Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen

Created May 12, 2026 by Karen Chow

Arizona

Are you ready to start querying but not sure where to start looking for an agent? How do you know if an agent is right for you? In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.

Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen

Finding an Agent with Mirka Hokkanen

Are you ready to start querying but not sure where to start looking for an agent? How do you know if an agent is right for you? In this webinar, centered on practical steps, author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen will share her process of finding and researching agents.


THURSDAY • via Zoom

May 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (AKDT)

Location: Zoom


Member Cost: $10.00

Non-Member Cost: $15.00


Our Presenter: Mirka Hokkanen is a Finnish-American author-illustrator who likes quirky animal characters and stories that make kids laugh. Mirka is the creator for the graphic novel series Mossy and Tweed (Holiday House), the picture book series Kitty and Cat (Candlewick), and the non-fiction picture book series Little Seasons (OddDot). Mirka currently lives by Washington DC in Maryland, and loves to knit, sew and explore the outdoors with her three energetic kids.



Learn more about Mirka at

MirkaH.com


Info and Registration here:

https://www.scbwi.org/events/finding-an-agent