Query Submission

Submission form for Kelly Sonnack, Senior Agent at ABLA

Thank you for thinking of me with your work. Please note I am only open to 1) submissions from graphic novel artists or author-illustrators (I am not open to representing new GN script writers); and 2) Illustrators and author-illustrators of picture books. (I'm sorry, I'm not open to text-only picture book writers at this time.) This includes illustrators who want to illustrate another writer's words, or artists who want to write and illustrate their own stories.

Illustrators - put "SEEKING ART REPRESENTATION" in lieu of a title below. And "0" or "1" for Word Count. Please do write a query letter or cover letter to introduce yourself, and in the synopsis section, you can simply write "n/a" or leave it blank if you're contacting me about illustration-only rep. If you're pitching a project you illustrated and wrote, please do include a short synopsis.

Step 1. Tell us about the author

Fill in these author-related fields.

First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

Phone Number:

Street Address:

City:

State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code:

Biography: (required) Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.

Website Address: (if you have one)

Blog Address (if you have one)

Twitter Handle (if you have one)

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

Please confirm that you are an illustrator (I am only open to submissions by artists for picture books, graphic novels, or those interested in illustrating other people's work). (required)

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent? If so, please offer brief context as to why you are currently looking for new representation. (required)

Have you previously published other books? If so, please list title and publishing company. (required)

Step 2. Tell us about the book

Fill in these book-related fields.

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.

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.

Synopsis: Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter a short synopsis of your 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.

Step 3. For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

Upload Sample Artwork or Illustrations

Acceptable file formats: doc, docx, pdf.
File Size Limit: 2 MB (same as 2,000 KB) (Get help for large files)

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