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Ashley Hearn
Peachtree Publishing
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About
Ashley Hearn is an editor at Peachtree Publishing Group, a publisher focused on children's and young adult books. She has worked in children's publishing for several years and acquires titles across picture books, middle grade, and young adult.
Currently Looking For
I’m acquiring exclusively YA at this time. Peachtree only accepts submissions via agents or requests. Peachtree Teen’s motto is: “empowering teens through fresh, empathetic storytelling that inspires conversation.” I’m always on the lookout for authentic, compassionate stories, through which teens can explore themselves and their places within the ever-changing world around them. I’m drawn to “weird” stories that bend the conventions of genre and style and are hard to find comps for. I’m especially on the lookout for high-concept stories with cathartic coming-of-age themes that address the unique issues today’s teens face. I’m especially interested in light fantasy with non-epic stakes and soft magic, genre-bending speculative fiction, historical novels, and character-driven contemporary with a knockout voice. I have a special affinity for stories that offer a strong sense of place and time. In all submissions, I prioritize inclusive, diverse storytelling and marginalized voices. I’m particularly on the lookout for:
Submission Guidelines
Peachtree is closed to unsolicited submissions. We are only accepting agented or requested materials at this time. Vital Info @AshleyHearn Website
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