Sheldon Fogelman

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About

Sheldon Fogelman has worked with many of the most distinguished authors and illustrators in children's books throughout his career. As agent, his clients have included José Aruego, T.A. Barron, Denise Brunkus, Bryan Collier, Richard Egielski, Susan Jeffers, Steven Kellogg, Arnold Lobel, James Marshall, Jill McElmurry, Mary Pope Osborne, Richard Peck, Jerry Pinkney, Peggy Rathmann, Barney Saltzberg, John Steptoe, Rosemary Wells, and Mo Willems, among many others. He has worked on several literary estates including James Marshall's, for which he currently acts as trustee. He was also Maurice Sendak's attorney for over forty years. In addition, Sheldon was one of the earliest agents to attend Bologna Children's Book Fair regularly, and he has represented various publishers including William Morrow Children's Division and Albert Whitman & Co., with regard to dramatic/motion picture/television rights. He has also been a featured speaker at many conferences including the Annual SCBWI Conference in Los Angeles and New York.

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Audience:

Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

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

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Audience:

Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

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

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Last Updated: 23 Jul 2026

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