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003 - Query Letter 101
09/01/2026
003 - Query Letter 101
You’ve heard you need a query letter when submitting your picture book, but what is a query letter exactly? What should it include? What should be left out? Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund, published picture book authors and co-founders of , share the basics of what to include in your query letter to agents or editors, including: The purpose of the query letter All about salutations What to include in your introductory paragraph How to craft your pitch paragraph Narrative Pitch formula and examples Basics of the Comp Title Paragraph What to include (and not to include) in your bio paragraph Concluding your query letters Books mentioned in this episode: by Dan Santat Are by Maurice Sendak by Dev Petty and Mike Boldt Want to know more about picture book submissions? Grab our free training at . If you enjoy the podcast, please like, subscribe, and review so other kidlit creators can find us! If you have a question about submissions you’d like us to answer on the podcast or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes, leave us a (anonymous if you wish) voicemail here: Thank you for listening!
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