Andrea Colvin is the editorial director of Little, Brown Ink, the graphic novel imprint of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, where she has published such well-received graphic novels as Just Pretend by Tori Sharp; Shark Summer by Ira Marcks; Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting by Kindra Neely; Muhamad Najem, War Reporter by Muhammad Najem and Nora Neus, illustrated by Julie Robine; and the debut graphic novel from actor/athlete/activist Terry Crews, with Cory Thomas: Terry’s Crew.

Before coming to Little, Brown, Andrea was editor in chief of the independent comics publisher Lion Forge, where she published Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe; Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu; No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant; Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels; and the Amazon Graphic Novel of the Year for 2017, Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green.

About LBYR:

Little Brown Young Readers began publishing books for children in 1926. We currently publish a distinguished and diverse list of about 135 books a year. Today the group is divided into three imprints: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers features our core list of picture books and hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction for middle grade and young adult readers; LB Kids produces novelty and brand/licensed tie-ins; and Poppy publishes paperback original series for teen girls.

Andrew Arnold is the founder and editorial director of HarperCollins’s graphic novel imprint. He is also an author-illustrator and cocreator of the award-winning Adventures in Cartooning series from First Second Books. He writes and draws from his home in Brooklyn, New York, in the company of his rescue dog, Jerry.

About Harper Alley:

HarperAlley is a collaborative, creator-focused publisher of graphic novels for kids and teens that connect with readers of all ages. Our authors and artists define us through their unique, visual voices and thought-provoking storytelling. Simply put, HarperAlley publishes exceptional graphic novels for all readers, everywhere.

Anjali Singh is a literary agent at Ayesha Pande Literary. In the comics space, she represents Steenz, Ivy Noelle Weir, Gillian Goerz, Priya Huq, Kate Glasheen, Joel Christian Gill, Rhea Ewing and forthcoming works by Mary Shyne, Fouad Mezher, Deena Mohamed and Aubrey Nolan.

About APL:

Ayesha Pande Literary is a boutique literary agency based in Harlem.

Recent Books:

• Shirley + Jamila's Big Fall by Gillian Goerz
• Anne of West Philly by Ivy Noel Weir
• Heart of the City by Steenz

Britt Siess began her publishing career at the Taryn Fagerness Agency, working in foreign rights before moving on to the Quarto Group’s becker&mayer! imprint where she specialized in licensing and in selling both domestic and foreign rights. In 2018 she joined Martin Literary & Media Management focusing on graphic novels. In 2020, she founded Britt Siess Creative Management, which represents some of the biggest names in graphic novels and comics.

About BSCM:

Founded in 2020, Britt Siess Creative Management LLC is a Seattle based full service literary and illustration agency with an emphasis on graphic novels. We are editorially focused and hands on as we work closely with our clients to develop their projects and guide them through publication and beyond. We aim to find the perfect home for each project.

Recent Books:

• Garlic & The Vampire by Bree Paulsen
• Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo
• Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess

Bunmi Ishola is a Nigerian American, who grew up in both countries. She worked as a newspaper and magazine journalist, and taught middle school social studies and English for seven years, before pursuing a career in book publishing. Bunmi currently works as an editor with Random House's Christian children's program. While she spends most of her time reading, Bunmi also loves to travel, and so far, has been to six of the seven continents.

About RH's Christian:

RH's Christian children's program includes the following imprints: WaterBrook, Multnomah, and Convergent. We publish faith-based books for readers ages 0-18 that range from titles that explicitly explore Christian theology and Bible stories to titles that do not overtly speak to the faith but convey fun and hopeful messages by Christian writers from a Christian worldview. We are currently working on our first graphic novel and have hopes to bring in more!

Recent Books:

• Crowned with Glory by Dorena Williamson
• If I Were a Tiger by Caroline Coleman
• Hues of You by Lucretia Carter Berry, PhD

Chelsea Eberly is the Director of Greenhouse Literary Agency and represents award-winning and New York Times bestselling graphic novel creators and illustrators writing picture books. As a former Senior Editor at Penguin Random House, she has an editorial eye and is an expert advocate for her clients. Her client roster includes Gavin Aung Than, Gabriela Epstein, Rebecca Mock, and Ngozi Ukazu. She is on the lookout for creators with a distinct point of view, taking risks on big ideas with heart.

About Greenhouse Literary:

Greenhouse Literary Agency is a boutique, transatlantic agency with an exceptional track record for launching successful careers. We put our clients and their stories at the center of everything that we do. Our vision is to provide personal attention to each client, helping them develop their voice and craft and then being their advocate and partner throughout the publishing process and beyond. We seek talented creators who are ready to put down roots and grow their careers.

Recent Books:

• Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam (Knopf Penguin Random House/2023)
• Myth Valley Medical by Gavin Aung Than (First Second Macmillan/2024)
• Love Light by Mela Rogers (Holt Macmillan/2025)

About Union Square & Co.:

Union Square & Co.’s diverse list showcases top-tier talent and brands and gives space to unique perspectives and strong voices. It features books, decks, stationery, games, and calendars focused on fiction, narrative nonfiction, food & drink, decorating, health, wellness, and pop culture.

