Why do you think that is and is there anything you feel writers should know when considering writing a chapter book? WebREBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN is the author of Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel and of six works of fi ction. Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout and development assistant at Sony Pictures. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccaliterary. Im especially excited to read her newest book, INTERNMENT. Some of my authors want a weekly update, even if there are no changes. Publishing Agent Rebecca Angus was a new agent at Golden Wheat Literary. In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. If you could find out the answer to any question in the world big or small what would it be and why? 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." Adult Action and Adventure that centers around elderly women putting down knitting needles and picking up nunchucks. Definitely Picture Books and Middle Grade! 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, whichwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. For requested material such as a partial for full, you can expect 6 months. . 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. Rebecca came from an illustrious literary family and was a remarkable writer and poet herself. . I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. 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. 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. I would prefer any personalization be included after the pitch. 80% of my day is spent in front of my computer screen, or on the phone. Rebecca Goldstein is a MacArthur Fellow, a professor of philosophy, and the author of five novels and a collection of short stories. 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? . What can I do to prevent this in the future? I also love difference color pallets. 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. "Times Higher Education Supplement(UK), "The sparkle & vivacity of a Shaw play She brings off this tour de force with madcap brilliance & commanding authority. From an editorial perspective, I can identify changes, or problems with projects based on readership, literacy etc. Out in July, but here's a chance at a free early copy. AAR/AALA Member: No. The Mind-Body Problemwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. She was the Miller Scholar at the Santa Fe Institute in 2011,a Franke Visiting Fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, in 2012 and the Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth College in 2013. 11) What are some of the most common flaws or mistakes you see in the picture book manuscripts youre queried with? I also love THE FIELD (NorthSouth Books) by Baptiste Paul, and MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM (Sterling) by Tammi Sauer. Young Adult literaryfiction about love, family and hope and will make me ugly cry. The novel is a curious mixture of the Victorian repressiveness about sex, intricate stories within stories, and Jewish humor. SEARCHING was made possible through the support of grant #61963 from the John Templeton Foundation. 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. Big Think Interview: Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, What Would Plato Say? I think both of my degrees really parallel one another well. The book alternates between expository chapters, which attempt to place Plato in the context of his extraordinary culture, and modern-day dialogues, which feature Plato himself engaging with the issues of the 21st century. Eventually, Spinozas magnum opus, The Ethics,became her favorite text to teach, expanding into a semester-length course. The concept of the mattering map has been widely adopted in contexts as diverse as cultural criticism,[8][9] psychology,[10] and behavioral economics.[11]. 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. For me, my educational goals really bridged my two working environments together. There are frequent times where Im balancing my Agent responsibilities, as well taking care of a toddler while my husband is deployed, or in the field for weeks at a time. A MacArthur Fellowship in 1996 led to the writing of Properties of Light (2000), a ghost story about love, betrayal, and quantum physics. The military moves her family way too much, but they currently live in El Paso, Texas. Rebecca Eskildsen Writers House. The 70th installment in this series is with agent Kate Testerman (KT Literary) for Rebecca Petruck's middle-grade novel, Steering Toward Normal (Abrams/Amulet, May 13, 2014). "The Washington Post, "ingenious, entertaining, and challenging"The Atlantic"The man who gave us philosophy as we know it is back, walking among us . You may have to put it down for the occasional breather, but you will be happy to find it vibrating in your hands again. I am very fortunate to have a FANTASTIC list of clients who are incredibly supportive, encouraging, and work hard to build one another up. . Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout It can feel a bit like running in a hamster wheel every day, so to change things up I spend my evenings working on edits for my clients projects, or reading new manuscripts. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in Classics at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Rebecca and her husband, Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading cognitive scientists, have been called "the brainiest power couple in America" by Salon magazine. We offer the care and personal attention of a boutique agency and the strength and expertise of a large firm. How does it relate to life as its really lived? I also so frequently see picture books queries with way too high of a word count. Pan), and STARFISH (Akemi Dawn Bowman). I love this question! I think that style of project can be a great part of the chapter book market. In 1996 Goldstein became a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the prize which is popularly known as the Genius Award. In 2005 she was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. Goldstein graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Ph.D. in philosophy. She serves on the World Economic Forum's Council on Values. February 1, 2020, 9:30 pm "Mattering Matters," Night of Philosophy and Ideas in conjunction with French Embassy, Library Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY . Least favorite part? WebGoldstein has served as a judge for many book prizes, including the Koret International Jewish Book Award, the Sammy Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature, and the 2008 National Book Award in Fiction. That being said, its just as important for me as an Agent to follow through with the expectations I have promised the client. The book alternates between expository chapters, which attempt to place Plato in the context of his extraordinary culture, and modern-day dialogues, which feature Plato himself engaging with the issues of the 21st century. This new focus shaped the next two of her books. It will reward both readers who are professional philosophers as well as amateurs who are interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of what serious philosophy is all about and why it continues to flourish. Harry Frankfurt, author of On Bullshit, This could be one of the best ever demonstrations of the value and utility of philosophy. WebRebecca Goldstein, writer, professor of philosophy, and winner of a MacArthur Genius Award, is the author of the new novel, 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (2010), the humorous tale of a celebrity psychology professor, and his struggles with fame, truth, illusion, atheism and belief. Her books tell a compelling story as they describe with wit, compassion and originality the interaction of mind and heart. [30] They are the parents of the novelist Yael Goldstein Love and poet Danielle Blau. 