GOLD members! It’s November, which means it’s the last month of the year to use your 12 x 12 submission opportunity. (In December, we’ll send information on how to renew your GOLD membership for 2022.) Here are your November Featured Agents. Our 2021 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of these two agents to submit their manuscript to in November. (If you are a SILVER member, you may use this info for research. Check out our How to Use 12 x 12 Featured Agent Posts article here.)
Alexandra Weiss of Azantian Literary Agency will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members November 1-15. Andrea Morrison of Writers House will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members November 16-30. Alexandra’s profile appears first, followed by Andrea’s. Please read BOTH and then decide who would be the best fit for your work.
Alexandra Weiss of Azantian Literary Agency
A little bit about Alexandra:
Alexandra Weiss joined the world of publishing in 2016, as an associate agent with the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult nonfiction. She holds a BFA in creative writing and publishing from Columbia College Chicago and has written for Bustle and Buzzfeed, among others. She regularly volunteers with literary organizations and has a soft spot for working with young readers. When she isn’t reading or writing, she’s probably baking up a storm or snuggling with her cat.
When asked what she’s looking for, Alexandra replied:
“I love heartfelt, funny, and whimsical picture books. If you have a clever concept that’s never been done before or provides a fresh twist on a classic tale (such as PRINCE AND KNIGHT), please send it my way. I would love to see more picture books featuring disabled and neurodiverse characters. I’m also always searching for picture books that introduce STEAM concepts and make complex or unknown topics approachable (and fun!) for young readers. I’m also interested in representing more author/illustrators. I enjoy a lot of different styles but generally lean toward art that’s unique, bold, and playful.”
Alexandra has been a Featured Agent previously. You can see our previous profiles here, here, and here. Here are a few more resources for Alexandra:
- Find out more about Alexandra and Azantian Literary Agency on their website
- Alexandra’s Manuscript Wish List (#MSWL)
- Follow Alexandra on Twitter
- Alexandra’s website
Andrea Morrison of Writers House
A little bit about Andrea:
Andrea Morrison started at Writers House as an intern and worked her way up to Agent. She’s had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators in genres ranging from picture books to middle grade and YA to adult literary fiction and nonfiction. Having studied Literature/Writing at University of California, San Diego and having earned her MFA in Fiction from Columbia University, Andrea is hands-on editorially. She’s particularly excited about author/illustrator picture books, and in terms of picture book manuscripts she loves either incredibly heartfelt and lyrical texts…and fall-off-your-chair hilarious texts! Most importantly, she’s looking for unforgettable characters that need to be heard—for stories that grab your heart and don’t let it go, even after they’re finished.
When asked what she’s looking for in picture books, Andrea replied:
“I’m open to a wide variety of picture books! In terms of story, I love anything laugh-out-loud hilarious, and also more lyrical, poignant stories. I am particularly interested in very memorable characters that kids will want to read about night after night, or introducing children to concepts that they may not be as familiar with. In short, I’m very open and would love to see unique, standout texts or author/illustrator submissions.”
Andrea is a new 12 x 12 Featured Agent. Here are some resources for Andrea:
- Andrea on Publishers Marketplace
- Andrea’s Manuscript Wish List (#MSWL)
- Follow Andrea on Twitter
- Agent Spotlight on PB Spotlight
- Interview on Kathy Temean’s blog
Remember: Little GOLDen Book Members may only submit to ONE of these agents. Please choose the agent who is the best fit for you and your manuscript. Look for submission guidelines in the Submission Station on the 12 x 12 forum.
Submissions will only be accepted for Alexandra Weiss from November 1st at 8am ET/5am PT through October 15th at 6pm EASTERN/3pm PACIFIC.
Submissions will only be accepted for Andrea Morrison from November 16th at 8am ET/5am PT through November 30th at 6pm EASTERN/3pm PACIFIC.
This is your last opportunity to submit in 2021. Submissions will resume in February 2022 for those who renew their GOLD membership. Instructions on how to renew your GOLD membership for 2022 will be sent in December. If you’re a SILVER member wishing to upgrade, any open GOLD spots will be available to purchase through a lottery system. We’ll send details about how that will work in December. Registration for our 2022 challenge will begin the first week of January.
Please double check the times for your time zone on your submissions. Anything received before or after the submissions window is open will be disqualified and you will not be able to submit again this month.
Remember, it is NEVER okay to submit your manuscript twice. Contact Kelli if there is a problem with your submission.
Good luck!
