Giovinazzo’s clients include: Katherine Applegate, Harry Bliss, Rob Dunlavey, Beth Ferry, Jason Reynolds, Christina Soontornvat, Beckie Weinheimer, Christi J. There is a page of authors and illustrators on the website. Only begin querying agents when you’ve brought you story as far as you absolutely can on your own.” ( Link) HOWEVER-this does not mean you should try submitting something that isn’t your absolute best work, hoping that we’ll help you make it good enough for submission. Not only are we ultimately going to get a better deal on a manuscript that’s in better condition, but I also want to make sure that you’re willing to work just as hard as I am to make your good manuscript great. I most often will not sign someone on until going through at least one or two rounds of intense edits with them. The agency specializes in children's and teen books and is not actively seeking adult projects. It can be fantastical, but it has to feature real kids with real emotions dealing with some real world issues (in addition to fighting the odd dragon, ogre or petulant god).” ( Link) In regard to picture books, I most like things that make me laugh or are clever in some new way.” ( Link) I find myself most attracted to stories with a timeless quality to them. “…in terms of fiction, certainly my tastes run more literary, contemporary, or historical rather than sci fi or fantasy. I’m always attracted to the stories that have come about because they’re worth telling, not because the author thinks they could write something that’s a lot like _ (fill in the blank).” ( Link) So many of the queries that we see are for books that are a variation on a popular theme or riding the coattails of other books that have done enormously well. “I’d love to see something that surprises me. Her interests are broad but looking, especially, to bring more diverse voices to her list and the bookshelves." (From the agency website) "She's looking for authors, author / illustrators, illustrators, engaging non-fiction, picture books, MG and YA fiction, graphic novels and maybe even an extraordinary debut adult novel. Pippin Properties has pledged to do our part by offering initiatives that aim to amplify and support underrepresented groups.” (From the agency website) We believe we must all do our part to dismantle inequitable practices and systemic racism in the publishing industry and in our country. In tandem with our clients' desires, we are passionate about increasing the footprint of every property we represent.Pippin Properties is also dedicated to diversity, inclusion and equity in all facets of publishing. "Additionally, we are a little bit obsessed with licensing every ancillary right to our books that we can, from live stage to theatrical to merchandise to audio. We grow as you grow, and are devoted to maintaining a standard of excellence in content unmatched in the industry. "We'll work as hard as you do, and we are avid caretakers of and strategists for our clients' projects, marketing plans, and careers -be it picture books, middle-grade, young adult, graphic novels, novelty, and adult trade projects. We have the editorial expertise required to help bring each project to its full potential, prior to submission, and we place nearly every project we submit. "Though our primary focus is on the highest caliber literature for young people, we also eagerly represent our clients' fiction, nonfiction, and graphic works should they decide to write for an adult-trade readership. We are based in New York City, at 110 West 40th, adjacent to Bryant Park. opened its doors in 1998, and for the past twenty-three years we have been privileged to help build careers for authors and artists whose work stands the test of time, many of whom have become household names in their own right. She has been mining the queries for gold and jewels ever since." (From the agency website) After attending the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver she worked her way through positions in subsidiary rights and marketing, until she landed at Pippin in June of 2009 and never looked back. She immediately set out to find one of those jobs. That is, until the day she realized (later than she cares to admit) that books came from someplace and that there were jobs in those places. This week's Agent Spotlight features Elena Giovinazzo (formerly Mechlin) of Pippin Properties, Inc.Ībout: "Elena Giovinazzo always thought she'd be an English teacher.
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