About Us

The story of Red Fox Literary began way back in 2002 when a young, novice editor named Abigail Samoun acquired her very first picture book from a talented agent named Karen Grencik. That book, author Sarah Wilson’s George Hogglesberry, Grade School Alien, went on to win the coveted SCBWI Golden Kite Award. Not bad for a first collaboration.

In 2006, Karen left agenting to pursue adventures in the tropical forests of Costa Rica. Abigail and Karen’s paths didn’t cross again until the Los Angeles 2010 SCBWI National Conference, where Abigail was delighted to discover that Karen had returned to the States and was plunging back into the world of children’s books. Karen and Abigail decided in March 2011 to form Red Fox Literary, a boutique agency specializing in picture books, middle-grade, and young-adult titles.

Kasey Poserina has served as our trusty contracts consultant for many years and the multi-talented Kinsey Beckett is our indispensable graphic designer. Andrew Nurnberg Associates works with us for foreign rights.

Abigail Samoun

Stephanie Fretwell-Hill

Jennie Kendrick

Eve Adler

Sarah Stephens

Karen Grencik