Funny, commercial picture books and middle grade novels with new perspectives from underrepresented communities. Looking for big epic titles that can become a beloved series, including contemporary, dystopian, magical low fantasy, cozy mystery, quirky fantasy, inspiring, and historical fiction.
Script-only graphic novels.
Kaitlyn Sanchez is a literary agent at Bradford Literary Agency who represents picture books and middle grade novels. She is passionate about discovering books with fresh perspectives from underrepresented communities including BIPOC, neurodivverse, and LGBTQ+ authors. She loves humor, heart, and unique storytelling across genres ranging from contemporary to fantasy to historical fiction.
Currently closed to submissions. Please see agency website for submission guidelines. When open to submissions: - Searching for picture books and middle grade novels - Looking for books with new perspectives from underrepresented communities including BIPOC, neurodivverse, and LGBTQ+ - Currently mainly seeking funny, commercial picture books and middle grade novels including graphic novels with art (no script only) - Open to spooky submissions - Connects to beautiful, lyrical, and/or heartfelt stories with unique and fresh content - Seeking big epic middle grade titles that can become beloved series - Loves humor and/or heart, adventure, low fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, contemporary, and historical fiction - Not taking on chapter books, early readers, young adult novels, adult work, or illustrators-only clients
Last verified: March 2, 2026
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