Amanda Carbonell

@amandalitagent

Former junior literary agent📚 She/Her/Ella. 🇵🇷 Editing Services: editingtales.com Misc: linktr.ee/amandacarbonell

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Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· 28d

Editing Tales is having a summer sale on select services for anybody looking for an editor for their query packages, first chapters, partials, and more. DM, email (editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com, or use the contact form on my site to ask any questions, receive a quote, or to book! #bookediting

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Aug 27

I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Jul 24

If any editors are looking for a picture book featuring a grumpy goat and a nervous horse learning how to coexist in the same pasture, I would love to send it your way! 🩷 (Mockup made on Canva, using all Canva graphics/designs, this is not the art 🩷)

Top of half of image has a blue background with soft blue and white clouds. There is a horse to the left, a goat to the right, and farmhouse in the center, a chicken to the left, and a pesky mole.
Bottom half of the page has fun stars, squiggles, and other doodles.

The text reads (in red) BENNIE & CHANCE

Text below reads:

Bennie the goat had the pasture all to himself—and he liked it that way.

No one to share his apples, his shady spot, or his favorite patch of grass. Just peace and quiet. That is until Chance, a clumsy, nervous horse, trots in and turns Bennie’s perfect pasture upside down!

Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Mar 13

Hi #editors, my wonderful client @stephanieowens.bsky.social is on sub with a sweet picture book featuring a shy boy on his first day of kindergarten whose words don't want to come out. This story is currently out #onsub. Please contact me if you would like to see it in your inbox 🩷

The background is a soft mint green and the images in the corners from left to right (top and bottom) are: T-rex, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and a brachiosaurus.

Text reads:

The Quiet Boy's Mighty ROAR!

When a young boy’s words go into hiding on his first day of kindergarten, he stomps into action with his roaring creativity to connect and communicate with his new classmates. Whether it’s showing off his dino-riffic style, crafting a special invitation note, or expressing his feelings through a playful puppet show, this brave little dino-fan proves that being himself is the fiercest thing of all–even when his words take a little longer to show up.

Author: Stephanie Owens
Agent: Amanda Carbonell
Belcastro Literary Agency

On Sub Now!

All images found on Canva and are being used for creative purposes only.

The background is a soft mint green and the dino images in the corners from left to right (top and bottom) are: T-rex, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and a brachiosaurus.

Top Center Photo: A picture of a classroom with tables, chairs, bookshelves, maps and art work.
Middle Left Photo: A group of kids sitting around in a circle with their teacher.
Center Photo: A shy boy hiding.
Middle Right: A photo of a child's hands covered in paint.
Center Photo Bottom: An image of kids crossing the street to the school bus.

All images found on Canva and Pinterest and are being used for creative purposes only.

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Mar 11

My wonderful client Nicole is officially out on sub! If any editors are looking for a hilarious Christmas book to add to their list, this one may be for you! Get ready to guide the sleigh with silly Comet who is tired of playing second fiddle to the shiny nosed favorite, Rudolph. 🎄 #onsub

Background is red with the top left and right border being golden snowflakes -- also in the top left corner are Christmas lights with stars and balls and on the right side there is a Christmas tree. The bottom left and right border are of an assortment of Christmas accessories like Christmas hats, presents, cookies, stars, and more. In the left bottom corner there is a cluster of golden stars and in the right corner there are strings of red and green Christmas lights.

Image Top Middle: A herd of reindeer.
Image Middle Left: Christmas lights.
Center Photo: A reindeer sitting in the snow.
Middle Right: An empty sleigh with red velvet seats in front of a Christmas tree.
Bottom Middle Photo: A fireplace with stockings hung and candles on the mantle, a white and green Christmas tree with decorations to the left, and presents.

Images found on Pinterest and Canva.

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Mar 4

Editors, keep your eyes peeled for @ashleedani.bsky.social's chapter book on sub today which is a mix of JUMANJI x THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE when a group of friends play with their new deck of cryptozoology cards only to be transported on a wild adventure to save these cryptid's from extinction!

Top Left: A group of friends sitting on a tree.
Top Middle: An image of a swamp with an alligator resting on a resting on a broken tree.
Top Right: A backpack in a forest, resting on the side of a tree.

Middle Left: A wooden foot-bridge in the center of a lake.
Center Photo: A snap of a bayou in Louisiana with text that reads, Welcome to Louisiana in the middle.
Middle Right: A house in the middle of the forest surrounded by wildflowers.

Bottom Left: A notebook resting on a tree stump.
Bottom Middle: A colony of honey bees.
Bottom Right: A map with the word, wilderness, in the center.

All photos found on Pinterest and are being used for creative purposes only!

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Feb 21

I am OVER the moon to announce that I am now representing the incredibly talented @teachertoauthor.bsky.social! Her picture books filled with hijinks and silly characters, immediately pulled me in! I am SO excited to bring her stories to the world! 🩷 Welcome to @belcastroagency.bsky.social

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Jan 10

Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code AMANDA30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc?fbclid=Iw…

Three flowers sprouting from the grass below. Soft green background.

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Picture Book Creators Conference
January 24th, 2025

Amanda Carbonell@amandalitagent· Nov 22

I am over the moon to announce that I have signed my second client, the incredibly talented @ashleedani.bsky.social! Ashlee's amazing chapter book featuring cryptozoology, plus her super fun picture books had me HOOKED! I can't wait to get these projects out there! Give her a follow & stay tuned 🩷