artwork). If you are sending rhyming work, please also send an example of your work in prose.
- For chapter book submissions : Please submit a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript in an attached Word document.
CWLA contract information:
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