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What Jessica is looking for
Jessica is a literary agent specializing in visual storytellers. She primarily represents illustrators and author-illustrators, along with a select number of writers, who work across all illustrated formats and genres in children’s publishing – from board books and picture books to middle grade and graphic novels. She’s drawn to creators who share her deep passion for children’s books – who appreciate the role of children’s literature as nourishment and entertainment for kids, and as a rich literary art form. She’s looking for writers and illustrators who work hard on their craft; who understand their books’ audience (kids!); who read widely and know how their work fits within the current ma
Notable sales & clients
- The Green Piano by Roberta Flack
- The Talk by Alicia D. Williams
- Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jessica Saint Jean open to queries right now?
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What genres does Jessica Saint Jean represent?
Jessica Saint Jean represents Middle Grade, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Upmarket Fiction.
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