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. 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. Betraying Spinoza combined her continuing interest in Jewish ideas, history, and identity with an increasing focus on secularism, humanism, and atheism. There are many illustrators who are strong in one particular area, and that area is showcased in their portfolio (ie; animals, scenery, expressions etc). Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight. A Middle Grade or Young Adult sports themed project with culturally diverse characters. Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. My comfort level is between 400-600 words. To receive PBChat updates and reminders, please subscribe to our mailing list (no spam guarantee). . Brilliantly re-creating Platos philosophic dialogues, Goldstein transports the ancient Greek philosopher to the twenty-first-century headquarters of Google, where his probing voice engages three modern hosts in exploring what knowledge means in an age of computerized crowd sourcing Booklist (starred)"Rebecca Goldstein has written a timely book about our own age by taking us back to an earlier agethat of the ancient Greeks. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. For kidlit, Sabrina wants something that can be enjoyed by adults, as well. Note: Sabrina is a self-acknowledged science dork. Susan is fond of charismatic characters, twisty plots, and happy endings. Like the Plato who figures largely here, Goldstein has both literary and philosophical gifts of the highest order: the combination is superb. A.C. I have so much classroom experience that I have an insight into the need for particular projects which would make a positive impact on literacy and reading comprehension. It does not correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information. Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. This proposal is really a way for me to showcase the amazing project(s) my author has developed. Goldstein married her first husband, physicist Sheldon Goldstein, in 1969,[30] and they divorced in 1999. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy of science from Princeton University, and is sometimes grouped with novelists such as Richard Powers and Alan Lightman, who create fiction that is knowledgeable of, and sympathetic toward, science.[2][3]. Thanks! A Spy themed Chapter Books or Middle Grade project (especially with series potential). 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. Janklow & Nesbits approach has always been one of client advocacy combined with meticulous attention to detail. My favorite part would be finding unexpected gems in the query slush, reading amazing client manuscripts, holding a clients book in my hand for the first time, and sharing offer news with my clients. E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to logged-in members. Early Readers, or leveled type readers, are great progression books, but we see a jump from these books straight into Middle Grades. Rebecca Gradinger joined Fletcher & Company in 2009 after previously working at Janklow & Nesbit and as a foreign literary scout. Although also, like Alan, a materialist, she thinks some aspects of humanity, like falling in love, will never be fully captured by computers or explained by science. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein (born February 23, 1950) is an American philosopher, novelist, and public intellectual. She writes the characters I needed as a teen, but could never find on shelves. Rebecca expresses her wonder at the fact that humans even exist at all, and suggests that we should appreciate every moment. For an Agent, this is specific to responses on submissions, publication timelines for upcoming titles, the length of time it takes to negotiate or finalize a contract, and even the amount of time we have to wait to share amazing book news. 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. In 2011, she delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, "The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature". In the course of grieving for my father and glorying in my daughter, I found that the formal, precise questions I had been trained to analyze werent gripping me the way they once had. To receive regular notifications when a new interview appears, please submit your e-mail. By REBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN. 16) Whats your average response time to a query? WISHTREE (Katherine Applegate) is also another MG that I can read time and time again. She is no longer taking submissions. Their work really shines here, and I really love this format for submissions. The characters in 36 Arguments For the Existence of God explore the great moral issues of our day in a novel that is deeply moving and a joy to read. As soon as I get news, I always share it with my authors. My husband was Orthodox. She was born into an Orthodox Jewish family. As she described it. .engaging with our current struggles. I also have a growing illustrator list of fantastic artists who have amazing ideas and visions. Women's Fiction involving a Rosie the Riveter influenced story. 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If an author knows what to expect from the agent, they are less likely to feel out of the loop. WebRebecca is a Vice President and the Rights Director of The Gernert Company, which she joined in 2009. SEARCHING is represented for additional distribution beyond the United States and in other media by APTWorldwide: APTww.org, SEARCHING believes that all content appearing on this website is either original to SEARCHING or appears by permission of the owners, or is public domain/Creative Commons. Since then shes earned her Masters Certificate in Childrens Literature, and her Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy. 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. Does it vary according to the author and their wants and needs? 