Introducing the agents and editors for PBParty 2026. Wahoooooo! How incredible is this list? We’ve had so many Success Stories through the years. I can’t wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year.
Please read our PBParty contest announcement post and FAQ here.
Submission day is Tuesday, March 17
Midnight to 8 PM EST
Agents and editors read the selected entries on my website and make requests Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8.
Finalists will be announced on my website by April 27.
Pssst…did you enter the HUGE critique giveaway? If not, hurry! It closes March 4 at 3 pm.
We can’t wait to see your entries!
Note: Listed agents and editors have agreed to take part in the contest, but that doesn’t mean they’ll make requests or that life won’t happen and prevent them from appearing. Everyone will do their best.
Pssst…keep an eye out for additional agents, editors and art directors. Several are interested but had questions, plus I’m sure more will trickle in. I’ll add them here and will also shout them out in the PBParty Participants Facebook group.
Follow participating agents, editors and art directors on BlueSky through this Starter Pack.
Here are the amazing agents and editors. Please thank their kindness by following them on social media (it’s linked to their names). Plus, it’s a great way to keep up with their wish lists and book news!
Sheila Fernley – Storm Literary
Lindsey Aduskevich – Martin Literary
Analía Cabello – Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Andrea Morrison – Writers House
Joyce Sweeney – The Seymour Agency
Christie MeGill – The CAT Agency, Inc.
Carter Hasegawa – Tugeau 2 Art & Literary Agency
Kaitlyn Sanchez – Bradford Literary Agency
Ashlee MacCallum – Howland Literary
Jennie Dunham – Dunham Literary
Janine Le – Janine Le Literary Agency
Amy Nielsen – The Purcell Agency
Alyssa Eisner Henkin – Birch Path Literary
Rebecca Williamson – Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Ariana Philips – Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Aliza Hoover – The CAT Agency, Inc.
Natascha Morris – The Tobias Literary Agency
Leslie Zampetti – Open Book Literary
Michaela Whatnall – Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Gabry Crivilare – Painted Words
Mara Cobb – Lighthouse Literary
Heather Cashman – Storm Literary
Michelle Witte – Mansion Street Literary
Jessica Saint Jean – Root Literary
Julie Romeis Sanders – SteelWorks Literary
Rick Margolis – Rising Bear Literary Agency
Mary Cummings – Great River Literary
Shari Maurer – Stringer Literary Agency
Charlotte Wenger – Prospect Agency
Ainslie Campbell-Schwartz – Candlewick Press
Ariel Richardson – Chronicle Books
Asia Citro – The Innovation Press
Frances Gilbert – Doubleday Books for Young Readers/Random House Children’s Books
Liz Patterson – Beaming Books
Kristen Nobles – Charlesbridge (AD)
Sandra Sutter – Gnome Road Publishing
Shari Dash Greenspan & Juliet Tresgallo – Flashlight Press
Angela Padron – Dream Jar Publishing
Reka Simonsen – Atheneum BFYR/S&S
Stay up to date with PBParty events through my website and the
PBParty Participants Facebook group!
(Please answer the questions when you request to join so I can let you in ASAP)
Let us know your reaction to seeing all the incredible participating agents and editors! I’m hoping we’ll have even more yeses. I’ve been squealing and happy dancing for each yes, and am thrilled to share them with you. 🙂
If you’d like extra motivation to write a new picture book plus give and receive a critique–check out my monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train! The next one is March 19 – 21. I hope you’ll hop aboard!
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