Then it went away, and I was a happy little atheist. To receive PBChat updates and reminders, please subscribe to our mailing list (no spam guarantee). *The subscription form below is for a different mailing list than the form on my 'Blog' page. Neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author of, Finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in fiction and author of, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein travels from Boston, MA. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. As she described it. I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. Its always nice to have a personalize query, but I dont think it will make or break a query. She serves on the World Economic Forums Council on Values. What are you drawn to? He also debates a tiger mother on how to raise a child, goes on Fox News to speak about the importance of reason, and has his brain scanned, engaging two neuroscientists on the question of whether free will and moral agency are compatible with the findings of neuroscience. "Nature, A witty, inventive, genre-bending work Kirkus (starred), Plato lives! She had become increasingly interested not only in the arguments that philosophers construct, but also in the person behind the arguments, and, in particular, the individually variable core intuitions brought to bear in philosophical thinking. WebPhilosopher & Novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. Jessica is consistently drawn to: adventure and survival stories (of any readership) When I fall for a book, I fall hard. The citation reads for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. WebRebecca Matte (she/her) joined Bradford Literary Agency as Contract Manager and agency assistant in 2022 before moving on to take on her own clients. My comfort level is between 400-600 words. Her 2005 bookIncompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel, was featured in articles inThe New YorkerandThe New York Times, received numerous favorable reviews, and was named one of the best books of the year byDiscovermagazine, theChicago Tribune, and theNew York Sun. She is a science picture book writer who I LOVE, and shes published by Scholastic. This year, while Im still looking for a few clients to add, I am focused on the incredible projects my authors and illustrators are developing so I will not be adding as many new clients. There's one tonight. Its a rollercoaster! She serves on the World Economic Forum's Council on Values. She's originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and earned her degree in English Literature from Duke University. Young Adult historicalromance set in the Middle East. Goldstein has written two biographical studies: Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel (2005); and Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity (2006). Especially those who have non-fiction projects (science, history, cultural). In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Why do you think that is and is there anything you feel writers should know when considering writing a chapter book? Authors deserve responses, and I wish I had enough hours in the day to send a personalized response to everyone. Chuck Sambuchino. Our highly respected legal team not only ensures pristine contracts, but works with our agents on the complex deal structures that are required in the changing world of intellectual property management. I think all three are important to establish from day one. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. WebBefore joining DeFiore and Co., Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. 6) When it comes to childrens literature, what audience and genre(s) would you consider your sweet spot? Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. More novels followed:The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind;The Dark Sister, which received the Whiting Writers Award;Mazel, which received the 1995 National Jewish Book Award and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award; andProperties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics. WebThe cookie is used by cdn services like CloudFare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. Beth Cato (A THOUSAND RECIPES FOR REVENGE, BREATH OF EARTH, CALL OF FIRE, ROAR OF SKY,DEEP ROOTS, THE CLOCKWORK DAGGER, andTHE CLOCKWORK CROWN), Shannon Fay (INNATE MAGIC, EXTERNAL FORCES), Alyssa Goodnight/Stephanie Graves (A COURAGE UNDIMMED,A VALIANT DECEIT, OLIVE BRIGHT, PIGEONEER, AUSTENTATIOUS, AUSTENSIBLY ORDINARY, and JUST SAY YES), Priscilla Oliveras (WEST SIDE LOVE STORY, ISLAND AFFAIR, ANCHORED HEARTS, HIS PERFECT PARTNER, HER PERFECT AFFAIR, THEIR PERFECT MELODY, and KISS ME, CATALINA), Nicole Peeler (TEMPEST RISING, Jane True series and JINN & JUICE), Amanda Weaver (THE ONE I LOVE TO HATE, LOVE AND THE LAWS OF MOTION, and LOVE AROUND THE CORNER), Liana De la Rosa (ANA MARIA AND THE FOX, TO RESIST A SCANDALOUS ROGUE, TO TAME A SCANDALOUS LADY and TO TEMPT A SCANDALOUS LORD), Emily Victoria (THIS GOLDEN FLAME and SILVER IN THE MIST), Bethany Bennett (ANY ROGUE WILL DO, WEST END EARL, and DUKES DO IT BETTER), Kate Pembrooke (NOT THE KIND OF EARL YOU MARRY and SAY YOU'LL BE MY LADY), Alanna Martin (HEART ON A LEASH, PAWS & PREJUDICE and LOVE AND LET BARK), Ali Solomon and Janine Annett (I AM "WHY DO I NEED VENMO?" She started as an editorial intern in early 2014, and from there she moved into an agency assistant position. February 1, 2020, 9:30 pm "Mattering Matters," Night of Philosophy and Ideas in conjunction with French Embassy, Library Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY . 17) Aside from a particular manuscript or even the work itself, what qualities in an author might fill you with excitement at the thought of working with them? WebAuthors Represented: Peter Bergen, James Carroll, Amy Chua, Matthew Crawford, Meghan Daum, Andrea Elliott, Sheri Fink, Atul Gawande, Malcolm Gladwell, Rebecca Goldstein, Eliza Griswold, Lev Grossman, Laura Hillenbrand, Hope Jahren, Patrick Keefe, Gideon Lewis Kraus, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Jill Lepore, Rick Perlstein, Joanna Smith Rakoff, *BothSecular and/or Christian themes welcome. . __stripe_mid. The arrival of Lynn Nesbit created Janklow & Nesbit Associates in 1989. WebRebecca Goldstein. I have been extremely fortunate over the last 18 months as my client list has grown. 