Amy Thrall Flynn
Aevitas Creative Management
Amy Thrall Flynn joined Aevitas Creative Management as Senior Agent in 2024. Before that she was an agent with Rubin Pfeffer Content. Amy represents children's book writers and illustrators in both fiction and nonfiction, from picture books for the very young to graphic formats to YA novels. She has 20 years of experience in publishing, including over a decade as a children's book editor with Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. Amy believes in the power of books to connect, inspire, and affirm the lives of young people. Amy holds a BA in American Literature from Middlebury College in Vermont, a Master of Arts degree in English, and an MA in Children’s Literature from Simmons University, Boston. Amy has two grown children, and lives with her husband on a farm in Connecticut. Amy represents creators of children's books. She is looking for unforgettable voices and fresh perspectives in all genres.
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How to successfully present your work
For picture books, please send the complete manuscript as a DOC or PDF file. Queries for novels and longer works should include a synopsis in the cover letter, and an attachment with the first 50 pages. Specifically for illustrators, please attach a dummy and art samples or a link to your portfolio. Please include any relevant information in your cover letter, such as previous publications, referrals, website address, and biography. Only electronic copies of manuscripts will be considered. We do our best to respond to submissions within six to eight weeks.