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Hollie Michaels

@hbmichaels.bsky.social

Literary Manager at Martin-Newens Literary Management Author & Illustrator Author of GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone Member: SCBWI, Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association www.holliemichaels.com www.QueryTracker.net/query/holliemichaels

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Hollie Michaels@hbmichaels.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hi authors and illustrators, I’m closing to queries on August 1 to catch up! I’ll open again in the fall. Here are three of my clients to give you a sense of where my taste falls. Happy summer! Illustrations - Debasmita Dasgupta, Denis Alonso and Derek Charm

A beautiful illustration by Debasmita Dasgupta of two tweens in a floral setting.A cute illustration by Denis Alonso of little colorful dinosaurs playing in the water.An illustration by Derek Charm of a cute corgi asleep on the beach.
Hollie Michaels@hbmichaels.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Authors, I’m closing to Adult submissions July 1. The response has been incredible but that means I need time to read everyone’s queries and catch up. I will remain open to Kidlit for now.

Hollie Michaels@hbmichaels.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As a new agent at Martin-Newens Literary Management I am excited to build my list! I’m looking to rep Kidlit, authors and illustrators, including Graphic Novels, and select Adult Fiction. Anywho, here are some fun book covers to get my #mswl vibes. QueryTracker.net/query/hollie...

An image of various picturebook covers from Don’t Trust the Fish to Stuck. Books have big characters, hooky plots and humor.
Hollie Michaels@hbmichaels.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I’m so excited to announce I am now a Literary Agent at Martin-Newens! I can’t wait to build my list from Kidlit to Adult. MSWL coming... (And Benny is excited for his new assistant role.)

I’m smiling with my curls down, signing a document at my desk in front of my massive bookshelves petting Benny, a corgi and my new assistant.My literally corgi smiling proudly behind my chair.
Jennifer Laughran@literaticat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Sometimes people want to ask me questions about word count like I DIDN'T already write the definitive post on that topic. "It's from 2011, it's certainly outdated" -- lemme stop you right there, whippersnappers: I'VE BEEN UPDATING IT THE WHOLE TIME! literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/word...

Wordcount Dracula

Q: My middle grade novel is complete at 250,000 words, and have five sequels planned which will each be approximately the same length. I kn...

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Keep Writing Kidlit@keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social · 5mo ago

It's finally time to reveal the #kidlit agent I'm interviewing this week... @laduskevich.bsky.social! Lindsey shares her path to becoming an agent, her plans for her first year, and everything on her #MSWL. Read to the end for a giveaway!

Agent Series #1: Lindsey Aduskevich

Welcome to our first interview of 2026! In planning for this year, I thought long and hard about the mission of Keep Writing Kidlit, considering the best ways to support writers working toward traditional publication. For many of us, that means querying agents. And, at this stage, it’s often a good idea to query newer […]

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Teresa Robeson@teresarobeson.com · 8mo ago

2 days left to bid on items to benefit People of Color in Publishing! There're some excellent deals to be had for #writers of adult or kid lit. Don't miss a chance to get a critique from the brilliant @foyinsipub.bsky.social for example! 😍 peoplecolorpublishing.betterworld.org/auctions/poc...

POC in Publishing Silent Auction by People of Color in Publishing

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Lindsey Aduskevich@laduskevich.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#MSWL I would really love to see some picture books in my inbox right now from authors and author/illustrators. Send me your fresh concepts please. I love humor with BIG heart, dark humor, superb informational fiction, and lyrical stories that tug on my heart. #kidlit