Call for Published Picture Book and YA Authors

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Call for Published Picture Book and YA Authors

Are you a published author in the picture book, middle grade, or young adult space? Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency is expanding our list and currently welcoming submissions from talented voices in these areas.

At CWLA, we’re passionate about nurturing original storytelling and connecting exceptional authors with leading publishers. Our agents and authors share the goal of bringing immersive and imaginative content to young readers, fostering a passion for literature and independent reading.

We are looking to hear from authors who meet the following criteria:

• Have been traditionally published by a recognized publisher (not self-published)
• Are open to literary representation and new opportunities

If your work aligns with our mission and you’re ready to explore the next step in your literary journey, we’d love to hear from you.

How to submit:

We accept submissions via email at submissions@carolinewakeman.com. Please include your author bio, a list of your published books and publishers, and:

• For picture book submissions: Send two or three ideas in your email. Attach each full manuscript in a Word document (without artwork). For rhyming work, include an example in prose.
• For chapter book submissions: Submit a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript as an attached Word document.

CWLA contract information:

Website: https://carolinewakeman.com/

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• Writing and Editing
• Artists and Writers

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