Kyle Williams
WendyLynn & Co.
My Manuscript Wish List®
I am the owner of WendyLynn & Co., an established children’s book illustration agency. With a degree in Children’s Literature and a background as an illustrator, I’m passionate about the intersection of storytelling and art. I enjoy working closely with creators to strengthen their visual storytelling and build lasting relationships within children’s publishing.
Fun facts about me:
When I’m not talking about picture books, I’m probably laminating croissant dough.
Before becoming an agent, I worked as an illustrator—so I can’t help but look at every manuscript through a visual storytelling lens.
My favorite place to recharge is outside, whether I’m hiking, gardening, or exploring a botanical garden.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to kyle@wendylynn.com
Submission Guidelines
WendyLynn & Co. represents children’s book illustrators and author-illustrators.
Please send all submissions to su*********@*******nn.com.
For author-illustrator projects, please include:
- A query letter
- A brief synopsis
- A complete picture book dummy (PDF preferred)
- A link to your online portfolio
For illustration representation, please send:
- A short introduction
- A link to your portfolio or website
- Social media links (optional)
Please submit only one project at a time. If I feel your work may be a good fit, I’ll be in touch. Due to the volume of submissions, I’m unfortunately unable to respond to every query.
I look forward to seeing work with memorable characters, strong visual storytelling, and a distinctive creative voice.
Vital Info
Favorite sub-genres:
Art history, Author-Illustrator, Author-Illustrators, Books about books, Children's, Clever picture book, Ecology, Educational, Food, Humor, Illustrator, Nature, Neurodiversity, Picture Book, Picture book non-fiction, SEL, board books, character-focused stories, diverse and own voices, literary, picture books, read-alouds
I’d like the next…
I’d love to find the next visually driven picture book that balances humor, heart, and wonder. I’m especially looking for memorable characters, strong page turns, author-illustrator projects, and stories where the illustrations are essential to the storytelling.
My favorites include…
“Hot Dog” by Doug Salati
“Shark Girl” by Kate Beaton
“Bear for a Day” by Corey R. Tabor
