Jem is OPEN to queries
Founder + Agent @Starling Literary + Media, representing authors & Illustrators. Wife, mom of 3, MFA grad, & former Asst. Director for film & TV. https://www.starlingliterary.com | querymanager.com/query/Jemiscoe
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🌟 Our Starling Illustrator Pages are now live! 🌟 Visit our website to learn more about the Starling artists and view their incredible work! ✨ #StarlingFirsts #StarlingLit #StarlingArt #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcoverart
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesA little piece of news ✨ (a bit late!) I’m happy to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has officially launched her own agency @starlingliterary.bsky.social. I’m so grateful to continue working together in this new chapter! To celebrate this new start for us, I made a mock-up book cover📗
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesYay! ✨💫🧑🏽🚀🤿 A new book!! By @laurabontje.bsky.social & pics by me : Spring 2028. I can't wait...the ocean & space? Two of my favorite things. (Who doesn't love the ISS?) @owlkids.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social #kidsbooks #kidsbookpublishing #kidlit #Kidlitart
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesI’m so happy to share this great review of AT THE COOKOUT from Kirkus! I wanted to write a book that was full of joy & love, & I’m so happy that I get to share it with you when it releases this April. See below for preorder options #kidlit @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesFrom September to December 2017, I lived in Queens, New York. Here’s an illustration inspired by those memories. I’d love to visit again sometime this year! Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social More at yusukewatanabe.com #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #雨だけどサニーサイド
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHonored to win a 2025 Northern Lights Book Award for my 2023 debut PB! Representing Agent: @jemiscoe.bsky.social Publisher: @albertwhitman.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesWhat a way to start 2026! @celinafrenn.bsky.social and I found out that our new book SPY GRANDMA, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! So many thanks to @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social for this honor! As well as to our agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social for putting this spy squad together!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesIt's first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I’m Yusuke and I’m a PB author and illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers to illustrate! Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social More at yusukewatanabe.com
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🐢🐋📚Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon and wild stories! ⭐️ I illustrate fic & non-fic picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects! Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social 🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🦎🛼🦀Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon and wild stories! ⭐️ I illustrate fic & non-fic picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects! Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at Starling Literary + Media 🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! NEW YEAR...NEW AGENCY same amazing agent 😌 💗 I'm August and I'm proudly represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social :^)
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries⭐️I have a new agency & the same amazing agent! My agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social along with @marchsoloway.bsky.social and @pterlip.bsky.social , all alums of Andrea Brown, founded a new literary and media agency, @starlingliterary.bsky.social , & I’m happy to start this new journey with them ✨
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesETERNAL RUIN is still going strong on the NYT list! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Congratulations to @tigestgirma for your 5th week on the charts! #StarlingBestsellers #StarlingBooks #StarlingLit #YA #YAFantasy #Fantasy
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesDear #Writers and #illustrators, If you recently queried Jemiscoe Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social), Paige Terlip (@pterlip.bsky.social), or Jennifer March Soloway (@marchsoloway.bsky.social), there is no need to re-query us at Starling. We received it and will respond, we promise!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesExcited to be here!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy #kidlitartpostcard day! Same agent, new agency! My agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has cofounded @starlingliterary.bsky.social and I’m excited to see where we go. If you’d like to learn more about what they’re offer, or work together, check them out! #art #kidlitart #illustration
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHi #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers! Thank you! More at yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesSo excited that my agent, @jemiscoe.bsky.social has just launched Starling Literary + Media (@starlingliterary.bsky.social) — 🪶🐦⬛📚 Can't wait to be a part of this exciting journey!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesThrilled to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has launched her own agency Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social !! And of course I'm going with her! I can't wait for our new chapter to begin!
- How perfect!!! Thanks, Yara, for making the beautiful starlings! ❤️
- Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today! Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶 My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!) odnatamyara.com
- So excited for this next chapter with @pterlip.bsky.social and @marchsoloway.bsky.social!!!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎨 Spotlight on Courtney Lovett! Courtney's Illustrator Page Courtney is represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black and white interiors, covers, graphic novels, and nonfiction.
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesI usually work on picture book illustrations, but I'm available for book cover projects as well! If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com Thank you!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesMore books from me! CALL OF THE DARKNESS is a paranormal romance out next fall! Thank you to @jemiscoe.bsky.social for her hard work!
