Karen Kilpatrick is a literary agent with the East West Literary Agency. She is passionate about helping people tell their stories and works with a select group of clients to cultivate and nurture their careers in childrenÕs publishing. As a former VP of marketing and innovation in the toy industry, a picture book and early graphic novel author, and an attorney, Karen has a unique perspective on the publishing and entertainment space. She accepts submissions for board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Karen is a graduate of Georgetown University and NYU School of Law.