Critique from Agent Tracey Adams, Adams Literary
The Prize: One critique of your fiction picture book (1000 words max.) or the first five double-spaced pages of your fiction middle grade or young adult novel.
The Darer: Tracey Adams, along with husband Josh Adams, co-founded Adams Literary in 2004 and has been exclusively representing children’s book authors and artists for over 10 years. Before becoming an agent, she spent years working in the editorial and marketing departments of publishing houses, including Margaret K. McElderry Books and Greenwillow Books. Tracey is a member of the AAR and the SCBWI.
Our clients’ work spans every age and every genre—from picture books to middle-grade and young adult fiction, from historical novels and fantasy to books that tackle important contemporary issues. While we give every submission its due consideration, we must admit a fondness for middle-grade and young adult novels with memorable characters and a unique voice. We don’t typically handle textbooks, novelty, craft, how-to or coloring books—and we don’t handle any adult works.
We represent Cynthia Lord, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Jenny Nimmo, Alan Katz, Coleen Paratore, Adrienne Vrettos, Geraldine McCaughrean, among others.
The Dare: Place a minimum bid of $35 by leaving a comment, then outbid the highest bidder until you win! Value: Priceless. *All winners must take the solemn critiquee oath.*
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$145… Tina
$140
Take it up a notch to $130! ~ Tina
I love my couch and the loose pockets of my family. I’ll bid $125. What a great cause.
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$105 is a bargain. I think Tracy rules!! ~ Tina P
$100
$80, love to see all the bids for such a good cause!
I will bid $75
I’ll bid $65
Make that $60- with my findings from the bottom of the washing machine!
Thanks for offering your time, Tracey. I’ve added up the change jar and can proudly bid $42.17
Have to call the auction police on ya. Minimum $5 increments. So either $40 or $45. Thanks!
So sorry! Over excited about the bidding. I’ll go to $40 and scrounge for more change when I get outbid. Thank you too, Cynthia for putting this together.
It’s an honor to lead off the bid at $35!
Welcome Tracey! And thanks for donating your time for this very worthy cause!