Sheila Fernley

Fiction: Picture Books, Diverse Fractured Fairy Tales/Folktale Retellings, Middle Grade Nonfiction: Picture Books – Educational/Library Markets and Diverse Nonfiction Biographies Favorite sub-genres: Heartfelt, Humorous, Contemporary Adventures, Diversity, Cozy Mystery, Soft Fantasy, Urban Fantasy

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