GOLD members! It’s almost November which means the last GOLD submission opportunity of the year is upon us. Come find out more about these two first-time 12 x 12 Featured Agents and decide who is the best fit for you and your work. Then read the guidelines on the forum as you prepare your submission. Be sure to double-check everything before you hit the send button.

Little GOLDen Book members can 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.)

Lane Clarke of ArtHouse will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members from November 1-15. Sandra Proudman of Gallt & Zacker Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 GOLD members from November 16-30. Lane’s profile appears first, followed by Sandra’s. 

Here we go!

Lane Clark of ArtHouse Literary

A little bit about Lane:

Lane Clarke is an agent at ArtHouse Literary. She earned a Bachelors’ degree in English Literature from Virginia Tech, and a J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School. Lane is a Young Adult author and works as an attorney in Washington, D.C. As the creator of the #BVM hashtag for Twitter story pitch events, and the co-founder of #PitBLK, a pitch event highlighting Black writers, she is committed to making sure marginalized voices have a space in traditional publishing. Find out more on her website: laneclarkewrites.com. 

When asked what she’s looking for in picture books, Lane replied, “I’m looking for humorous picture books (I want to laugh out loud!) and picture books that explore different cultures and worldviews, whether that be different celebrations throughout the world or small moments with a grandparent, etc.”

Lane is a brand new Featured Agent this year! Additional resources are below:

• Find Lane on Twitter/X
• Check out the ArtHouse Literary website
• Lane also has her own website
• Lane’s Manuscript Wishlist (#MSWL)
• On Healing Through Writing on Writer’s Digest
• Lane on Jericho Writers
• Lane is a co-founder of #PitBLK
• Author Spotlight on Just One More Book

Sandra Proudman of Gallt & Zacker Literary

A little bit about Sandra:

Sandra Proudman is a literary associate at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency who is proud to represent a small-but-mighty group of diverse children’s authors and illustrators. When not busily immersed in all things publishing, you can find her spending time with her amazing husband and adorable toddler, catching up on all her shows, and taking care of her vegetable garden. She is also the author of the YA fantasy, Salvación (winter 2025/Wednesday Books) and the editor of the Latinx anthology Relit: 16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories, (February 6, 2024/Inkyard Press). Connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @SandraProudman.

When asked what she’s looking for in submissions, Sandra replied:

“I love character-driven and non-fiction picture books and am mainly looking to stay in this area. Whether they’re featuring animal protagonists or children, the stories that appeal to me are the ones that teach with humor. I want to see kids learn something, but also go on an adventure! For non-fiction, I’m particularly interested in a deep dive into an animal or subject matter and how they play a role in our world. I don’t have any anti-mswl at the moment, but I would love to remain in the character-driven and non-fiction space.”

Sandra is a new 12 x 12 Featured Agent. Here are some additional resources for your research: 

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 Lane Clarke from November 1st at 8am ET/5am PT through November 15th at 6pm EASTERN/3pm PACIFIC.
• Submissions will only be accepted for Sandra Proudman from November 16th at 8am ET/5am PT through November 30th 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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