Teresa Kietlinski | Literary Agent
In 2016, Teresa Kietlinski began an exciting new chapter in her career with the launching of BOOKMARK LITERARY an agency specializing in illustrated books for children.
Teresa started her agenting career in 2009 where she immediately began focusing on illustrators and picture book authors. Her list continues to grow in that direction. She brings to the table over twenty years of publishing experience, from all different areas of publishing, including marketing, publicity, public relations, book design and picture book art direction.
As an agent, Teresa has had the pleasure of launching the careers of many creatives as well as growing the careers of established clients. Her expertise lies in illustrated book development. She works closely with authors and illustrators developing manuscripts, book dummies and portfolios with strong visual narratives.
She represented many best-selling and award winning projects, including:
When Teresa is not wrestling office supplies away from her pencil-eating dachshund, she can be found doodling, writing poetry, or coaching girls youth lacrosse and field hockey. She lives by a lake in New Jersey with her daughter and a small fishing boat named Holy Mackerel.
Work History Includes:
Barnes & Nobles Corporate, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, St. Martin’s Press Scholarly & Reference Division, William Morrow and Company Children’s Books, Viking Children’s Books, Dial Books for Young Readers, Disney-Hyperion Children’s Books, Prospect Agency
Freelance Design for: Bloomsbury Kid’s Books, Grosset & Dunlap, Price Stern Sloan, Puffin, Razorbill, Roaring Brook, Children’s Book Council, Penguin Children’s Marketing Division, William Morrow Children’s Marketing,
Contact Teresa at: teresa(a)bookmarkliterary.com
PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOP to see the full list of books we represent:
Books we represent!
Books Teresa Represents:
(COMING SOON!)
Attention Editors and Art Directors! Please download our LookBook by clicking above or request a printed copy by emailing: bookmarkliterary(a)gmail.com
Rights Inquiries:
Co-agency for foreign, translation and audio rights.
Please contact Rebecca Mancini with inquiries at 973-900-7876 or rightsmix@gmail.com
Interns:
Former Interns:
Kelly Moore is currently an undergraduate student at Pace University majoring in Finance. She is a gifted writer, communicator and social media guru. When she’s not reading submissions, she enjoys watching ice hockey, cooking, exercising, cleaning, and cuddling with her Siamese and Bengal kitties.
Zoe Cronin is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts degree in art education, with a minor in sustainability, at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She is also a private children’s art instructor and aspires to become an art teacher at schools around the world. In addition to constantly cuddling her mini-schnauzer named Sox, Zoe enjoys painting, printmaking, fencing, traveling, gardening, and smiling.
Originally from Seattle, Cerise Steel moved to New York City to pursue an undergraduate degree from Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts in Fiction Writing and Journalism. She received her master’s degree from Emerson College in Publishing and Writing and currently works as a design assistant at Penguin Random House. When she’s not writing she’s usually reading, and when she’s not reading she’s usually running. She loves to travel and experience other cultures through their food.
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