Brenda Bowen, new agent for children's lit

Brenda Bowen
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
55 Fifth Ave.New York
NY 10003
(212)206-5600
bbowen@sjga.com

Prior to becoming an agent, Brenda Bowen was one of the most experienced editors for children's books in the business. She was editorial director of Henry Holt & Company, Disney/Hyperion, Scholastic Press, and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

Note: Do remember that new agents need authors.

Areas of interest: Bowen represents authors and illustrators of children’s books for all ages (preschool to teen) as well as, in her words, "graphic novelists, animators and maybe a surprise element or two."

How to contact:

"If you plan to query via e-mail, please submit a query letter in the body of the e-mail, and the following as Word attachments: the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, and a brief bio or résumé.

"If you plan to send a hard copy query, please submit a query letter, the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, a brief bio or résumé, and a stamped self-addressed envelope for reply. Original artwork is not accepted (send copies only). Enclose a stamped, self-addressed mailer if you wish to have your materials returned to you. We generally reply to queries within 6-8 weeks."

Home: http://www.greenburger.com/

General guidelines: http://www.greenburger.com/code/contact.htm

Note: For information about Brian Henry’s upcoming writing workshops and courses see here.