Query Submission

Query Taj at Rees Literary Agency

Thank you so much for considering me for your representation!

I am currently looking to build a diverse list of authors and illustrators and represent Adult fiction, YA, MG, and chapter books. I'm looking for strong voices, humor, culture, and joy––dynamic work that draws me in, evokes emotion, and allows me to explore the arcs of the characters with them throughout the story. Please ONLY upload artwork if you are an illustrator.

FICTION (Adult, YA, MG)
-MG Fantasy and adventure, crushes, romcom
-YA/MG voicey coming of age, embracing identity and/or traditions of culture, Black joy, girls in STEM, romance, romcom, mystery, humorous contemporary fiction
-ADULT romance, romcom, romantic suspense, mystery, cozy mystery, family saga, women's fiction, thriller

NON-FICTION (Adult, YA, MG, PB):
Send in a query once you have a complete book proposal, a detailed outline, and sample chapters. In your query letter, make sure you tell me why you’re the best person to write this book.
-NF picture books only
-Illustrated table/survey books
-YA/MG historical, narrative
-Adult memoir, narrative, empowerment, self-help, pop culture, humor, engaging how-to

ILLUSTRATORS:
Please only upload artwork in the upload section if you are an illustrator seeking representation––this is NOT a space for full manuscripts or other artwork. For illustrators, please use the query letter space to tell me about yourself––tell me about the work that you'd like to do with representation? For instance, are you primarily focused on picture books, or are you open to chapter books, MG, YA, GN? Covers? Do you also write picture books, or is art the primary focus? Thanks so much!!

I will respond to every submission I receive. Please feel free to nudge me to check on the status of your query if I've had your query for 12 weeks or more.

Please know that I take your privacy seriously, and I will not post queries publicly without permission. Thank you for querying me!! -taj

Step 1. Tell us about the author

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First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

Website Address: (if you have one)

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Have you previously published other books? Yes No

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent before? Yes No

If you previously self-published a book, about how many copies were sold in the first year?

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

If you were previously represented, please offer context as to why you are currently looking for new representation. (required)

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Step 2. Tell us about the book

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Title: (required)

Genre: (required) This agent only represents the genres shown in this list. Selecting an inaccurate genre will result in a rejection. If your book's genre is not shown here, please go to QueryTracker for a list of agents who do represent your genre.

Word Count: (required) Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.

Is this book currently published or has it ever been published before? Yes No

Query Letter: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter your query letter for this book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

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The First 3 Chapters of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
(If your book is shorter than this (such as a picture book) please include the entire text.) Tips for formatting and pasting text Paste in the first 3 chapters of your book, or your full book proposal if your book is non-fiction. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

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Pitch: (required) Enter a one sentence pitch for your book.

Describe the Potential Target Audience for Your Book: (required) Who will want to read your book. For example, girls under 12, fans of John Grisham, etc. (500 characters or less)

Similar Books: List some books that are similar to yours. (500 characters or less)

What traits does your main character possess that readers will relate to? (required)

Whose fans (readers) would you hope to draw from with this project? (required)

Please include content warnings, if applicable. (e.g. suicide, self-harm, sexual assault) (required)

Step 3. For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

Link to online art samples or portfolio: (if you have one)

Upload Sample Artwork or Illustrations

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File Size Limit: 2 MB (same as 2,000 KB) (Get help for large files)

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