Fantasy stories with whimsical, quirky tones, similar to works by Roald Dahl, Emily the Strange, and other whimsical authors.
No new adult or adult fiction, memoir, or general nonfiction.
Michelle Witte is a literary agent with Mansion Street Literary Management specializing in children's fiction and nonfiction. She represents authors across the spectrum of kids books, from illustrated board and picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. Michelle is always on the lookout for fascinating stories that are well told, especially those with a distinct and distinctive voice.
Note: I am currently closed to submissions and will announce later when I plan to reopen. Submit your query to Michelle via the online submission form at: https://QueryMe.Online/michellewitte I represent only children's fiction & nonfiction, so do not send new adult or adult fiction, memoir, or general nonfiction. For chapter books, middle grade, or young adult novels, include the query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript. For picture books, include the query letter and the full text of the manuscript. I'll consider up to three picture book manuscripts, but mention in the query if you're querying multiple books. For illustrated board and picture books, include the query letter and upload a dummy book or sample illustrations. For children's nonfiction, please include either a book proposal or a brief (2–3 pages) overview detailing what your book is, why you're the person to write it, and a sample chapter. If your project contains photos or images pertinent to the book, you may upload the full proposal.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
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