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Stephen Fraser

@fraserstephena.bsky.social

I am an Executive Agent with The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency, representing children's book writers and illustrators. With a Master's degree in Children's Literature, I have been in publishing for 45 years.

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Hooray! Happy Pub Day for Kristine Lombardi's CROUTON
(Random House), the year's most delightful picture book!
Buy a copy -- buy, two!

Congratulations, Kristine.

27.01.2026 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Ink Witch Check out The Ink Witch - <b>For fans of <i>Amari and the Night Brothers</i> and <i>The Okay Witch</i> comes a hilarious and affirming cozy fantasy about the adventures of a girl who discovers she is ...

JDLA client Steph Cherrywell is the ALA 2026 Stonewall Honor Award winner for their middle-grade novel THE INK WITCH (Little, Brown Young Readers)! Congratulations on receiving this important award, Steph! @stephcherrywell.com bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

26.01.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Be sure to check out the latest issue of our agency's newsletter on jdlit.com, describing the advent of the agency, industry changes over the past 25 years, and highlights of amazing books listed year by year !

24.01.2026 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our friend Andy McPhee's impressive new book is just out from Prometheus Books, THE DOCTORS' RIOT OF 1788. Get a copy! And congratulations, Andy!

11.01.2026 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My copy of Kristine Lombardi's picture book, CROUTON (Random House) just arrived -- the year's most delightful picture book! It comes out officially on Jan. 27. Get your copy!

08.01.2026 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary
of The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency,
continuing to bring outstanding books to adults
and children alike, garnering starred reviews
and major awards.

01.01.2026 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Best Childrenโ€™s Books 2025: 24 Top Picks From the Yearโ€™s โ€˜Best-Ofโ€™ Lists What are the best childrenโ€™s books of 2025? We looked at 2025 best book lists to find the very best, including โ€œEvery Monday Mabelโ€ and โ€œFireworks.โ€

Another terrific honor for JDLA client Steph Cherrywell! @stephcherrywell.com Her middle-grade THE INK WITCH is listed as a Best Children's Book 2025 by Pen America!
pen.org/best-childre...

15.12.2025 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Children's Book Council (CBC) has awarded
Susan Edwards Richmond's THE GREAT
POLLINATOR COUNT (Peachtree)( the 2026
best STEM book. Congratulations Susan!

11.12.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Pub Day for Maarianne McShane's delightful picture book, BELFAST GINGERBREAD GIRL!

24.11.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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