Critique from Agent Tracey Adams, Adams Literary

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Cynthea

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.

Tracey Adams

Tracey Adams

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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20 Responses to Critique from Agent Tracey Adams, Adams Literary

  1. Maria says:
    July 8, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    $290

  2. Maria says:
    July 8, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    $275

  3. Susan says:
    July 8, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    $265

  7. Tina P. Schwartz says:
    June 29, 2009 at 8:41 am

    Take it up a notch to $130! ~ Tina

  8. Jenn Bailey says:
    June 27, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I love my couch and the loose pockets of my family. I’ll bid $125. What a great cause.

  11. Tina P. Schwartz says:
    June 24, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    $105 is a bargain. I think Tracy rules!! ~ Tina P

  13. Donna Koppelman says:
    June 23, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    $80, love to see all the bids for such a good cause!

  14. Marie says:
    June 23, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    I will bid $75

  15. Corey says:
    June 23, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I’ll bid $65

  16. Erin says:
    June 23, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Make that $60- with my findings from the bottom of the washing machine!

  17. Jenn Bailey says:
    June 23, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Thanks for offering your time, Tracey. I’ve added up the change jar and can proudly bid $42.17

    • Cynthea says:
      June 23, 2009 at 11:37 am

      Have to call the auction police on ya. Minimum $5 increments. So either $40 or $45. Thanks!

      • Jenn Bailey says:
        June 23, 2009 at 12:32 pm

        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.

  18. Jenni Bielicki says:
    June 23, 2009 at 11:05 am

    It’s an honor to lead off the bid at $35!

    Welcome Tracey! And thanks for donating your time for this very worthy cause!