15) In a query letter, do you have a preference regarding whether the author first dives into the pitch or a short personalization about why they specifically chose to query you? WebJESSICA SCHMEIDLER, FOUNDING LITERARY AGENT DBA Golden Wheat Literary Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. So, for example, he visits the Googleplex, the headquarters of Google, in Mountain View CA and discusses with both his media escort and a software engineer whether ethics can be crowdsourced. These are projects that really break the chapter book mold, and I would love to see more of these. Least favorite part? After interning on both the publishing side, and the agent side, she set her sights on becoming a Literary Agent, finding her home at Golden Wheat Literary. Goldstein is a MacArthur Fellow, and has received the National Humanities Medal,[12] the National Jewish Book Award, and numerous other honors. . Richly insightful, beautifully written, it is at once introduction, exploration and application, revealing the fascination and significance of philosophical ideas and their relevance to life." Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. I am currently closed to queries, but when Im open I do try and peek at the query inbox at least once a day. I love this question! WebLiterary Agents Ms. Rebecca Eskildsen Writers House Become a QueryTracker Member Join QueryTracker to access more query and agent information, including Search tools to help you find the right agent for your book. 10) When reviewing an author/illustrators portfolio, what are you looking for in their illustrations? Others only want an update when there is news to share (bad or good). The vacuum is filled by intellectual temperament, varying from one thinker to the next, expressive of his or her entire orientation toward reality (including orientations that reject any notion of reality). 14) It seems the Chapter book market is a difficult one. She has earned Join Now. This is an alert from our security service. These responsibilities make it difficult for me to stay on top of my query inbox. 19) About how many new clients do you take on a year? 12) What are some recent middle grade and young adult titles that youve especially enjoyed or are in the same vein of stories youd like to be queried with? We need to have a similar communication style, and a mutual understanding of respect and trust. However, sometimes thats not possible, and I know slow response times are not ideal for authors. In 2008, she was designated a Humanist Laureate by the International Academy of Humanism, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Emerson College, where she gave the commencement address. Matching quality writers to leading publishers, our agents skills are supported by an integrated foreign rights team with deep publishing relationships in markets throughout the world. WebRebecca received her Bachelors degree in English from (the illustrious) Spelman College and holds a Masters degree in Library Science from CUNY Queens College. Nine more book have followed, seven of them fiction, including 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, and two of them philosophical biographies, Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel, and Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity. Hear from Rebecca on how they weave their separate and intensely academic professional lives into a shared personal life. Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout and development assistant at Sony Pictures. Goldsteins writings emerge as brilliant arguments for the belief that fiction in our time may be the best vehicle for involving readers in questions of morality and existence. It was published in 2014 by Pantheon in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. Eventually, Spinoza's magnum opus, The Ethics,became her favorite text to teach, expanding into a semester-length course. I primarily teach emerging literacy workshops to teachers and school districts during the school year, so my conference schedule is limited from fall-late spring. The waiting part can be especially frustrating. I really love to have these types of authors on my list. 2012 Franke Visiting Fellow, Whitney Humanities Center, 2011 Humanist of the Year awarded April 2011 by the, 2011 Freethought Heroine awarded October 2011 by the. Rebecca Norris is a writer, producer, web enthusiast, and creator of the award-winning web series Split with her production company, Freebird Entertainment.Follow Rebecca on Twitter at @beckaroohoo.. While I do have author/illustrators on my list, I am always looking for picture book writers. Adult Action and Adventure that centers around elderly women putting down knitting needles and picking up nunchucks. I would love to find a few chapter book authors, a YA author with a strong literary style, and Im always on the lookout for books with science themes. She loves to learn and grow her perspectives--bonus points if she can laugh while doing it! I also love THE FIELD (NorthSouth Books) by Baptiste Paul, and MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM (Sterling) by Tammi Sauer. I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. The military moves her family way too much, but they currently live in El Paso, Texas. Goldsteins achievement . After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. Her next book, part of a series on great Jewish thinkers and themes, wasBetraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew who Gave Us Modernity, published in May 2006; it won the 2006 Koret International Jewish Book Award in Jewish Thought. 