MARCY POSNER
A few of the Authors I represent:
About Me:
I have spent a lifetime in books. I started out with a brief stint as a children’s librarian, but found it a bit too staid, so moved on to publishing. After fifteen years on the editorial side of the business, I made the jump to agenting, and I have been at Folio for seven years. Editorial skill and a deep knowledge of the publishing industry sets me apart from many of my colleagues. When I work with my authors, I’ll focus editorially on how to make the book as strong as it could be. During that process, I’m able to bring to bear all the institutional memory I possess, knowing which editors and which publishing houses have a penchant for a certain subject, or a different voice, or a particular kind of author. My clients include Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Kelly among others.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR:
I'm never looking for what is currently trendy because it will soon be gone. I'm interested in books like The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which transcend the moment. Since I also work in the adult space, I am also looking for books that can cross over from both middle-grade and YA. I'm open to all genres in middle-grade, including contemporary, SFF, historical, and mystery. For YA, I'm only interested in contemporary, historical, and thriller/suspense.
HOW TO Submit:
I am currently open to middle-grade and YA queries. I am no longer accepting queries through my email. Please follow the link to my Query Manager and follow the prompts.