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What Kayla is looking for
Kayla is seeking everything from heartfelt or humorous picture books (she has a soft spot for animal protagonists) to dynamic, unpredictable YA (she loves a good murder mystery or a clever rom-com). Kayla’s taste lies squarely in that sweet spot between commercial and literary, and she is looking for captivating voices and rich worldbuilding—whether it’s a seaside town in Maine or a fantastical other world. Kayla welcomes dark humor, suspense, magical realism, awkwardly adorable romance, and everything in-between. She is not seeking sci-fi, horror, or high fantasy. Kayla is also open to representing illustrators. Some of her favorite illustrators include Mike Boldt, Amber Ren, Vashti Harriso
Notable sales & clients
- The Sunken Ship by Kyle Lukoff and Kat Uno
- The Heart Never Forgets by Ana Otaru and Hayden Goodman
- The Sorry Seeds by Tina Shepardson and Bond Hyun Shin
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kayla Cichello open to queries right now?
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What genres does Kayla Cichello represent?
Kayla Cichello represents Young Adult, Picture Books, Romance, Thriller, Mystery.
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