Kaitlyn Sanchez is a literary agent with the Bradford Literary Agency. She joined Bradford Literary in 2022 with two years of agenting experience under her belt. Kaitlyn is the proud co-creator and co-host of the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest and Kidlit Zombie Week as well as creator and co-host of the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy Contest. As a mom, wife, and middle school math teacher, Kaitlyn enjoys playing soccer, binge-watching TV shows, and, of course, reading, especially when sheÕs all cozied up with her husband and daughter reading together. Kaitlyn is an editorial agent and always works with her clients to make sure weÕre putting out their best work. SheÕs highly communicative and invested in every aspect of helping her clients have a strong and happy career.

Kaitlyn is looking for childrenÕs books (picture books through YA) in all categories, including graphic novels, nonfiction, and illustration. She is incredibly eclectic in her tastes, with a great affinity for emotional stories as well as funny stories. Kaitlyn is always looking for diversity in all forms, including but not limited to BIPOC, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+. Kaitlyn loves working with artists, so sheÕs always on the lookout for great illustrators, author-illustrators, and graphic novelists.

Note: Kaitlyn generally leans PG and PG-13 for most submissions, though some intensity here and there is fine.