- And, I'm finally open again for queries!!!
- I've also updated my MSWL a bit. Check that out here: www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jemisco....
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- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHello #PortfolioDay! I'm Yusuke Watanabe & I illustrate books for kids. I'm open for 2026 book projects! Thank you! Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #PB
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon, wild stories & bright worlds 🐢🐋🍂 I illustrate picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects⭐️ Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com #kidlitart #illustration
- The #DVPit pitches are 🔥! Sooooo many amazing pitches and I KNOW I’m going to miss some. No worries, though—I’m opening more widely next week. I’m still going through pitches throughout the evening, but if you think we’re a good fit & I didn’t ❤️ your pitch, 🙏🏾 also consider querying me next week!
- Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches. If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!
- Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches. If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳 www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's Illustrator Page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels / comics, and black and white interiors.
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's illustrator page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels, black & white interiors, and nonfiction.
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm August, and I'm open to covers and PBs! Here's a page from my debut picture book INTO THE WILDERNESS 🏔️ 🌞 Rep'd by: @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ❤️
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉 New York Times Bestsellers: ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS IMMORTAL DARK USA Today Bestseller: INVISIBLE Indie Bestseller: SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL @pterlip.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesStarting off the best season yet with another #kidlitartpostcard 💀Editors and art directors, get in touch with my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social and let's work together!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHello! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a west coast illustrator who loves nature and neon! Bright worlds, unique creatures, and adventurous stories. www.heycrystalsmith.com Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social Open for projects! #kidlitart #illustrator #cankidlit
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎨 Spotlight on James Serafino! James's Illustrator Page James is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black & white interiors, and graphic novels.
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesGN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month! #pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesWe’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025! There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones. Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you. We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy to share recent cover I did for The Perfect Match by Adiba Jaigirdar ⚽ Thank you for the opportunity Orion Publishing and also thanks to my lovely agent Jem @jemiscoe.bsky.social for supporting me! The book will be out on 19th March 2026 #sportsromance #illustrationartists #bookcover
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesIt's a Kirkus star for HONEY & HEAT by Aurora Palit! 🌟 “There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals-to-lovers workplace romance.” 🌟 Read the Full Review here
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesWe found Dionna Mann's #kidlit interview with artist extraordinaire Sophia Green (rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social) a delightful read, and so wanted to share. Check it out! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesTwo book birthdays to celebrate today! @cornelia-illo.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesThey handle everything from start to finish--applications, programming, moderating, networking, stipends and grants, & supporting our mentee alumni. It's a huge lift, and that's why there are 7 incredible members on this team. @janechunlit.bsky.social @abwycisk.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesIt's a Library Journal star for THE DATING PROHIBITION by @tajmccoy.bsky.social 🌟 “McCoy’s (The Good Ones Are Taken) talent for crafting steamy scenes, deft hand with dialogue, and mouthwatering food descriptions will make this a popular title.” Read the full review here
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesOMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5! Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHi friends! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! I’m Lucas, and while I specialize in Graphic Novels and Covers, I’m also interested in Chapter Books and Picture Books! I’m rep’d by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #art
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesDear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨 I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums! Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesOh hi! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! As I’m winding down on my current project, SPY GRANDMA, I’m on the hunt for my next project! I’m open to picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more! Rep’d by the awesome @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesHappy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers! More at yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesI’m SO excited to share the cover for AT THE COOKOUT, my author-illustrator debut, coming April 7, 2026! tinyurl.com/At-the-Cookout You can get a behind the scenes look at the cover process and more info about how this story came to be on my Substack (in thread). #kidlit #booksky 1/2
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesWe're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities. (cover: Cornelia Li)
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queriesWe've been seeing stars...so many that they miraculously formed themselves into a crossword puzzle! Over 30 titles with over 50 total starred reviews over 6 months (books released between 1/1 and 6/30 of 2025), with too many positive adjectives to possibly count. Check out the full puzzle here
- Reposted by Jem is OPEN to queries🎨 Spotlight on @carliannecreates.bsky.social Carlianne's Illustrator Page Carlianne is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books, black and white interiors, young graphic novels, and nonfiction.
