It seems that more and more agents are representing author/illustrators only, but, after careful research, I’ve complied a list of agents accepting picture book manuscripts from writers without them having to be an illustrator. However, since publishing is a very fluid business, be sure to double check their submission guidelines and requirements on their websites.
- Brenda Bowen
- Adams Literary
- Kendra Marcus
- Ethan Ellenberg
- Pippin Properties
- Jennifer De Chiara
- Jennifer Weltz
- Barry Goldblatt
- Paul Rodeen
- Jodi Reamer
- Andrea Brown Literary Agency *
- Edward Necarsulmer IV
- Ginger Knowlton
- Teresa Kietlinski
- Jennie Dunham
*Note: Andrea Brown Literary Agency lists these agents accepting manuscripts:
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Thanks so much for this list! I know a growing number of picture book authors who I can pass on this info to.