Alison Romig
Alison Romig is an associate editor at Delacorte Press, where she edits middle grade and young adult fiction. Since joining Delacorte in 2019, Her list has grown to include New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. Her books have also been nominated for various awards, including the Texas Bluebonnet and Edgar Award. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Michaela Whatnall
Michaela Whatnall is a literary agent with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret, where they have worked out of the agency’s West Coast office since 2019. They received a degree from Emory University in English and linguistics, completed the Columbia Publishing Course, and have experience in school & library marketing, bookselling, and reviewing for trade publications. In 2023, Michaela was named a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree. They are most strongly interested in finding middle grade and young adult projects of all genres; upmarket adult fiction; and grounded fantasy. Michaela is also open to select adult romance; narrative nonfiction for both children and adults; graphic novels; and picture books.