Laura Rennert
ljrennert.bsky.social
Laura Rennert
@ljrennert.bsky.social
Executive literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. www.litagentlaurarennert.com
Congratulations to April Genevieve Tucholke on her new book deal! AGNES CLOVER DOES NOT WANT TO BE A BUNNY is out Fall 2027!
February 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Another starred review for @deborahmarcero.com's THE GREAT ESCAPE! Read the review on BookPage: www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-...
Book review of The Great Escape by Deborah Marcero
Not to be missed, The Great Escape offers young readers a cosmic world overflowing with magic and adventure.
www.bookpage.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Oh, the joy of a DINO-mite review! 🦖
Thanks, @ala-booklist.bsky.social!
#kylebeckett @randomhousekids.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Congratulations to this year’s ALA’s ALCS Notable Children’s Books!

Please join us in applauding each one of our clients and this well-deserved recognition.
February 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
We have not one, not two, but THREE starred reviews to share for THE GREAT ESCAPE by Deborah Marcero! ⭐⭐⭐

Read the full Kirkus starred review and the full Booklist starred review.

See the listing for the BCCB starred review.

In stores Tues, Feb 17! 🤩

@deborahmarcero.com
@ljrennert.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy book birthday to THE GREAT ESCAPE, by @deborahmarcero.com! This charming picture book about siblings has earned 4 starred reviews for the touching story and unique, beautiful illustrations.
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Querying writers! Please take note of my new schedule for submissions. I will be open to queries for 2 weeks every month, beginning on the first Monday of the month.
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Check out this great article about Stonefruit Studio, Sourcebooks' imprint that's publishing @mjhastings.bsky.social's FIRSTBORN! www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-is...
February 12, 2026 Dedicated Issue: Stonefruit Studio
Welcome to the Web site for Shelf Awareness: Daily Enlightenment for the Book Trade, the free e-mail newsletter dedicated to helping the people in stores, ...
www.shelf-awareness.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Everything is bad but the ebook of DREAD NATION is $1.99 so that’s something.

bookshop.org/p/books/drea...
Dread Nation
Check out Dread Nation - <p><strong><em>New York Times</em> bestseller; 6 starred reviews!</strong></p><p><strong>At once provocative, terrifying, and darkly subversive, <em>Dread Nation</em> is Justi...
bookshop.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Heidi Woodward Sheffield!

Heidi is represented by Laura Rennert and interested in illustrating picture books, non-fiction, and middle grade books.

Check out Heidi's illustrator page!
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Tuesdays are for new books! 🎉

Have you checked out these new releases by our clients yet?

Find them at your local bookstore or library today! 📚
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Literary agent Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social (Fiction; General, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller) opened to fiction queries. https://duotrope.com... #amquerying
Re-opening: Laura Rennert
Literary agent Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social (Fiction; General, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller) opened to fiction queries. https://duotrope.com/agent/laura-rennert-24911 #amquerying
duotrope.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Return to Lunaris in this gorgeous 2-in-1 paperback edition of Lobizona & Cazadora, publishing in the fall! Preorder now & fill out the linked form to read never-before-seen chapters following the events of Cazadora!
Link to purchase (preorder form in reply): read.macmillan.com/lp/wolves-of...
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
We can't let January come to a close without an enthusiastic reminder that these incredible client books are officially out in the world!

Find them at your local bookstore or library today! 📚
January 29, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Happy National Library Lover’s Month!

To celebrate, we’re sharing this starred review from School Library Journal for I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY by Mychal Threets, illustrated by Lorraine Nam! 🌟

Read the full SLJ review here.

@mychal3ts.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Congratulations to Mitali Perkins, whose HOPE IN THE VALLEY is a finalist in the California Young Reader Medal program! We hope the children of California love this book as much as we do. www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/nominees
Nominees — California Young Reader Medal
www.californiayoungreadermedal.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I love seeing S. Isabelle's THE GREAT MISFORTUNE OF STELLA SEDGWICK on the American Library Association's 2026 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List! www.ala.org/srrt/2026-ri...
2026 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List
2026 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List
www.ala.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
I am honored that Lobizona is Saint Paul Public Library’s Read Brave selection for 2026 & am excited to join you on March 5. 💜 sppl.org/read-brave/
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Come see me in various sweaters it is sooooooo cold.
Join us at Farpoint this weekend as we hang out with @justinaireland.com and celebrate The High Republic at our panel on Saturday at 11 AM ET
January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Maryland! This weekend I’ll be at Farpoint Convention in Towson. Come indulge in some nerdery and forget the world is on fire for a little bit.

I’ll have my books and comics for sale and you’ll even get a chance to meet my beardo husband.

farpointcon.com
Farpoint Foundation / Farpoint Convention
Celebrating Science Fiction, Comics, Anime, Fantasy, & Horror Creators & Fans since 1993!
farpointcon.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Happy book birthday to TWO OF A KIND, illustrated by Joelle Murray! Join two young friends as they celebrate their similarities and differences in this charming early reader, with Joelle’s adorable illustrations.
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
The top five of Best of Books’ Bestsellers in the Children’s Books category look pretty familiar. 😊
January 21, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
Ok, #query box is closed until next month. I’ve got a little over 200 queries to go through so bear with me folks. #amquerying
I'm EXCITED to start 2026 with a new query regimen: open for the first two weeks of every month! I know... it's 🍌 but I'm actually looking forward to it!

Be sure to check out my updated bio on the agency Team page for info on what I'm looking to acquire in 2026! 2/2)
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Reposted by Laura Rennert
I've seen an increase in emailed queries and need to remind folks that those are deleted without response. So if you'd like me to consider the work, please follow the submission guidelines and submit your work only through my query form: querytracker.net/query/Saritza #amquerying
Query Saritza Hernández at Andrea Brown Literary Agency
QueryTracker.net
January 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM