Emily Keyes

@esckeyes.bsky.social

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Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her

Photo of display of the picture book, Little Awá written and illustrated by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio, at the Reycraft Books booth 4431 at ALA
Author Lizzie Brooks signing her debut picture book.
Phot of I voted sticker and Vote NYC pen.
Cover of "Kindness Glows in the Dark" by Gama Valle with illustrations by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio. Quote from starred review by SLJ: "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection."
The sharp lines and roving hills in the illustrations on these pages highlight the beauty of Puerto Rico; the style of the award-winning Puerto Rican illustrator pairs perfectly with the text. Nube finds a friend, ­Kamil, stealing from her garden. Though she initially agrees that she won’t tell anyone, everyone finds out and starts ignoring Kamil. Nube must make amends and find a way to care for her friend better in the future. This sweet story is diverse, spotlighting life in a country with its unique fireflylike insect, the cucubano, as well as native fruits and characters with varied shares of skin color and abilities. The story emphasizes caring for others in one’s community, with a text that is enhanced by helpful same-page pronunciation guides. The supplementary text at the end provides extra ­detail about Puerto Rico, which makes Valle’s story even more meaningful. VERDICT A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection"
Keyes Agency is open to queries on March 2. MSWL: - Cozy fantasy in adult and YA - MG for reluctant readers, especially underrepresented - YA romance from underrepresented authors, particularly disabled creators - Lyrical picture books with a unique and unexpected rhyme schemes Images of similar books Emily has sold.
Deal announcement for Emily Barth Isler and Page Keiser's new book with Nancy Paulsen.
Cover of "Little Awa" by Mrinalia Alvarez Astacio with an image of a bird from the book beside it. Available March 10.
Terrible photo of Lynn Johnson and Regina Brooks at the People of Publishing Conference 2025
Photo of weather app saying it is 16 degrees Fahrenheit but feels like 3.
Holiday card illustration by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio
"Mi Tierra is a a NCTE 2025 Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children Recommend Book!"
Covers of 'We Kept Her in the Cellar" by WR Gorman, "Shooting for Stars" by Christine Webb, "The Skeleton Flute" by Damara Allen, "The Color of Sound" by Emily Barth Isler, "Hide and Seeker" by Daka Hermon and "Forsooth" by Jimmy Matejek-Morris.
Distress Tolerance: Radical Acceptance Step-by-step worksheet provided to Emily Keyes.
Black and white image of a lamb.
Graphic says "introducing Calvin" with heart over the cover of the book. Lower caption says "Forsooth" by Jimmy Matejek-Morris on sale now!"
"Would you like a bag?" by Mikayla Korczynski.