Karen Kilpatrick

An agent with East West Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

Karen Kilpatrick is passionate about helping people tell their stories and works with a select group of clients to cultivate and nurture their careers in children’s publishing. As a former VP of marketing and innovation in the toy industry, a picture book and early graphic novel author, and an attorney, Karen has a unique perspective on the publishing and entertainment space. She accepts submissions for board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Karen is a graduate of Georgetown University and NYU School of Law.

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United States

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Audience:

Children, Middle grades.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 14 Jul 2026

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