Rebecca Sherman

An agent with Writers House LLC (see other agents at this agency).

About

Writers House is a leading full-service literary agency that offers the many resources of a large company and the personal attention of a small agency. It has been my home for over fourteen years now, where I’ve built a list of dynamic and award-winning picture book illustrators and author/illustrators, as well as middle grade and young adult novelists. Further information about clients’ work can be found below (sorry if it sounds like I’m bragging…#ProudAgentMama).
I have taken on clients who came to me as children’s book veterans and others for whom I’ve sold their debut works. Now, I am actively seeking additions to my client list again. In general, I am looking for stories that meet kids where they are (not those that talk down to them or go over their heads) and that genuinely can get them laughing.

Country

United States

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

16 members set this agent as a Favorite.

Statistics Synopsis

Faster: Rebecca Sherman's overall average response time is faster than most agents.

Learn more about our statistics

Fiction Open

MG: Middle grade fiction is the arrow that goes to the bull’s-eye of my heart. I’m looking for timeless stories that could become instant classics. I have a soft spot for fresh retellings and inventive folklore, fairytales, etc. I’m equally excited by contemporary stories, particularly friendship stories. Occasionally I fall for character-driven historical fiction set in seldom explored settings.
YA: I’m looking for books with something to say—books that make me laugh, and characters that truly remind me of how confounding and wonderful (ridiculous! frightening! glorious!) adolescence can be. I enjoy contemporary stories of young love and growing up. I am not the right person for your high fantasy/SF submission, however I am game for a novel with fantastical elements in the world we know/urban fantasy/magical realism). Super-edgy and/or issue-driven books aren’t for me either.
For all fiction, I’m very much looking for highly illustrated work—not necessarily graphic novels or illustrated diaries, but projects that include inventive uses of artwork to help tell the story. Also: bonus points for manuscripts that include an ensemble of characters in which the individuals as well as the dynamics between characters are complex and fully developed.
Picture Books: I want picture books that can hold up to readings night after night. I’d love to see something that can make me laugh embarrassingly loud. I want to find the next picture book household name like Madeline or Olivia or Harold (in other words, character-driven picture books are welcome). I’m highly selective in this category, and I accept illustrators and author/illustrators only—if you’ve just written picture book text, I’m not the best match for you.

Audience:

Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism
Fantasy Subgenres: Contemporary, Fabulism, Magic Realism, Urban Fantasy, excluding Heroic Fantasy

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Folklore/Mythology: Cultural folklore, Fairy tales.

Submissions:

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

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

No recent cover image of a book represented by Rebecca Sherman available.

Go to agent's webpage

Report:
Submission/Query
Correction/Update
New Cover Art

Social:
X (Twitter) @rebeccagent
Instagram @writershouseagency

For the Agent:
Request Interview
Duosuma Submission Manager
Link to Duotrope

Agent Impersonation Scams are becoming commonplace.
A legitimate agent will not contact you and request money to represent you. Never pay an agent an up-front fee. That is not how literary agent representation works. Agents earn a commission only after they've landed a publishing deal for you. Also, agents scarcely ever contact writers. If an agent that you haven't queried contacts you about representation, be suspicious. Look up the agent and check if the email address is correct for that agent/agency.

Rebecca Sherman Submission Statistics

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the agency or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.

Filter:

Group by submission

Include other agents at the same agency

Accuracy

We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

17 min | 23.0 mean avg | 20.0 median | 33 max days (6.8 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 09 Jun 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 May 2026.
Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 23:16 UTC (less than a minute ago).

Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...

This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!

Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...

This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today!

Your Submissions

This section is available to subscribers only. Join today!

Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the agent/agency meets your standards.

Always read the full guidelines provided by the agency/agent.
Unless the agency's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
For agency submissions, it is standard to submit a query letter and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.
Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 17 Jun 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.