About Harry
Fresh off a year's experience as a publicity assistant with a small university press, I've just moved to New York to pursue a career in what I really love: children's books. I'm especially looking for positions in editorial, publicity, or literary agencies.
My favorite books are young adult and children's fiction and literature (especially fantasy) and picture books.
Currently Reading: "The K... More
Books Recently Added to Harry's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Books 1 - 4 of 5 from Harry's bookshelf, View all 5 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
1. The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember) (Paperback) Author: Jeanne DuPrau Publisher: Yearling |
Ages 9-12 |
7/7/2008 Add | |||
Harry said: The high point of DuPrau's writing, to me, is the fact that she managed to never write a simile or a metaphor that makes a comparison her characters wouldn't be able to make. She can do a lot with som...more tags: I read , I recommend | |||||
13,401 Reviews | |||||
2. His Dark Materials Trilogy: The Golden Compass / The Subtle Knife / The ... Author: Philip Pullman Publisher: Yearling |
Young Adults |
7/7/2008 Add | |||
Harry said: These are the books that turned me on to children's literature. They're compelling, they're set in an incredibly well-thought-out universe, they're filled with realistic and engaging characters, they...more tags: I read , I recommend , Inspired me | |||||
6,742 Reviews | |||||
3. The Little Prince (Paperback) Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupery Publisher: Harcourt |
Ages 9-12 |
7/7/2008 Add | |||
Harry said: My all-time favorite. I strongly prefer the translation of the 1968 edition to the more recent edition. tags: I read , I recommend , Inspired me | |||||
67,656 Reviews | |||||
4. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) (Hardcover) Author: Lemony Snicket Illustrator: Brett Helquist Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 9-12 |
7/7/2008 Add | |||
Harry said: Speaking of Lemony Snicket. This is a stand-in for the entire series, of course. I can't really say enough about how much I like the narrative voice in this series and the universe that Snicket hint...more tags: I read , I recommend | |||||
23,929 Reviews | |||||
Bestselling order determined by Amazon.com SalesRank(tm) |
Profile Comments
Comment by Tom Geyer on 7/9/2009 at 3:41 PM:
Hi Harry,
I've posted a bit of my YA manuscript with my profile. Please give it 30 seconds. You won't be disappointed.
Tom
Hi Harry,
I've posted a bit of my YA manuscript with my profile. Please give it 30 seconds. You won't be disappointed.
Tom
Comment by M Stagi on 6/14/2009 at 12:47 PM:
Looking for artwork that's a little different? I'm an illustrator looking for representation....
http://www.artistsites.org/mstagi/
Thanks for looking!
Looking for artwork that's a little different? I'm an illustrator looking for representation....
http://www.artistsites.org/mstagi/
Thanks for looking!
Comment by Laura Dawn Sky on 5/19/2009 at 6:40 AM:
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work and writings. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, and i have a website link coming soon on my JF profile. Thanks.
Hi, i am in search of Authors/publishers/agents, who may be insterested in my style of art work and writings. Childrens and Adults too. Please feel free to check out my work if you have time, and i have a website link coming soon on my JF profile. Thanks.
Comment by Jude Welch on 3/27/2009 at 7:01 PM:
Hello Harry!
I wish you the best. I don't know where you live now, but if NY does not pan out, Massachusetts has plenty to offer.
Follow your dream!
Hello Harry!
I wish you the best. I don't know where you live now, but if NY does not pan out, Massachusetts has plenty to offer.
Follow your dream!
Comment by winson seow on 2/18/2009 at 6:12 AM:
Hey fellow, glad t meet you here, i was looking for the agent for my book, i've write a fiction and advanture manuscript, please let me know if you interest. i like new generation fiction though
Hey fellow, glad t meet you here, i was looking for the agent for my book, i've write a fiction and advanture manuscript, please let me know if you interest. i like new generation fiction though
Comment by Steven White on 2/1/2009 at 10:22 PM:
Hello Eric,
Would you be interested in agenting a previously author in the tennis arena. I have a manuscript ready for submission.
Steven White, Professional Tennis Registry
Hello Eric,
Would you be interested in agenting a previously author in the tennis arena. I have a manuscript ready for submission.
Steven White, Professional Tennis Registry
Comment by Sandie Muncaster on 11/16/2008 at 12:23 PM:
Hi Harry. Good Luck with your new career and hope to see you around :)
Hi Harry. Good Luck with your new career and hope to see you around :)
Comment by matt meiners on 10/6/2008 at 10:16 PM:
The picture I have posted is the winning entry for the contest. She will be illistrating the entire story at publication. She is very talented, and at the age of 14 has a wonderful future ahead. Her parents are very excited, and supportive. The folowing is a copy of my web site, iwishafish.com Hope ... more
Comment by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz on 10/4/2008 at 1:33 PM:
Hi, I'm Phyllis Sdoia-Satz, an educator, published author, professional musician and I have a new project called The Life and Times of Sasha, the Sad Ferret and am looking for a new agent. Mine is retiring very soon.
Sasha is a children's story about a sad ferret who goes looking for a friend.... more
Sasha is a children's story about a sad ferret who goes looking for a friend.... more
Comment by david eland on 8/19/2008 at 11:28 AM:
Mr. Huberty,
Single dad with maybe something worthy. The kids think so...how about you?
Mr. Huberty,
Single dad with maybe something worthy. The kids think so...how about you?
Comment by Marija Miletic-Dail on 8/15/2008 at 1:22 PM:
Please, Harry, have a look at my work and see if you could be my friend and my agent,'Thanx,
Marija
www.animationcottage.com
Please, Harry, have a look at my work and see if you could be my friend and my agent,'Thanx,
Marija
www.animationcottage.com
Comment by neil salway on 7/14/2008 at 4:01 AM:
Hi Harry,
Thanks for including me in your list of friends.
All the best,
Neil.
Hi Harry,
Thanks for including me in your list of friends.
All the best,
Neil.
How do I query you?
My name is Judith Welch
e-mail [email protected]