I’m thrilled to announce that educator and activist Aaron Talley is now represented by kt literary! Pitched as a book for the lonely Black queer teens, Aaron’s debut Young Adult novel puts a speculative spin on an inspired exploration of adolescent mental health. Drawing from an extensive background in educating […]
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Please join me in welcoming New Zealand-based author-illustrator Jem Yoshioka to kt literary! Jem’s rich, expressive art immerses readers in an elevated fantasy Japan in her manga-style graphic novel set in the Taisho era. Her character-driven writing and skill for depicting complex relationships fully embrace natural human curiosity in “the […]
Massive welcome to the wonderful and lovely Michaela Woelk, my newest client! Michaela’s writing is evocative and poetic, and she creates beautiful characters that feel alive and real. I can’t wait to read more by her and share her work with the world! Here’s a bio from Michaela so you […]
Please help us welcome our newest KT Literary client, R.J. Hernández! R.J. is a gay, Cuban-American writer and Yale graduate living between Miami and New York City. His perennial interest in religion and politics first flourished during his undergrad years, while working at the Yale Chaplain’s Office. His adult debut […]
I’m delighted to welcome Andy C. Perez to KT Literary as my newest client. I fell head over heels for Andy’s YA fantasy, THE GILDED HEIRS. A Latinx romventure set in a fantastical version of the Dominican Republic and Colombia, THE GILDED HEIRS is a delightful exploration of identity, belonging […]
I’m very pleased to announce that UK-based author-illustrator-animator Sarah Burgess has signed with kt literary! With their lively, dynamic style paired with a sweet and genuine contemporary voice, Sarah’s the perfect creator for young readers and fans of realistic fiction in the vein of Raina Telgemeier’s SMILE. Sarah’s MG debut […]
Hurrah, hooray, yahoo!!! Excited to announce that I’ll be repping amazing comic artist Josephine Josephs! Such cool and cute art! Such a wonderful human! Jo has created a wonderful and joyful graphic novel about two trans kids that love to skate—ALSO: one of them is the most adorable vampire […]
I’m thrilled to announce my newest client, the glamorous Crystal Ball! Crystal and I are overjoyed to bring you a delightful #ownvoices Drag Queen adult fiction called THE PAGEANT. You’re welcome, World. (Hold for applause.) It’s been a gift to escape into the world that is THE PAGEANT, Crystal Ball’s […]
Please help us give a warm welcome to kt literary’s newest client, speculative fiction writer, Ness Brown! I am thrilled to welcome Ness into the kt literary family. Ness’s terrifying space horror, STAR SIX NINE, had me both quaking in my chair and unable to tear my eyes away. Utilizing […]