Heartfelt and funny picture books, chapter books with quick pacing and a great hook, middle grade stories with magic, humor, mystery, and imagination, and young adult contemporary, historical, or fantasy works with subtle wit and intelligent wordplay.
Adult titles, paranormal, horror, graphic violence, bird or tooth stories.
Melissa Richeson is a literary agent at Storm Literary Agency who represents children's literature across multiple age categories. She has a passion for heartfelt picture books, well-paced chapter books, imaginative middle grade fiction, and contemporary, historical, and fantasy young adult works. She values fresh concepts, thoughtful themes, intelligent wordplay, and strong voice in the manuscripts she represents.
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Last verified: March 21, 2026
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