Katie Erickson

Bio

Katie Erickson joined The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in 2024, after previously interning at the agency, and after over a decade working as a freelance illustrator for clients such as Humpty Dumpty magazine. She is finishing up her dual Master's Degree in Creative Writing and Illustration. When she's not reading, writing, or illustrating, she can be found playing board games or taking long walks with her family. She represents picture books through young-adult literature, and she is particularly interested in author-illustrators for any age group. 

Interests

I love character-driven stories and art that explore what it means to be human while leaving room for hope. I love reading books with a diverse cast of characters, as well. Overall, I prefer a high-stakes, fast-paced story with a fantastic premise that leaves me thinking about the book long after I close it. While I am eager for artist-illustrators, I most love lyrical language and tight text. (Being an artist also is not required).