Meet literary agent, Julie Romeis Sanders at SteelWorks Literary. After a brief introduction, Julie will critique participants' 2-sentence pitches during this webinar. General Q&A will be included at the end. After registering, you will be sent a link to a form where you can submit your pitch. We will try to accommodate as many pitches as possible, but please keep in mind that due to time limitations, your pitch may not be addressed.
About Julie Romeis Sanders
About Julie:
Julie first fell in love with reading while hiding under the covers with a book and a flashlight. She later rediscovered the magic of children’s books working at an independent book and toy store in her Texas hometown, leading to the Columbia Publishing Course and a dream job helping launch Bloomsbury USA in New York City. There, she edited award-winning books for all ages including a PW Best Children’s Book, two titles which became feature films, and acquired numerous debut authors who went on to best-selling careers. Next, she headed west and joined Chronicle Books to spearhead their middle grade and YA program as well as develop unforgettable picture books such as Caldecott Honor Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle. Since 2012, Julie has worked as a freelance editor, bookseller, teacher, and international workshop leader. All of these experiences come together to inform Julie’s outlook as a literary agent—where connection, co-creation, and evolution are key.
What Julie Wants To Represent:
Julie Romeis Sanders considers fiction and nonfiction projects for children ages 0-12, including authors and author-illustrators of picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and middle grade. She is seeking books that are well-written, accessible, and kid-forward. Julie is eager to discover new twists, charmingly quirky characters, and writing so compelling it makes her want to dive into an altogether unfamiliar topic or genre. Julie appreciates stories with layers, stories of empowerment, stories of real kid life, stories about our relationship with nature and ourselves, and the occasional fantastical escape. Global perspectives, untold stories, and inclusive approaches are particularly welcome!