About Stephen
I'm a literary agent with Foundry Literary + Media in New York City. Among my favorite authors for children are M.T. Anderson, Roald Dahl, Louis Sachar, Kate DiCamillo, Mo Willems, Laurie Halse Anderson, Ellen Hopkins, Kenneth Oppel, Richard Adams, Eoin Colfer, and Marcus Zusak.
Below is a recent bio. I'm glad to be a Jacketflap member and hope to network with fellow lovers of children's lit... More
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Profile Comments
Comment by ZooDoc Animal Lover on 1/25/2009 at 11:06 PM:
Hey Stephen! You have a lot of people pulling at you, so I’ll simply say that my novel "War Star Rising!" is along the lines of courageous young people who make a positive difference in their world. It was inspired by my daughter who was one courageous young lady in the face of a terminal illness... more
Comment by Kay Monroe on 1/18/2009 at 12:38 AM:
Your picture says it all.
Like many others, I am new to the writing scene. I would love to send you a copy of my book for middle grade children. It's sad, beautiful, uplifting, rather lyrically composed, and somewhat literary as well. If any of that sounds appealing, I would love to hear f... more
Like many others, I am new to the writing scene. I would love to send you a copy of my book for middle grade children. It's sad, beautiful, uplifting, rather lyrically composed, and somewhat literary as well. If any of that sounds appealing, I would love to hear f... more
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 1/8/2009 at 10:07 PM:
I love the avitar Stephen. "Their's no earthly way of knowing which direction we are going..." Oops, sorry I guess it's obvious I've watched that movie too much.
I love the avitar Stephen. "Their's no earthly way of knowing which direction we are going..." Oops, sorry I guess it's obvious I've watched that movie too much.
Comment by Paola Jofre on 1/2/2009 at 6:07 PM:
Happy New Year Stephen !! Thank you for accepting ......btw love your avatar
Happy New Year Stephen !! Thank you for accepting ......btw love your avatar
Comment by Lisa LaMonica on 12/10/2008 at 1:19 PM:
Hello Stephen, I'm looking for a new agent for my next books, one is a dating book, follow up to one published by Simon/Schuster, the others are kids books. I hope you can help, Lisa
Hello Stephen, I'm looking for a new agent for my next books, one is a dating book, follow up to one published by Simon/Schuster, the others are kids books. I hope you can help, Lisa
Comment by Linda Hayes on 12/7/2008 at 9:52 AM:
Hi Stephen,
Anyone ever tell you that you bear a resemblance to Willy Wonka? LOL!
Hi Stephen,
Anyone ever tell you that you bear a resemblance to Willy Wonka? LOL!
Comment by D.M. Cunningham on 10/24/2008 at 12:02 PM:
Hey Stephen,
Thanks for adding me to the inner circle.
Hey Stephen,
Thanks for adding me to the inner circle.
Comment by CJ Raymer on 10/20/2008 at 9:21 PM:
Hi Stephen! Nice to see ya here. BTW, Wonka ROCKS!
Hi Stephen! Nice to see ya here. BTW, Wonka ROCKS!
Comment by Vin Libassi on 10/8/2008 at 11:16 AM:
Greetings earthling! I did a cover for Marilee Brothers and I'm calling on her friends. Nice to meet you. Do you represent illustrators? Wonka Wonka!!!
Greetings earthling! I did a cover for Marilee Brothers and I'm calling on her friends. Nice to meet you. Do you represent illustrators? Wonka Wonka!!!
Comment by matt meiners on 10/6/2008 at 10:00 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 Ricardo Amado on 10/5/2008 at 1:08 PM:
Hey Stephen. Can't get enough of your profile pic. That's exactly how I been feeling lately too. "Willy Wonka seeks Oompa-Loompas, and maybe a Charlie." Sounds like a creepy personal ad, but that's how I feel about my company Romeo+Juliet Press. So much growth these past 2 weeks I've been on leave, ... more
Comment by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz on 10/4/2008 at 2:11 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 Ricardo Amado on 9/25/2008 at 6:21 PM:
Hmmm, why do you look so familiar?? have we met somewhere??
Hmmm, why do you look so familiar?? have we met somewhere??
Comment by Linda Collison on 9/2/2008 at 9:59 PM:
The books you represent sound intriguing. Best wishes for a successful fall season!
The books you represent sound intriguing. Best wishes for a successful fall season!
Comment by Nicole Hubbard on 8/25/2008 at 12:09 PM:
Hey Stephen.
Nice bio picture.
I'm a writer/illustrator in college with one novel complete and many others underway (I just can't help it, writing is something I must do or go nuts). I'm trying to break into the writing business. Can you help?
Hey Stephen.
Nice bio picture.
I'm a writer/illustrator in college with one novel complete and many others underway (I just can't help it, writing is something I must do or go nuts). I'm trying to break into the writing business. Can you help?
Comment by Hilary Hyland on 8/14/2008 at 10:42 AM:
Good to be on your friends list. Thanks!
