Query Submission

Submit to Elana Roth Parker at LDLA

Thanks for thinking of me for your project! I am currently looking for high-concept, commercial middle-grade and YA fiction. The more fun and escapist, the better. I'm not currently accepting picture book queries except by referral.

Before you hit SUBMIT, please make sure your query letter includes:
- a short pitch
- a short plot summary
- and a short bio.

Please also include publisher submission history and previous publishing credits, if applicable. If you are a debut author, do not worry.

About The Author

Fill in these author-related fields.

First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

Street Address:

City:

State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code:

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

About The Book

Fill in these book-related fields.

Title: (required)

Genre: (required)

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) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

The First 10 Pages of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
(If your book is shorter than this (such as a picture book) please paste in the entire text.) Tips for formatting and pasting text Paste in the first 10 pages of your book, or your full book proposal if your book is non-fiction. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

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

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If the recipient of your query would like to read more, they will contact you through that page as well as through email.