Her sophomore picture book, Princesses Can Fix It! (Page Street Kids), was praised by Kirkus as “A fix for tired gender roles.” She came to BookEnds with more than ten years of experience in children's literature, including at an agency, as a freelance editor and children's book reviewer.Īs a children's author, her picture book debut Chicken Wants A Nap (Creative Editions) was called 'A surprising gem' in a starred Kirkus review and was nominated for the 2019 Bridge to Reading Picture Book Awards. She joined BookEnds in June 2016 as their first picture book and illustration agent, and is thrilled to represent a diverse and inclusive list of debut and award-winning creators of fiction, non-fiction, and illustration for children. An appealing picture book for reading aloud, particularly in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day.Tracy Marchini (she/her) is a Senior Literary Agent at BookEnds, Jr. Capturing the girls' distinct personalities, the illustrations glow with warm, delicate colors. Capturing the girls' distinct personalities, the illustrations glow with warm, delicate colors.An appealing picture book for reading aloud, particularly in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day.' - Booklist, 'The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for.' - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW 'Valentine's Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild's uplifting wintry tale.a race through the snow-choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua's simple, light-filled watercolors-brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance.' - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ' The sensitive third-person narrative details Violet's thoughts and emotions throughout the story and reveals Mira's in the happy ending. ' - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW 'Valentine's Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild's uplifting wintry tale.a race through the snow-choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua's simple, light-filled watercolors-brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance.' - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ' The sensitive third-person narrative details Violet's thoughts and emotions throughout the story and reveals Mira's in the happy ending.

'The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for.

Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild