It’s time for our GOLD members to march right into their March submissions opportunity! Our 2021 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of these two agents to submit their manuscript to in March. (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.)
Charlotte Wenger of Prospect Agency will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members March 1-15. Emily S. Keyes of Fuse Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members March 16-31. Charlotte’s profile appears first, followed by Emily’s. Please read BOTH and then decide who would be the best fit for your work.
Charlotte Wenger – Prospect Agency
A little bit about Charlotte:
“Born and raised in Pennsylvania and Virginia, Charlotte Wenger grew up with a bookish, editorial mind but was first drawn to publishing work in college. She then worked for a publishing services company in Philadelphia until shipping up to Boston to earn her MA in Children’s Literature from Simmons. After gaining editorial, sales, and agency experience, she became an associate editor for Page Street Kids, where she loved working with debut talent and building relationships with authors and illustrators. She brings the same mindset to agenting, valuing the developmental and relational work that goes into creating successful stories and fostering long-lasting collaborations. She also serves on the national advisory board of the Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of original artwork by children’s book illustrators, and enjoys music and adventuring outdoors in her free time.’”
We asked Charlotte what she’s looking for in picture books. Here’s what she had to say:
“I’m drawn to both silly and ‘serious’ texts. I especially like witty humor and stories that have heart without being saccharine or didactic. I’d love to see more non-biography narrative nonfiction and illustrators who are developing their writing toward the goal of author-illustrating. I’m picky about rhyme but love alliteration. I updated my Manuscript Wish List profile at the beginning of 2021, so that’s a great place to reference more specifics.”
- Follow Charlotte on Twitter
- Charlotte’s Manuscript Wishlist (#MSWL)
- Find a list of clients and books on her website
- Get to know Charlotte on the Boston Writing Workshop website
- Charlotte is offering a prize in Kaitlyn Sanchez’s Spring Fling Kidlit Contest 2020. Read more here.
- Look for the replay of Charlotte’s 12 x 12 webinar in your inbox!
Emily S. Keyes – Fuse Literary
A little bit about Emily:
“Emily S. Keyes joined Fuse Literary in 2013. Previously she worked at the L. Perkins Agency as a contracts manager and associate agent. Before entering the world of agenting, she worked in the contracts department of Simon & Schuster, Inc where she handled copyright, reversion of rights, and assisted with author contracts. In 2008, she graduated from New York University’s Center for Publishing. She uses her knowledge of contracts, copyright, and the publishing business to benefit her clients and the Fuse team.”
When asked what she’s looking for in picture book submissions, Emily replied:
“I love multicultural picture books (like HOW ALMA GOT HER NAME), sweet and simple stories (like TRUMAN) . I like humor, one of my most successful picture book authors–Douglas Rees–has a very silly style. But there has to be something to it, his book BUTTERCUP THE BIGFOOT is a good example of stuff I’d like to see more of.”
This is Emily’s first year as a 12 x 12 Featured Agent. Here are some resources for Emily:
- Follow Emily on Twitter
- Emily’s Manuscript Wishlist (#MSWL)
- Emily’s Bio on the Fuse Literary website
- Book Broker Interview
- Interview with Rocky Mountain Writers
- Notes on a First Page seminar with Emily
- Interview on The Illustration Department Podcast
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 Charlotte Wenger from March 1st at 8am ET/5am PT through March 15th at 6pm EASTERN/3pm PACIFIC.
Submissions will only be accepted for Emily S. Keyes from March 16th at 8am ET/5am PT through March 31st at 6pm EASTERN/3pm PACIFIC.
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!
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