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). In 2006 she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Radcliffe Fellowship. Philosophical convictions are under-determined by both purea priorireason and empirical evidence. In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Subscribe to THE DAILY GRIND to get news and other updates. In Young Adult, I especially enjoyed Samira Ahmeds LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS. A great example of this would be LeUyem Pham, or Dow Phumiruk. Aside from Barnard, Goldstein has taught in the Columbia MFA writing program and in the department of philosophy at Rutgers, has been a visiting scholar at Brandeis University, and taught for five years as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. We offer the care and personal attention of a boutique agency and the strength and expertise of a large firm. I repeat, this book is important and amazing. Hilary Putnam, John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities Emeritus, Harvard University, "It is, quite simply, a tour de force: erudite, intelligent, insightful and beautifully written . Dazzling, and sparked by frequent flashes of nonchalant brilliance. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. If you could be a character in any television show or film, what show or film would you choose and why? I am also very big on transparency. I think it varies from day to day, but the majority consists of emails, submissions, and client manuscript reading. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. . That goal is something I would love to accomplish! Goldsteins latest book Plato at the Googleplex was published in 2014. Maybe I'll see you there? I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. Goldstein said she wrote the book to "insert 'real life' intimately into the intellectual struggle. She has also been a Visiting Professor at New York University. In 2015 the firm restructured and Luke Janklow was named President. The arrival of Lynn Nesbit created Janklow & Nesbit Associates in 1989. In 2006 she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Radcliffe Fellowship. I am a definitely a strong developmental editor when it comes to working on projects with my clients. She is thrilled to represent books by authors like Ashley "Nature, A witty, inventive, genre-bending work Kirkus (starred), Plato lives! WebRebecca Goldstein is a writer whose novels and short stories dramatize the concerns of philosophy without sacrificing the demands of imaginative storytelling. To me the process is still mysterious. 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. 24) Whats your favorite part of the publishing process? I really want my author/agent relationship to be a partnership. It was published in 2014 by Pantheon in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. How much reality is found in fiction, and specifically in her book 36 Arguments for the Existence of God. Strange when it's your own daughter's novel giving you shattering insight into the experience of motherhood, but maybe less strange when your daughter is also a psychotherapist. . A graduate of the MFA Writing, Literature and Publishing program at Emerson College, her own Young Adult fiction is published by Balzer+Bray/ HarperCollins and Running Press Kids/Hachette. For me its imagining these books in the hands of young readers, or in a classroom setting. While in graduate school she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship and a Whiting Foundation Fellowship. She immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Ph.D. in philosophy. 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?" If anyone believes their material has been improperly included, contact us and we will immediately address the issue. [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]. Each client has a submission spreadsheet tracker which they have access too. I think chapter books need to be engaging and unique to really draw the reader in. It can bring so much excitement to my job, but there is also a risk for heartbreak. She serves on the Council on Values of the World Economic Forum,[26] and on the advisory board of the Secular Coalition for America. The book has a long non-fiction appendix (attributed to the novel's protagonist) that details 36 traditional and modern arguments for the existence of God, together with their claimed refutations. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down with veteran producer and literary manager Gary W. Goldstein (PrettyWoman, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a novelist, philosopher, and professor whose career bridges the cultural divides between the humanities, the arts, and the sciences. The citation reads "for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. ". It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. 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. 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. 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. 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. Janklow & Nesbit authors have garnered every major accolade from the Pulitzer Prize to the Academy Award. 25) Are there any upcoming conferences or twitter events youll be participating in? The opinions expressed in this project are those of the writers and producers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation. [6][7] This theory is a continuation of her idea of "the mattering map", first suggested in her novel The MindBody Problem. 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. WebPhilosopher & Novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. These books have the ability to make a lifelong impact for readers. I am really drawn to a portfolio which shows different colors, characters, and styles. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a novelist, professor of philosophy, and lectures all over the world as an authority on the importance of reason, science, and humanism. Her latest novel,Thirty-Six Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, was published by Pantheon Books in 2010 in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. that same year. I feel that the transparency with submissions helps put their minds at ease during the submissions rollercoaster. In 2006-2007 she was a Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, and a Guggenheim Fellow. She is a science picture book writer who I LOVE, and shes published by Scholastic. Do you always respond? In 2006 she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Radcliffe Fellowship. Then it went away, and I was a happy little atheist. She's originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and earned her degree in English Literature from Duke University. While in graduate school she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship and a Whiting Foundation Fellowship. It was published in 2014 by Pantheon in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. Janklow & Nesbit (UK) Ltd. was established in 2000 to provide the same level of service and expertise to British and European-based writers. The initial phone call I have with an author is the best way for me to get an idea of what it would be like to work with them. Picture books without conflict, or without a strong plot arc. There's one tonight. And it shows whatsurvivesof this classical titan: an ability to plumb the deep questions we still grapple with, from the nature of knowledge to morality. I can easily find the connection piece they are missing, but I can also find a long chain of plot problems just as easily. Its the process of discovering how a book can connect with a young reader that I love the most. I would love to see their illustration credits expand over the next five years. 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