Congratulations to Marisa Reichardt, whose second novel AFTERSHOCKS released today from Abrams! A gripping YA novel about two strangers struggling to survive a massive California earthquake When a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits California, Ruby is trapped in a laundromat with Charlie, a boy she had her first conversation with only […]
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Happy Book Birthday to DATING MAKES PERFECT, an absolutely delightful #OwnVoices Thai-American rom-com from NY Times bestselling author Pintip Dunn! The Tech sisters don’t date in high school. Not because they’re not asked. Not because they’re not interested. Not even because no one can pronounce their long, Thai last name–hence […]
Congrats to Carrie Harris on the sale of her new adult thriller THE CLEANER to Inked Entertainment! From Publishers Marketplace: Author of the forthcoming Secret Agent Housewife series Carrie Harris’s THE CLEANER, about a down-on-her-luck hotel maid who attracts the attention of a murderer by cleaning up after one of […]
I’m excited to be open to queries for speculative fiction in upper middle grade, YA, and adult; in YA and upper MG contemporary, I am exclusively looking for stories from LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other marginalized groups; graphic novels for upper middle grade, YA, and adult from author-illustrators with a unique […]
I’m looking for Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction as well as select Adult projects. Even if you don’t see your project perfectly described here please feel free to query if you think I’d be interested. Overall I’m looking for fresh concepts, immersive worlds, and a strong voice. I’m especially […]
My inbox is open to middle grade and young adult fiction, including graphic novels and novels-in-verse. This encompasses a very wide range, I know, but I will say this: a compelling voice is the first thing I’ll look for when I read a manuscript, so what I list below will […]
Congratulations to Tiffany Schmidt, whose new novel ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS DREW we just sold to Anne Heltzel at Abrams/Amulet! From PW Children’s Bookshelf: Anne Heltzel at Amulet has acquired ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS DREW, a contemporary YA novel by Tiffany Schmidt (A Date with Darcy […]
On behalf of all of us here at KT Literary, I’m so thrilled to welcome three new members to our team! Kelly Van Sant joins us as Contracts Manager, with a list of existing clients and a strong interest in adding more. With over a decade of experience in the […]
Congratulations to Niki Lenz on the release of her second middle grade novel, THE STEPMOM SHAKE-UP, out today from Random House Children’s Books. Grace + her dad, Davy = Team Gravy. No way is a new stepmom going to break up this team. . . . Filled with reverse Parent […]