Query Submission

Kurestin Armada (Root Literary)

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For graphic novel authors/author-illustrators, in addition to the query letter in the appropriate space, please paste an outline of your project into the space provided for sample pages, and attach and/or link sample art.

For illustrators without a specific project, in addition to the query letter in the appropriate space, please attach/link your work in the space provided (this is a requirement) and put N/A in the space for sample pages.

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Step 1. Tell us about the author

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Step 2. Tell us about the book

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