Fiction Genre: Young Adult
My Wishlist
As far as what I’d love to see in my inbox? Send what you have! I’m often surprised by the kinds of books I can’t put down. Specifically, I love stories where tangible characters drive the plot. Strong narrative voices and well written, realistic dialogue are a huge plus. I have a soft spot for … Read more
On the Lookout for YA Fiction
Hi everyone! I’m on the lookout for YA fiction under any genre (speculative, contemporary, historical). Bonus points if you have plucky protagonists, found families, subplot slow-burn romances and your characters are navigating a world like Tahereh Mafi’s Reestablishment, Chloe Gong’s 1920s Shanghai, or even Suzanne Collins’s Panem. More extra points for representation or a unique … Read more
Faith-Based Books (especially Christianity)
I’m also looking for faith-based/Christian fiction and nonfiction for our Christian vertical, especially works that explore belief, doubt, grace, morality, community, history, or spiritual life with depth and nuance. I’m especially interested in thoughtful, compassionate works that engage critically and honestly with faith. Examples: any Christian writers writing on self-help through a faith-based lens any writers … Read more
Hope-core Protagonists and YA novels
Think: protagonists with the absolute, charming audacity of Anthony Lockwood in Lockwood and Co., and the grit of Alizeh in This Woven Kingdom. Bonus points if your WIP is: contemporary YA talking about larger issues OR  SFF YA set in something magic, urban or cozy fantasy or not.