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Katherine Harrison
Knopf Books For Young Readers/Penguin Random House
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About
Katherine Harrison is an editor at Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House, not a literary agent. She works on middle grade and young adult titles and has been involved with several critically acclaimed children's books.
Currently Looking For
I’m a children’s book editor at Knopf Books for Young Readers, focusing on young adult and middle grade fiction, as well as the occasional picture book or nonfiction project. Above all else, I’m looking for fresh literary voices. The very best writers make you feel so immersed in their world and so invested in their characters that you’d follow them to the ends of the Earth—and that’s what I’m seeking. I love a good commercial hook as much as the next person, but without a distinct point of view and a keenly honed knack for storytelling, even the most brilliant concept can fall flat. Some books I’ve edited that are representative of my taste include: A few specific wishlist items are:
Submission Guidelines
I will respond to agented submissions only. Vital Info @KidlitKat
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