Associate Director of Original Content for Epic! Kids; author of Kiss Number 8, the Katie the Catsitter series with Stephanie Yue, Mervin the Sloth is About to Do the Best Thing in The World with Ruth Chan, The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom with Lian Cho, and the Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye series, also with Stephanie Yue.

About Epic! Kids:

Epic is the leading digital reading platform—built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world’s best publishers—that safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under.

Eileen Robinson has worked with children’s writers for over twenty years as Executive Editor at Scholastic, Editorial Director at Harcourt and most recently building a new children’s trade imprint, Reycraft Books, publishing over 150 titles before returning to Move Books to continue to build her own imprint. She teaches revision with Harold Underdown and Emotional Impact in Picture Books/Novels through the Highlights Foundation. She is now on to new endeavors which will be announced soon.

About Move Books:

Move Books publishes books to get more boys reading, focusing on middle-grade novel (including graphic novels) and chapter books.

Recent Books:

• The Lost Tribes Series by Christine Taylor Butler
• Surviving Bear Island/Follow the River by Paul Greci
• Carlos Gomez Freestyle: Heavy on the Style by Chuck Gonzalez

Erinn Pascal is a senior editor for kids' middle grade fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and licensed books at Andrews McMeel Universal. Prior to AMU, she held editorial positions at Scholastic, Disney, and Simon & Schuster, where she worked on brands such as Minnie Mouse, Peppa Pig, Disney Princess, LEGO, and Batman. Erinn grew up in Pembroke Pines, FL and graduated with a BFA in Writing, Literature & Publishing from Emerson College in Boston, MA.

About Andrews McMeel:

As a global, independent publisher, Andrews McMeel discovers and develops original content that is both profound and popular. We serve as stewards of creativity, actively seeking and curating the work of distinctive, diverse, and exceptional creators which we have the privilege and honor to share with the world.

Recent Books:

• Meems and Feefs: Ferrets from Planet Ferretonia by Liza N. Cooper
• Gamer Girls: Gnat vs. Spyder by Andrea Towers and illustrated by Alexis Jauregui
• Skip! by Sarah Burgess

Jill Davis has been making books for children since 1992, where she began her career at Random House. Since then, she has held editorial positions at Viking, Bloomsbury, FSG, HarperCollins, and now--all these years later, she has her own imprint called Hippo Park at Astra. Hippo Park focuses on illustrated books for ages 0 to 12, and focuses on picture books, graphic chapters books and middle grade graphic novels. Some graphic novels she has enjoyed working on are Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere and Arlo and Pips by Elise Gravel; Catherine's War by Julia Billet and Claire Fauvel, One Cool Duck by Mike Petrk, and The Love Report by BeKa and Maya.

About Astra Publishing House Hippo Park:

Our list reflects the joyful, surprising, often befuddling, and endlessly fascinating world our children live in. Hippo Park books are fun and funny—because laughter brings people together, and it brings kids to reading! Done well, funny goes deep, too—helping kids feel seen and understood.

Jon Moisan started his career in comics at Marvel Entertainment where he worked on top selling titles such as Secret Wars, Thor and more. After honing his skills there, he moved onto Skybound/Image where he edited titles such as I Hate This Place, Sea Serpent's Heir and Stillwater, with the latter being nominated for multiple Eisner awards. He brings over a decade of experience to his role at Boom Studios and loves comic books very, very much.

About BOOM! Studios:

BOOM! Studios was founded in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book storytelling for all audiences. Through four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—the company has produced award-winning work, including Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Lumberjanes, while also breaking ground with licenses such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Magic: The Gathering, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and The Jim Henson Company properties.

Recent Books:

• Sea Serpent's Heir by Mairghread Scott, illustrated by Pablo Tunica
• Stillwater by Chip Zdarsky, illustrated by Ramon Perez, Mike Spicer
• I Hate This Place by Kyle Starks, illustrated by Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge

JuYoun Lee is the Deputy Publisher & Editor in Chief at Yen Press, overseeing all editorial programs including manga, light novels, Korean comics, kids’ comics, and original titles through their Yen Press, Yen On, JY, and Ize Press brands. She has maintained a close relationship with many Japanese and Korean publishers on licensed titles while also working directly with creators on development of properties.

About Yen Press:

Founded in 2006, Yen Press is one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in North America. JY, the middle grade graphic novel division of Yen Press, LLC, was established in the fall of 2017. This imprint is a sign of the Yen Press commitment to actively grow the catalog of quality content targeting middle grade audiences.

