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Ms. Layla Fallah
BookEnds, LLC
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General
Layla Fallah
BookEnds, LLC
NJ
- Website:
- www.bookendsliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- bookendsliterary.com/index.php/category/blog/
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Graphic Novel
Picture Book
• Picture Book, Author/Illustrator
• Picture Book, Illustrator
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Robin Winwood
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
wawalux
09/15/2026 07:56 AM
Queried: 01.09.2026
Form rejection: 01.11.2026
600 words children's picture book author/illustrator
Am pasting the FR here in case it helps others:
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to consider your work, and for thinking of me and BookEnds during your agent search. I truly don't take that trust lightly.
I spent some time with your submission and gave careful thought to whether I'd be the right partner for your career. But while I see the care and creativity behind your work, I don't feel I'm the best fit to represent your art in the way it deserves.
Please know this is just one subjective opinion and not a reflection of your skill or worth. I have no doubt there are agents whose tastes and lists will align more closely with what you've created. I hope you'll continue querying and find an agent who is the perfect fit for your work.
Thank you again for querying me. I wish you the best of luck on your publishing journey!
Form rejection: 01.11.2026
600 words children's picture book author/illustrator
Am pasting the FR here in case it helps others:
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to consider your work, and for thinking of me and BookEnds during your agent search. I truly don't take that trust lightly.
I spent some time with your submission and gave careful thought to whether I'd be the right partner for your career. But while I see the care and creativity behind your work, I don't feel I'm the best fit to represent your art in the way it deserves.
Please know this is just one subjective opinion and not a reflection of your skill or worth. I have no doubt there are agents whose tastes and lists will align more closely with what you've created. I hope you'll continue querying and find an agent who is the perfect fit for your work.
Thank you again for querying me. I wish you the best of luck on your publishing journey!
Miss_Bee
07/16/2026 06:37 PM
6/20/26 - Children's Picture Book (Author-Illustrator) 282 words.
7/15/26 rejected. It was a very sweet letter of rejection. Very gentle. Though I do wish that I could've gotten a little feedback on what probably needed improvement.
7/15/26 rejected. It was a very sweet letter of rejection. Very gentle. Though I do wish that I could've gotten a little feedback on what probably needed improvement.
JustPlainMaryAnn
07/07/2026 12:00 PM
7/7/26 - doesn't want author only submissions.
SerenaCallArt
05/27/2026 11:59 AM
Q: 5/20/2026
Author-Illustrated PB 570 Words
Rejected: 5/24
This was one of the nicest personalized rejections I've received. She actually went through my work and told me the parts she enjoyed. It was very helpful and encouraging.
Author-Illustrated PB 570 Words
Rejected: 5/24
This was one of the nicest personalized rejections I've received. She actually went through my work and told me the parts she enjoyed. It was very helpful and encouraging.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/09/2026 - Genres updated.
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