18)How has having a Masters certificate in Childrens Literature and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy informed your editorial process? After earning her Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University, where she studied with Thomas Nagel and wrote a dissertation titled "Reduction, Realism, and the Mind", she returned to Barnard as a professor of philosophy. She's especially interested in emerging writers and underrepresented voices; and, she's looking to develop long term relationships. December 10, 2019, 3:00 pm"Humanism and Religion in A Diverse Europe," Debates with Adolf Tobea, Room PHS 5B001, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium Did the spinning top fall at the end of the movie, Inception? By REBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others,The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. WISHTREE (Katherine Applegate) is also another MG that I can read time and time again. Like Alan, shes a novelist, using fiction to explore 36 Arguments for the Existence of God and imagining the Greek philosopher Plato coming back to life and engaging in a book tour, including lecturing at the Googleplex. They each bring something important to Childrens Literature, and Im the type of Agent who fights to put these projects in front of the right people. Increasingly, in her talks and interviews, she has been exploring what she has called "mattering theory" as an alternative to traditional utilitarianism. It was some time during her tenure at Barnard that, again to her own surprise, she used a summer vacation to write her first novel,The Mind-Body Problem. 16) Whats your average response time to a query? A great example of this would be LeUyem Pham, or Dow Phumiruk. I want my clients projects to be in the hands of readers who will love them as much as I do. She lives in Massachusetts. [25] She has held visiting fellowships at the Radcliffe Institute, Brandeis University, the Santa Fe Institute, Yale University, and Dartmouth College. I love books that incorporate science in some form or fashion. 9) Can you provide us with traditionally-published picture books that you love and are in the vein of picture books youd like to rep? 20) In your opinion what makes for a successful author-agent relationship? In 1996, she was named a MacArthur Fellow, the prize popularly known as the Genius award. It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. Her 2005 bookIncompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel, was featured in articles inThe New YorkerandThe New York Times, received numerous favorable reviews, and was named one of the best books of the year byDiscovermagazine, theChicago Tribune, and theNew York Sun. . She was also appointed a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the New College of the Humanities in London, U.K. in 2011, and continues to lecture there. I think my clients love/hate that about me. This could be via a relevant and profound realization, a vital reminder of what is important, something uplifting or inspiring in a realistic way, or simply by being funny! Please enable Cookies and reload the page. I wish I had the ability to speed things up, but the majority of these moving pieces inside the publishing industry are out of my control. Rebecca Sherman Writers House 21 West 26th Street New York, NY 10010 E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to logged-in members. Pan), and STARFISH (Akemi Dawn Bowman). 9 reviews If you like the fiction of Henry James, the psychology of his brother William, and have a taste for Gothic mysteries you will enjoy The Dark Sister. Goldstein had become increasingly interested not only in the arguments that philosophers construct, but also in the person behind the arguments, and, in particular, the individually variable core intuitions brought to bear in philosophical thinking. Chapter books are a kind of grey area in Kidlit. . Read more Read less In addition to Barnard, Goldstein has taught at Columbia, Rutgers, and Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and since 2014, she has been[24] a visiting professor at the New College of the Humanities in London. Rebecca represents a wide range of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. In that year she also delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, entitled The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature, which was published by University of Utah Press. Approached to contribute a book to Norton's series on great scientific discoveries, she decided to write about the Incompleteness Theorems. For me its imagining these books in the hands of young readers, or in a classroom setting. If anyone believes their material has been improperly included, contact us and we will immediately address the issue. Goldstein graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Ph.D. in philosophy. I also love difference color pallets. "Now that you're famous, even I might have to take you seriously." YES! Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. Susan is fond of charismatic characters, twisty plots, and happy endings. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down with veteran producer and literary manager Gary W. Goldstein (PrettyWoman, Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Wont Go Away. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to this website. If so, what are you looking for in chapter books? Anything by Jess Keating! The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others, The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. The novel is a curious mixture of the Victorian repressiveness about sex, intricate stories within stories, and Jewish humor. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. Join Now Website: www.writershouse.com/ Blog: www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/rebeccasherman/ Twitter: RebeccAgent WebRebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her She also decided to fill in her gaps in the history of philosophy, volunteering to teach a course on the 17th century rationalists. Im also still open to Illustrator submissions. It lasted through college. Before joining the agency, she was a Library Information Supervisor at Brooklyn Public Library. Before joining DeFiore and Co., Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. Right now, she is particularly interested in finding, cozies with a snarky and spirited heroine, crossover adventure fiction with a touch of romance, characters who pursue their artistic/creative passions, 2015-2020 by GOLDEN WHEAT LITERARY | strength through spiritual discernment. I really want my author/agent relationship to be a partnership. Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity. I want my clients projects to be in the hands of readers who will love them as much as I do. She has written ten books, both fiction and non-fiction. 