Fiction Genre: BIPOC Literature

Jo’s Manuscript Wishlist

For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative ways, as well as stories with dark humor and absurdist elements. They crave shocking ideas and twists that make readers leap to text their friends about or jump on to social media to engage in conversation. They are also seeking … Read more

My Current MSWL

Across the board, I am currently focused on finding stories with strong diverse and multi-cultural voices. I am drawn to picture books filled with humor, whimsy, heartfelt, make-me-giggle storytelling, and fun, SEL concepts. In Middle-Grade fiction, YA fiction, graphic novels, I’m eagerly seeking strong, distinct voices, multi-dimensional characters, compelling stories of friendships, coming-of-age stories, emotional … Read more

Short Middle Grade Horror by Canadian Citizens or Residents

I’m now looking for submissions for our new series, Orca Shivers. Guidelines are below but in particular I’m looking for horror inspired by diverse storytelling traditions from writers connected to those traditions. Give me Ifrit, Golem, Banshee, Nine-Tailed Foxes, Wendigo tales or anything else from the rich and varied scary story traditions from around the … Read more