Editor and Agent Panels

Editor Panel

This panel of esteemed editors will offer a clear-eye look at the current children’s publishing landscape, as well as trends they foresee for 2026 and beyond. From shifts in storytelling and format to evolving audience needs, editors will discuss what they’re excited to acquire. Ample time will be reserved for audience questions.

Panelists are:

Anne Hoppe

Anne Hoppe, VP, Editorial Director Clarion Books and Allida, imprints of HarperCollins

Jill Saginario

Jill Saginario, Editorial Director at Sasquatch Books and Little Bigfoot

Kendra Levin

VP and Editorial Director, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Agent Panel

All conference attendees will have the opportunity to hear from this panel of literary agents. They’ll share their thoughts on the children’s market, what types of submissions earn an automatic yes or no from them, and more. There will be ample time for questions from the audience.

Panelists are:

Adria Goetz

Senior Literary Agent and Illustration Coordinator at KT Literary

Tricia Lawrence

Senior Literary Agent at Aevitas Creative Management

Kathleen Ortiz

Founder and Agent at KO Media Management