Age Group: Middle Grade
My Current MSWL
Across the board, I am currently focused on finding stories with strong diverse and multi-cultural voices. I am drawn to picture books filled with humor, whimsy, heartfelt, make-me-giggle storytelling, and fun, engaging concepts. In Middle-Grade fiction, YA fiction, I’m eagerly seeking strong, distinct voices, multi-dimensional characters, compelling stories of friendships, coming-of-age stories, emotional angst, family … Read more
Short Middle Grade Horror by Canadian Citizens or Residents
I’m now looking for submissions for our new series, Orca Shivers. Guidelines are below but in particular I’m looking for horror inspired by diverse storytelling traditions from writers connected to those traditions. Give me Ifrit, Golem, Banshee, Nine-Tailed Foxes, Wendigo tales or anything else from the rich and varied scary story traditions from around the … Read more
Currently on my wishlist
Character-driven fantasy—whether it’s light and funny MG like Ella Enchanted or richly developed YA like The Golden Compass or Lore. Humor—whether it’s a quirky MG romp, a painfully awkward YA rom-com, or a heartfelt contemporary that brings levity to a dark situation. High-concept dystopian YA with a fresh literary voice. Think Neal Schusterman, M.T. Anderson, … Read more
