Jamie Schlansky Evans

Jamie Schlansky Evans writes stories for young readers, and strives to create books that make those readers feel seen, heard, and understood.

She holds a BA in creative writing from Emory University and an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She’s also a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course and currently works as the associate managing editor at Peachtree Publishing, Holiday House, and Pixel+Ink. A native of St. Louis, Jamie now lives in Atlanta with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Jamie is represented by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Literary Agency.