Recent Books:

• Enemies by Svetlana Chmakova
• Kyle's Little Sister by Bonhyung Jeong
• The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, illustrated by Cassandra Jean

Kristie Choi joined the editorial staff at Simon & Schuster in 2020 after previously sleuthing as a private investigator. As an assistant, Kristie has had the opportunity to work with multiple award-winning and bestselling authors. She works on a range of YA, MG, picture books, and graphic novels, and she is building her list as the editor of her own talented authors. Kristie lives in Denver with her partner and their two cats. In her spare time, she loves to go hiking and collect plants.

About Atheneum:

Atheneum is known for publishing enduring literary MG, teen, picture book, and graphic novel titles. We've garnered more than forty Newbery and Caldecott Medals and Honors throughout its celebrated history. It has also published a list of books that have won innumerable other awards and accolades, including Coretta Scott King medals, National Book Award medals and nominations, Printz medals and honors, PEN USA Literary Awards, NYT bestsellers, and being named to countless state reading lists.

Recent Books:

• The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice, illustrated by Erika Lynne Jones (publishing in 2023)
• I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer
• The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien

Rachel Diebel is an editor at Feiwel & Friends, where she works on celebrity picture books like Natalie Portman’s Fables and Cleo Wade’s What the Road Said for her boss and acquires voicey, heartfelt middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels for herself. She holds a masters in publishing from Pace University. Rachel is originally from the Pacific Northwest and now lives in Brooklyn.

About Feiwel and Friends:

Feiwel and Friends is a publisher of innovative children’s fiction and nonfiction literature, including hardcover, paperback series, and individual titles. The list is eclectic and combines quality and commercial appeal for readers ages 0-16. The imprint is dedicated to “book by book” publishing, bringing the work of distinctive and outstanding authors, illustrators, and ideas to the marketplace. Feiwel and Friends is defined and guided by our principle: Our books are friends for life.

Recent Books:

• Evil-ish by Kennedy Tarrell (acquired, not pubbed yet)
• Swing by Audrey Meeker (acquired, not pubbed yet)
• Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie
• Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin

Instructor/fearless leader of Kids Comics Intensive; author-artist of the forthcoming Five Wishes (Candlewick Press), illustrator of forthcoming graphic novel with First Second, and author-artist of Steady Beat (Tokyopop).

As senior editor of IDW’s Originals editorial division, Russ Busse will work with some of the industry’s finest creators and talented newcomers to develop brand-new original graphic novels for the middle grade and young adult markets.

Prior to joining IDW, Busse honed his skills at Abrams Books and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and more recently pursued freelance opportunities. He loves finding voices with unique perspectives, charm, and heartfelt emotion.

About IDW:

IDW is a premier publisher of comics and graphic novels, both on the licensing and trade side of the business.

Recent Books:

• CatStronauts series by Drew Brockington
• My First Mighty Marvel Books series, with various classic artists
• Generation Wonder with Barry Lyga and various contributors

Sarah Alpert is an avid culture vulture, an editor at Algonquin Young Readers, and a long-time lover of comics and graphic novels. The only thing she loves more than reading and watching stories and playing narrative games is talking about them, and exploring how and why they work. Sarah lives in Connecticut with her husband, and is a little too obsessed with her cats.

About Algonquin Young Readers:

Algonquin Young Readers is a boutique publisher of books of enduring quality for children and teenagers. Our list spans gorgeous picture books, award-winning novels, powerful works of narrative non-fiction, and unique and bold graphic novels.

Recent Books:

• Nancy Spector Monster Detective by Stephen W. Martin, illustrated by Linh Pham
• Slip by Marika McCoola, illustrated by Aatmaja Pandya
• Cub by Cindy Copeland

Whitney Leopard is the senior editor at RH Graphic. She works on award-winning books like Trung Le Nguyen's THE MAGIC FISH, or best sellers like Sophie Escabasse's The Witches of Brooklyn series. Before RH Graphic, she was an editor for KaBOOM! and worked on titles like LUMBERJANES and ADVENTURE TIME. She gets to work with super talented creators on helping them bring their beautiful stories to life. Whitney is thrilled to be part of the process and below are the books that she's been a part of.

About RH Graphic:

RH Graphic is the graphic novel imprint for Random House Children's Books.

Recent Books:

• My Aunt is a Monster by Reimena Yee
• Twin Cities by Jose Pimienta
• Star Knights by Kay Davault

Zohra has worked within the editorial departments of several NYC publishers including Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, and Scholastic. She was recently a web comics editor at Tapas Media but has now joined forces with the children’s graphic novel publisher, Papercutz. She most enjoys fantasy and magical realism, with sweet spot for contemporary fiction and historical fiction with engaging, nonfiction elements. Above all, she's keen on giving voice to BIPOC stories, experiences, and cultures.

About Papercutz:

Papercutz is all about publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz books for kids and tweens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action, adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. Papercutz is proud to be one of the first publishers exclusively dedicated to children’s graphic novels.

Recent Books:

• Jackson Wilder's Adventures by Sarah Davidson
• Innkeeper Chronicles Clean Sweep series by Ilona Andrews
• Ice by Ashley Taylor