11) What are some of the most common flaws or mistakes you see in the picture book manuscripts youre queried with? If you could be a character in any television show or film, what show or film would you choose and why? Goldstein discusses the difference between writing nonfiction and fiction. They each bring something important to Childrens Literature, and Im the type of Agent who fights to put these projects in front of the right people. I am very fortunate to have a FANTASTIC list of clients who are incredibly supportive, encouraging, and work hard to build one another up. Out in July, but here's a chance at a free early copy. I am really drawn to a portfolio which shows different colors, characters, and styles. My Masters in Education is focused on early literacy development. The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. Her aim had been to study Leibniz more closely, motivated by her interests in philosophy of science and philosophy of mathematics. A project that I really love/connect to that has a word count around 700-800 I will likely send back a revise and resubmit request with specific notes on where I think the story could be tightened to help save on word count. adventure and survival stories (of any readership), historical fiction that resonates with the present, fiction with literary elements(especially atmospheric nature or science elements, as well), nonfiction PBs (for fiction, it needs to have an emotional depth or relevance to, Nonfiction: survival or journeymemoirs, running (or other discipline-focused) devotionals, and something with a contemporary "victory garden". WebRebecca Newberger Goldstein does it all. I am especially looking for STEM or Science themed projects, and projects which feature quirky and comical characters. Her book of short stories,Strange Attractors, received a National Jewish Book Honor Award. Rebecca came from an illustrious literary family and was a remarkable writer and poet herself. [27], Goldstein's writing has also appeared in[28] chapters in a number of edited books, in journals including The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Times Book Review, The New York Review of Books, The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Tikkun, Commentary, and in blog format in The Washington Post's "On Faith" section.[29]. In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Last year I was actively building my client list. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away. 13) I see youre open to chapter books. Contact us for more information about booking Rebecca Newberger Goldstein for your next speaking engagement. Approached to contribute a book to Nortons series on great scientific discoveries, she decided to write about the Incompleteness Theorems. Webby Rebecca Goldstein " Not as profound as it aspires to be, but great fun for those who like to match wits against a tricky author practicing some masterful sleight-of-hand." She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I would be a cross between Miss Frizzle (from the Magic School bus) and the amazing Jodie Whittaker (Dr. Who). Her books tell a compelling story as they describe with wit, compassion and originality the interaction of mind and heart. 3) Whats something you as an agent face thats especially difficult or frustrating that writers may not know? She holds a BA from Barnard College and a JD from the George Washington University Law Center. She spent four years at Penguin Random House, Inc., first as the Director of Foreign Rights for The Doubleday Publishing Group, and then as Vice President & Director of Subsidiary Rights for The Random House Publishing Group. Maybe I'll see you there? Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. 1) Whats a day in the life of literary agent Rebecca Angus like? WebAgency Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. Its the feeling of finding something extraordinary that drives me every day. Goldsteins latest book Plato at the Googleplex was published in 2014. To her surprise, it was the rationalist Spinoza who most fascinated her, putting her bias against metaphysics to the test. For this we must thank Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's inventiveness and intellectual courage. That was probably my last burst of religious passion. I really love THE BAD GUYS, CATSTRONAUTS, and NARWHAT: UNICORN OF THE SEA. "The Arts Fuse, Plato at the Googleplex is a wonderful bookenjoyably readable, full of stimulating insights and refreshing observations, unintimidatingly erudite, and salted with a gentle wit. Publishing is hard, and the hardest part is falling in love with a manuscript, and not understanding why others dont love it as much as I do. . Agent statistics, detailing how long each agent typically takes to respond to a query. Women's Fiction involving a Rosie the Riveter influenced story. Janklow & Nesbit authors have garnered every major accolade from the Pulitzer Prize to the Academy Award. In Young Adult, I especially enjoyed Samira Ahmeds LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS. A MacArthur Fellowship in 1996 led to the writing of Properties of Light (2000), a ghost story about love, betrayal, and quantum physics. To a partial or full? Among Rebecca's many accolades, in 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Each client has a submission spreadsheet tracker which they have access too. While in graduate school she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship and a Whiting Foundation Fellowship. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy. Shes not dismayed by the future heat-death of the Universe, but instead relishes the experience of being alive, now, and living in the moment. I would be even more exited if the project was set outside of the U.S., or even in a Latin America, Central America, or Caribbean setting. Our accounting and royalties department assures timely and accurate receipt of payments from around the world utilizing our proprietary software, as well as facilitating compliance with global financial authority requirements. They currently live in El Paso, Texas graduate work at Princeton,. 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