Provides structural and developmental editing advice to clients in regard to new projects. Faithbased literary content for elementary, middle school and high school ages. Theyre the best known and have been around for a long time 80 years. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember that they are. Zondervan is the gold standard of christian publishing. It is looking for books targeting children ages 48. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. Christian publishing is a viable and growing marketplace, steve laube, president of the christian writers institute and enclave publishing, as well as longtime literary agent, tells pw. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that represents christian novels, christian nonfiction, inspirational books, and spiritual books. Also note that, crosslink publishing does not accept poetry, autobiographies, and childrens books. He has been a literary agent since 2005, based in newburg, pennsylvania. Speaking volumes traditional publishing house for fiction and nonfiction books. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen.
Sparkle christian children s magazine for girls in first through third grade. They publish books for adults but they also have a childrens line. Many publishers are also developing new childrens book lines or. Christian writers conference 2021 first baptist spartanburg.
An established children s books publisher, flashlight press specializes in books written for very young readers. She is a book enthusiast and taste maker with over a decade in sales and marketing for canadas leading educational publisher. Cfp leave your legacy in words christian faith publishing. Official website of christian literary agent steve laube. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. Black literary agents african american book agents list. Rather than recommend a specific agent, i hoped to be able to point authors to a list of agents on the internet. A comprehensive directory of literary agents seeking submissions in 2021, vetted by the team at reedsy. We focus primarily in the christian marketplace and have put together an outstanding gallery of authors and speakers whose books continue to make an impact throughout the wor. Nick harrison is a literary agent with wordserve literary and the author of more than a dozen books, including magnificent prayer, power in the promises, and five books in the oneminute prayer series, including oneminute prayers when you need a miracle. Find christian literary agents free directory access. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and children s books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author.
Im honored to be an agent entrusted by many awardwinning, bestselling authors to represent their work. Were printed christian childrens books, inspiration religious testimonials, biblical studies, personal stories, and creative novels inspired by faith. All email submissions sent to hartline agents should be sent as a ms word doc or in rich text file format from another word processing program attached to an email with submission. Desired word count is between 12,000 and 60,000 words. However, if your project is good and you are persistent, you will eventually find one. Use the free list of book agents below to find all christian book agents for new writers. In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting christian fiction andor nonfiction submissions. My hearts is like an open book, it depends on how you read me. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents.
Learn the correct word count for novels and childrens books here. Tamela hancock murray has been a literary agent since 2001. The book is being published by a wellknown publisher in new york. Your agent must know his way around a book contract. The resource you are reading now contains every agent active in the christian book publishing market today. As the largest christian publisher in the world, we did business with all the agents. Like most publishers, crossway books prefers that you first send in a query. I would like to see category romance novels, as well as stories for trade book publishers. She also agents writers for theatre, adult non fiction and handles audiobook rights for mba. Her favorite thing is when a book makes you laugh, then makes you think.
Sally apokedak owns the apokedak literary agency, a boutique agency specializing in christian worldview childrens books aimed at the general market. Book proposals id love to see what tamela hancock murray is. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Top childrens book agents accepting submissions in 2021. But if you have a childrens book manuscript you can send it over to their partner called imprint flyaway books. A full service literary agency which focuses on books intended for the christian market. Agent appointments acfw american christian fiction writers. The essential guide to publishing for children provided by scbwi to its members as a free download, the writers market 2020, or the christian writers market guide 2020. Discover classic favorites, inspirational and faithfriendly stories, popular series, and more. My goal is to save you the enormous effort it would take to create this list on your own. Top 20 childrens book agents in 2021 write better books. Top 10 childrens book publishers who are accepting. Christian literary agents open to submissions writers. Peachtree publishing children s book publisher, picture book to young adult.
Adult and ya, childrens gift books only accepting queries from authors with at least one book commercially published not selfpublished or who are referred by an alive communications client. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate list of christian book agents with profiles for all christian fiction literary agents, christian nonfiction literary agents, and christian publishing agents for childrens books. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. She joined mba at the end of 1993 and moved to agenting original and talented childrens writers, working on picture books to ya fiction.
Dorafita23 tangerang selatan christian singles, tangerang. In 1975, sheldon fogelman made the transition from attorney to agent to the growing number of childrens book authors and illustrators seeking his advice on literary matters. Nick served as senior editor at harvest house publishers for 15 years, acquiring both. It is unique, personal and was written with a dutiful. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book. Jul 29, 2019 learn the correct word count for novels and children s books here. The true story covers littleknown historical events that changed texas, mexico and the usa forever. Scroll below to learn more about black book agents such as faith hampton childs with faith childs literary agency, regina brooks with serendipity literary agency, sarah bolling with the gernert company, and susan ginsburg with writers house. Nov 03, 2020 rachel mcmillan is a christian literary agent with the william k jensen literary agency. Its interesting but when i started almost 20 years ago, there werent so many agents handling children s books, and the yateen market was much smaller than it is now, so there were fewer kids book agents and the authoreditor relationship was forged directly, and there was a lot of intimacy in that. Here are 34 of the best childrens book agents in the biz, representing everything from board books to ya.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. Black literary agents find all african american book agents appearing on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Shepherding the next generation of faithful readers. Instead, i wanted to refer aspiring authors to an of. Discover the best children s christian books in best sellers. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. List of all literary agencies for christian authors with literary agents for christian books 3 seas literary agency sun prairie, wi aevitas. Book proposals id love to see what tamela hancock murray. Enter your first name and email address to see all christian literary agent listings for author representatives who represent christian writers, including the top christian.