How many chihuahuas does it take to make one Newfoundland dog? Hint: see my website (blog) or ask Jean Feiwel.
Hilary Hyland
Good to be on your friends list. Thanks!
How many chihuahuas does it take to make one Newfoundland dog? Hint: see my website (blog) or ask Jean Feiwel.
Hilary Hyland
Comment by Marilee Brothers on 8/13/2008 at 2:44 PM:
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for accepting my invite! I'm new to Jacketflap. Actually, I'm new to YA fiction and I'm having a great time with it. It's that fifteen-year-old girl inside me that just has to have her say! Now, hard at work on second book in the Unbidden Magic series.
Regards,
Mari... more
Thanks for accepting my invite! I'm new to Jacketflap. Actually, I'm new to YA fiction and I'm having a great time with it. It's that fifteen-year-old girl inside me that just has to have her say! Now, hard at work on second book in the Unbidden Magic series.
Regards,
Mari... more
Comment by Kim Wheedleton on 8/13/2008 at 12:48 PM:
Hello, Stephen! Thanks very much for the add.
Hello, Stephen! Thanks very much for the add.
Comment by Kim Schuelke on 6/3/2008 at 11:02 AM:
Hi, Stephen,
You look a guy with a sense of humor. My husband and I have a stuffed bear named Brownie. He begs us to take him on roadtrips. But he hates it when we call him a "BeanButt". Good to have you on JacketFlap!
Kim Schuelke
Hi, Stephen,
You look a guy with a sense of humor. My husband and I have a stuffed bear named Brownie. He begs us to take him on roadtrips. But he hates it when we call him a "BeanButt". Good to have you on JacketFlap!
Kim Schuelke
Comment by Eleanor Aspin on 5/21/2008 at 6:53 PM:
Stephen...
Love the hat, the ruffle, and I'm expecting to find a golden ticket for a friendship here on JF. What-do-ya-say?
ElAspin
author of upcoming illustrated novella, 'Abby's Attic Adventures'
www.eleanoraspinbooks.com
Stephen...
Love the hat, the ruffle, and I'm expecting to find a golden ticket for a friendship here on JF. What-do-ya-say?
ElAspin
author of upcoming illustrated novella, 'Abby's Attic Adventures'
www.eleanoraspinbooks.com
Comment by Carly Patrick on 5/7/2008 at 3:18 AM:
Hi Stephen,
Read your bio and decided to email you a picture book submission - hope you enjoy reading it!
Many thanks
Carly (from Oz)
Hi Stephen,
Read your bio and decided to email you a picture book submission - hope you enjoy reading it!
Many thanks
Carly (from Oz)
Comment by Miranda Koerner on 4/15/2008 at 2:16 PM:
Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar have been two of my favorites since childhood. You can't go wrong with snozzcumbers and strange teachers who turn children into apples!
Roald Dahl and Louis Sachar have been two of my favorites since childhood. You can't go wrong with snozzcumbers and strange teachers who turn children into apples!
Comment by Moshe Marks on 4/3/2008 at 12:25 AM:
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Hello, I am a new member, Moshe Marks. I have written a book on child abuse/male Incest. I have gotten interest here in the NYC health and Jewish Educational communities. Please review my Bio under member name Moshem. I may also be listed as Moshe Marks.
Thank you
Comment by Risa Williams on 3/14/2008 at 9:06 PM:
Hi Stephen - I am a huge Willy Wonka fan. Definitely prefer Wilder to Depp in that role. Nice puppet.
Hi Stephen - I am a huge Willy Wonka fan. Definitely prefer Wilder to Depp in that role. Nice puppet.
Comment by Feed My Sheep on 3/13/2008 at 5:03 PM:
Hi, Stephen, I'm Sheep and I am a children's book writer, I am currently looking for a literary agent, can you help me?
Sheep
Hi, Stephen, I'm Sheep and I am a children's book writer, I am currently looking for a literary agent, can you help me?
Sheep
Comment by Abigail Samoun on 2/26/2008 at 2:21 PM:
Purple ruffled shirt, green bow tie, top hat---you've got style, brother.
Purple ruffled shirt, green bow tie, top hat---you've got style, brother.
Comment by Angela Cerrito on 2/22/2008 at 2:20 PM:
Well.. the candy was tempting -but I went with a different pic -
Well.. the candy was tempting -but I went with a different pic -
Comment by Angela Cerrito on 2/17/2008 at 3:59 AM:
Love your profile pic. I would use it for the conference mug, but you 'called first'
Maybe I'll go with thecandy instead?
Love your profile pic. I would use it for the conference mug, but you 'called first'
Maybe I'll go with thecandy instead?
Comment by Mindy Weiss on 2/16/2008 at 10:18 PM:
Hi Stephen. Thanks for the add. It's nice to see you on JacketFlap.
Hi Stephen. Thanks for the add. It's nice to see you on JacketFlap.
Hi Stephen,
I'm new to JacketFlap. Hope we can talk more in the coming days.
Reena