Hello!

Thank you so much for trusting me with your work. I am truly honored you would consider me for representation. Before submitting your project, please read the information below.

For a short time, I am open to all kidlit age categories and genres!

PICTURE BOOKS

Picture books with multiple, distinct hooks, clear/concise writing, and original concepts. I am open to working with both authors and author-illustrators in this space.

• Heart-warming picture books that celebrate community and resilience
• Whimsical stories that honor individuality and what makes us unique
• Stories that highlight culture, traditions, and belonging
• Silly, quirky stories with few words and unique storytelling
• Inventive and clever nonfiction, particularly STEAM themes and lyrical, narrative nonfiction that sings
• Gentle storytelling that tackles tough topics like grief, racism, chronic illness, divorce, or anxiety
• Humorous stories that stretch the imagination—puns are a plus!
• Holiday books with a fresh take or a unique twist
• Retellings of lesser-known fairy tales or legends
• Horror! Creepy picture books that allow young readers to explore fear, tension, and the unknown in a safe and fun way

Think: I Just Ate My Friend, The Book of Rules, A Hat for House, Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden, Tricky Chopsticks, Everyone Loves Lunchtime but Zia, Great Carrier Reef, Pando, A Place for Pluto, Love Grows Here, Missing Violet, Grumpy Monkey, Vampire Vacation, Stumpkin, Bone Soup

CHAPTER BOOKS

Character-driven stories with a strong, commercial hook and series potential.

• Magical realism, or fantasy grounded in the real world
• Mystery series in vain of Nancy Drew or Scooby Doo with series potential (BIPOC MC!)
• Adventure stories with awkward characters and a rag-tag group of friends
• Contemporary stories about sports, school, identity, and friendship that are relatable. Humor is a plus.
• Spooky ghost stories and anything paranormal.
• Illustrated chapter books

Think: The Misfits, Magic Treehouse, The Boxcar Children, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Goosebumps, Bad Kitty

MIDDLE GRADE

Voice-driven middle grade with a captivating setting and quirky, lovable characters.

• Horror that is not too scary, but creepy and atmospheric
• Fantasy with relatable characters and a unique premise
• Magical realism, or fantasy grounded in the real world
• Mystery novels with series potential that keep you guessing ‘til the end
• Adventure stories with a diverse cast of characters
• Spooky ghost stories and anything haunted/paranormal
• Nonfiction that sparks delight and intrigue

Think: It Found Us, The Curse of Eelgrass Bog, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, The House at the Edge of Magic, Winterhouse, Midnight at the Barclay Hotel, The Greystone Secrets, Holes, A Wrinkle in Time, The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane, Kid-Ventors, City of Ghosts

YOUNG ADULT

Vibrant and bold young adult novels with exceptional pacing and a distinct voice.

YA/NA Dystopian 

Oppressive futures mixed with coming-of-age themes

• Post-Apocalyptic
• Political
• Social/Cultural
• Rebellion
• Prophecy
• Forbidden love

YA/NA Horror 

Twisted tales with layered storytelling

• Southern Gothic
• Occult
• Folk Lore
• Paranormal
• Bubble Gum
• Psychological
• Found footage
• Monsters

YA/NA Fantasy 

Where shadow magic and moral ambiguity meet

• Dark Fantasy
• Urban Fantasy
• Mythology retellings
• Dark fairytales
• Cursed bloodlines
• Dark prophecies

YA/NA Dark Academia 

Gothic aesthetics and scholarly rivals with diverse voices, cultures, and experiences

• BIPOC
• Atmospheric/Moody
• Folklore
• Curses
• Secret societies

YA/NA Mystery/Thriller 

Fast paced stories that blend danger and emotional depth

• High stakes
• Emotionally driven
• Danger and secrets
• Dark challenges
• Reluctant detectives
• Race-against-time
• Revenge
• Unreliable narrator

YA/NA Paranormal 

• Supernatural forces lurking just beyond the veil of reality
• Ghost stories/hauntings
• Vampire
• Werewolves
• Paranormal Romance
• Curses
• Shapeshifters
• Dual worlds
• Dark rituals
• Forest spirits
• Necromancy

Specific YA/NA Wishlist

• Zombies
• BIPOC narratives
• Queer stories
• Femgore
• Greek mythology
• Asian folklore
• Indigenous voices
• Cottagegore
• Antiheroes
• New Orleans
• Vodou
• Disability rep

ILLUSTRATORS

This is not an exhaustive list of what I’m looking for in the illustrator space and I’m open to art styles not mentioned below, but here is an idea of my taste and what I’m hoping to find:

• Character-driven storytelling (clear emotion, interaction, and narrative context)
• Commercial illustrations with steady child appeal
• Warm color palettes, textured styles, and soft graphics
• Clear, consistent visual voice
• Whimsical and playful spreads
• Controlled chaos depicting everyday moments
• Digital art that feels handmade and original

GRAPHIC NOVELS

• Graphic novels across all genres for ages 5-18
• Commercial hooks with layered characters
• Series potential
• Strong sense of mood, color, and design
• Creators who understand page turns, panel rhythm, and visual silence
• PB (5-8): Big-feeling, high-concepts with a strong hook, playful language, kid-centered stakes, and imaginative twists on everyday problems
• MG (8–12): Character-driven stories with humor, heart, and visual energy; friendship, identity, school dynamics, and adventure.
• YA (13–18): Emotionally rich, visually ambitious narratives that tackle identity, belonging, power, love, grief, or moral complexity.