Marzieh is looking for BIPOC, unagented authors only.

Marzieh is a good fit for: Diverse voices (specifically BIPOC), Nonfiction, Fiction (prose), Lyrical, Multigenerational, Food, Family, Cultural celebrations, and Joy.

Marzieh is not a good fit for: Exclusive rhymers.

*Applications from BIPOC creators only.

Sara is looking for unagented authors only.

Sara is a good fit for: Rhyme that enhances the story or concept, Quirky humor, Friendship stories, School settings, Subtle SEL, Retellings, Nonfiction, and Authors who write in a variety of styles and genres.

Sara is not a good fit for: Toilet humor, Pun-only humor, and Anthropomorphized food.

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Livia is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Livia is a good fit for: Books that appeal to both children and adults, Universal themes, Love, Family, Loss, Humor that works on both kid and adult levels (think Pixar movies or Ryan T. Higgins), STEM related books, Creative nonfiction, Books with an epic feel, Fantasy, and East Asian voices.

Livia is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Books telling kids how special/unique they are, and slice of life unless there is a strong emotional core.

Tina is looking for BIPOC, unagented AND agented authors.

Tina is a good fit for: Fiction stories, Nonfiction stories, Diverse stories, Faith-based stories, Lyrical stories, and Heartfelt stories.

Tina is not a good fit for: Rhyming stories.

*Please don’t submit any manuscripts including animal characters or death.

*Applications from BIPOC creators only.

Erin is looking for unagented authors only.

Erin is a good fit for: Fiction, Stories with heart, Community and inclusion, Stories that feel like a hug or make her laugh-out-loud, Fun thinks, lyrical language, rhyme, and prose- (Surprise her)!

Erin is not a good fit for: Nonfiction picture book biographies, Concept books, Didactic text, Folktale or mythical retellings, Punny overkill, Potty humor, and Alliterative character names (ex. Peter Piranha).

*Please don’t submit stories that include loss, death, or grief.

Tonya is looking for unagented authors only.

Tonya is a good fit for: Lyrical writing, Fiction, Historical fiction, Nonfiction, BIPOC voices, and School and family life.

Tonya is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Concept books, Books with lots of puns, A strong science slant, and Potty humor.

*Please do not submit manuscripts that include animal characters, or stories about Alzheimer's or dementia.

Reem is looking for unagented authors only.

Reem is a good fit for: Stories with heart, Anything lyrical, Stories with heavy topics but are hopeful, Stories that make her FEEL, Stories with grandparents, Books that are based on real experiences, Global stories, Fish-out-of-water feelings, Stories based in school settings, Immigrant stories, Faith, and Concept stories.

Reem is not a good fit for: Fantasy, Dragons, Dinosaurs, Princesses, Unicorns, Monsters, Aliens, overly commercial topics (i.e. monster trucks), Non-fiction book with a bunch of facts and no story, and wildly imaginative books.

Lindsay is looking for unagented authors only.

Lindsay is a good fit for: ANYTHING but rhyme, Fiction, Nonfiction, STEM, Informational-Fiction, Humor, Lyrical, Meta, Concept, and Rule-Breaking Manuscripts.

Lindsay is not a good fit for: RHYME or stories that have been told before and do not have a new angle or perspective.

K.E. is looking for BIPOC, ungagented AND agented authors only.

K.E. is a good fit for: Whimsical, imaginative, adventurous stories, Slice of life cultural stories, Nonfiction biographies, Narratives by unsung heroes or uncovered events, Humor, and Books that challenge conventional form and structure.

K.E. is not a good fit for: Overly rhyming manuscripts and Books with ONLY potty humor.

*Please don’t submit stories including cancer.

*Applications from BIPOC authors only.

Erica is looking for unagented authors only.

Erica is a good fit for: Biography, Folktale/ traditional tales, Historical and Historical Fiction, Holiday/ Traditional/ Culture, Immigration stories, Jewish joy, and Multicultural/ blended traditions.

Erica is not a good fit for: Silly Humor, Rhyme, and Anthropomorphic stories.

CK is looking for unagented authors only.

CK is a good fit for: Humor, Loss/grief, ANYTHING ANIMALS, LGBTQIA2S+ writers centering on the identity, and Anything school related.

CK is not a good fit for: Rhyming/Rhythm, Dead animals of any kind, and Nonfiction regarding voting, elections, laws, etc.

*Please don’t submit manuscripts with themes or discussions including Death of Animals, Abuse, Bullying LGBTQIA2S+, and Bullying in general. If your work includes characters with OCD, characters on the spectrum, and/or characters that are hard of hearing, it would need to be very well done.

Kealani is looking for unagented authors only.

Kealani is a good fit for: Fiction, Nonfiction, Lyrical, Indigenous stories, Culture-based stories, and Multigenerational/family stories.

Kealani is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Humor, Spooky stories, and Animal characters.

Mariana is looking for unagented authors only.

Mariana is a good fit for: Family, Multigenerational, Heartwarming and sweet, Tradition / culture / holiday, Slice of Life, Social emotional learning, Friendship, and Stories with Spanish.

Mariana is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Concept books, Humor, and Nonfiction.

*Please don’t submit stories that include cancer, terminal illnesses, and psychological trauma.

Joëlle is looking for BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA unagented authors only.

Joëlle is a good fit for: LGBTQIA+, Intergenerational, Humor with heart, Social emotional, Slice of life, Cultural/cultural adjacent, Lyrical, Science+ environment when woven into narrative fiction, and Disability representation (own voice only).

Joëlle is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Non-fiction, Concept books, Religious stories/stories about religious doctrine, Stories centering marginalized voices that are not written by marginalized creators, Potty humor, Overly didactic stories, and Math.

*Applications from BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA authors only.

Lisa is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Lisa is a good fit for: Lyrical, heartfelt stories, Poetic nonfiction, Family and friendship stories with emotional depth, Stories that honor young readers' intelligence, and Biographies with an emotional core.

Lisa is not a good fit for: Broad humor, Predictable rhyme, and Concept books.

*Please don’t submit stories that include talking animals or cancer.

Paola is looking for unagented authors only.

Paola is a good fit for: Cultural themes that explore topics such as family, traditions, rituals, etc., Lyrical prose or free verse poetry, Creative non-fiction, Nature-related stories, Stories that showcase wonder and first-time experiences, Heartfelt fantasy stories, Exploration of grief, loss, and adoption. and Bilingual stories that include both English and Spanish or even stories written solely in Spanish!

Paola is not a good fit for: Rhyming stories, Humor, Stories with a lot of slang or idioms, Biographies that follow the character from childhood through adulthood, Non-fiction, and Stories about sports.

*Applications from underrepresented groups only.

Jordan is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Jordan is a good fit for: Picture book manuscripts in any genre and that explore any theme.

Sadé is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Sadé is a good fit for: Fiction, Rhyming books, Cultural stories, Black joy Books about Caribbean culture, Books about food, Humorous / Clever, Fun / Adventure, and Surprise and clever endings.

Sadé is not a good fit for: Memoirs and Biographies.

Alana is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Alana is a good fit for: Nonfiction Bios, Hip Hop Culture, Black joy / culture / traditions, Exploration/Travel, Humor, Anthropomorphism, Big city tales, Generational/Family Stories, Rhyme, Stories where the African Diaspora is the setting or main character, Themes of empathy & confidence building, and Unique and unconventional main characters.

Alana is not a good fit for: STEM, Religion, and Sports.

Srividhya is looking for unagented authors only.

Srividhya is a good fit for: Fiction, PB biographies, Family/Intergenerational stories, Cultural stories, Lyrical stories, Stories with heart & humor, Folktales, and Authors who write a variety of picture book stories.

Srividhya is not a good fit for: Rhyme.

*Please don’t submit stories including illness, dementia, or grief.

Seina is looking for unagented authors only.

Seina is a good fit for: Diverse voices, Multi-generational stories, Community based stories, Animal protagonists, Human protagonists, Fresh, fun characters and plots, Stories that feel classic and timeless, and Stories that play with structure and bend and break rules.

Seina is not a good fit for: Rhyme, Non-fiction, Potty humor, Horror, and Creators who become despondent or defensive in response to critiques.

Anne is looking for unagented AND agented authors.

Anne is a good fit for: Rhyme, Fiction, Strong and/or inventive structure, Humor and heart, Diverse voices, Stories with unconventional STEAM lessons, Sparse text, Manuscripts that break the rules, and Halloween tales.

Anne is not a good fit for: PB bios and Wordy/dense manuscripts.