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What Marissa is looking for
Marissa is open to a wide range of children’s book authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators. Across the board, she is on the lookout for stories by traditionally underrepresented and marginalized creators. She is especially drawn to stories inspired by personal experience. Find out more about what Marissa is looking for on her MSWL .
Notable sales & clients
- The Water Princess by Susan Verde
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marissa Brown open to queries right now?
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What genres does Marissa Brown represent?
Marissa Brown represents Fiction.
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