Since many publishers do not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts, please. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. A curated list jessie kirkland bryan norman jonathan clements greg daniel david van diest sarah van diest. You should not be required to provide any upfront monies for your agent s services. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Harvest house books gained a reputation of being affordable, trustworthy and practical by meeting peoples most current needs in three major categories. Across the board, shes looking for graphic or genre. A good agent understands where to ask for more money or rights, and knows if a client is getting the best deal possible. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Pelican pure amore emotiondriven, christian romance books for ages 23. Mar 19, 2018 we are seeking a literary agent to handle our book 1993 and major motion picture movie treatment is registered with the writers guild of america westwgaw. See the regulatory information for the agent association, aar, for more.
Christian literary agents list of christian book agents 20202021. Hilarios books for kids with 200 would you rather questions and 50 trivia questions robert b. Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that accept manuscripts from new authors. It was as an attorney that sheldon fogelman first entered the world of childrens publishing through his counsel to industry luminary, maurice sendak. Adria goetz represents childrens literature, gift books, and christian novels with martin literary management. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. Agents discuss the new norms of christian publishing. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients.
These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly children s titles. Christian literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Our authors have used these books for fundraisers, the professional marketplace, and simply for personal, spiritual fulfillment. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Their books often feature relationships between people and multiculturalism with humor and touching moments, depicted through strong writing and high quality illustrations. Commission will be paid to the agent when book is published. Nov 24, 2007 many agents are not accepting clients. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. Across the board, shes looking for graphic or genrebending works from unique perspectives. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach.
Christian publishing is a viable and growing marketplace, steve laube. However, i couldnt find a list that represent christian authors. First date talking and get to know each other account settings to message iipanna you must meet the following criteria. As a graduate of vanderbilt university and the columbia publishing course, kristy hunter began her publishing career in new york cityfirst as an editorial intern at bloomsbury childrens books and then as a book publicist at groveatlantic and random house childrens books. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. This list will be updated regularly with new agents added to the top. Filter for the perfect agent by genre, location, and more. A print and e book publisher that publishes exclusively christian manuscripts.
Little lamb books publisher of exclusively christian youth and. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Cwg online features essays, news and advice for artists and educators, as well as contributor submitted stories and illustrations. Apr 17, 2017 several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed children s book. Sally apokedak is the owner of the apokedak literary agency, a boutique agency specializing in selling childrens books. A comprehensive directory of literary agents seeking children s book submissions in 2021, vetted by the team at reedsy. Bruce barbour literary management group, chip macgregor macgregor. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all genres. Would you rather game book for kids, teens and adults.
Literary agents who represent christian authors by michael hyatt. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. Christian literary agents 20202021 christian book agents and literary agencies looking for new authors, with advice from a former aar literary agent. With our enthusiastic team of qualified editors, typesetters, illustrators, cover designers and publicity experts, we have the tools and skills to transform your rough draft into a professionally printed hardcopy book and readerfriendly ebook. The only exception are two or three agents who are currently not accepting new clients. Paulist press is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, including academic books, popular books, books for clergy, and childrens books. Oct 03, 2019 h ere are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Mar 21, 2018 crosslink publishing is accepting manuscripts in christian themes including spirituality, christian fiction, meditation, childrens books, and bible studies to name a few. Childrens, ya, fantasy, science fiction appointment. I didnt want to recommend my personal favorites and risk alienating the others. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Unfortunately, they dont publish fiction, memoir or poetry as well as childrens books. Jan 27, 2021 historical and contemporary christian romance novels christian romance readers love their authors and books. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Heres our list of 43 christian book agents who can help you get your book published. Christian children s books, fiction, nonfiction bethany house is a division of baker publishing group. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all. Dec 05, 2017 an agent should be ensuring the pitch or proposal is primed for success, and this almost always requires at least one round of feedback and revision. They are currently open to submissions in all categories and are eager to receive quality work. The prayer of job by sandra querin, the desperation zone by dannie hood and lady in waiting by jackie kendall are books he has endorsed. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children.
The purpose of bethany house is to help christians apply biblical truth in all areas of lifewhether through a welltold story, a challenging devotional, or the message of an illustrated children s book. Paulist press is a part of the society of missionary priests known as paulist fathers, based in new jersey. Feb 23, 2021 their books serve young theologians, college students, seminar attendees, educators, and counselors working in churches. Since that time, the agency has represented authors and illustrators recognized by almost every prestigious award in childrens book publishing, including the newbery. If this is a simultaneous submission, we ask that you specify, and notify us if you are considering an offer of representation from another agent. Shes been working in childrens publishing for 20plus years. Speeding s tar magazine fiction and nonfiction for boys in the 4th grade. It is a study book of the bible with all contents about all the angels bad and good from the book of genesis throught the book of revelation, in laymans terms, for as i taught the bible to both children and adults and found out that people do not understand words in the bible. Lee hough, rick christian, joel kneedler, andrea heinecke genres. But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand. She currently has two agents onboard, a few hardworking interns, and a select group of wonderful clients. While works do not have to be christian in nature, please do not submit any material that would conflict with the christian worldview.
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