A. C. Grayling, author of The God Argument. I have been extremely fortunate over the last 18 months as my client list has grown. These books have the ability to make a lifelong impact for readers. Like Alan, shes a novelist, using fiction to explore 36 Arguments for the Existence of God and imagining the Greek philosopher Plato coming back to life and engaging in a book tour, including lecturing at the Googleplex. Their work really shines here, and I really love this format for submissions. WebAuthors Represented: Peter Bergen, James Carroll, Amy Chua, Matthew Crawford, Meghan Daum, Andrea Elliott, Sheri Fink, Atul Gawande, Malcolm Gladwell, Rebecca Goldstein, Eliza Griswold, Lev Grossman, Laura Hillenbrand, Hope Jahren, Patrick Keefe, Gideon Lewis Kraus, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Jill Lepore, Rick Perlstein, Joanna Smith Rakoff, Rebecca came from an illustrious literary family and was a remarkable writer and poet herself. I think chapter books need to be engaging and unique to really draw the reader in. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on Philosophy, Christian Science Monitor: Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: secular humanist with a soul, Trying to Paint the Deity by Numbers Against a Backdrop of Jewish Culture. Book Agent Rebecca Angus had four years of experience in publishing. 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. How does it relate to life as its really lived? I would love to find a few chapter book authors, a YA author with a strong literary style, and Im always on the lookout for books with science themes. She has one older brother, who is an Orthodox rabbi, and a younger sister, Sarah Stern. It does not correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information. Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. Im also still open to Illustrator submissions. More novels followed:The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind;The Dark Sister, which received the Whiting Writers Award,Mazel, which received the 1995 National Jewish Book Award and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award; andProperties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics. 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. Her books tell a compelling story as they describe with wit, compassion and originality the interaction of mind and heart. I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. She writes the characters I needed as a teen, but could never find on shelves. In 2011, she delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, "The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature". The book alternates between expository chapters on the life and ideas of Plato in the context of ancient Greece and modern dialogues in which Plato is brought to life in the 21st century, and demonstrates the relevance of philosophy by arguing with contemporary figures such as a software engineer at Google headquarters, a right-wing talk show host, an affective neuroscientist, and others. Before joining DeFiore and Co., Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. Goldstein said she wrote the book to "insert 'real life' intimately into the intellectual struggle. My experiences as a Teacher allow me to have a better understanding of how projects can connect to a particular readership, or fit into an educational setting. 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 Spy themed Chapter Books or Middle Grade project (especially with series potential). Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. Essentially, they have a really fun story, but there is no pivotal moment, or character development from beginning to end. 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. The Mind-Body Problemwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. 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. I love books that incorporate science in some form or fashion. Hear from Rebecca on how they weave their separate and intensely academic professional lives into a shared personal life. It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. 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Those could be client emails, publisher emails, or agency emails. . Rebecca Norris is a writer, producer, web enthusiast, and creator of the award-winning web series Split with her production company, Freebird Entertainment.Follow Rebecca on Twitter at @beckaroohoo.. A MacArthur Fellowship in 1996 led to the writing of Properties of Light (2000), a ghost story about love, betrayal, and quantum physics. Its the process of discovering how a book can connect with a young reader that I love the most. After earning her Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University, where she studied with Thomas Nagel and wrote a dissertation titled "Reduction, Realism, and the Mind", she returned to Barnard as a professor of philosophy. In 2015 the firm restructured and Luke Janklow was named President. In her three non-fiction works, she has shown an affinity for philosophical rationalism, as well as a conviction that philosophy, like science, makes progress,[4] and that scientific progress is itself supported by philosophical arguments. Why has religion suddenly burst onto the American public square, with Religionists and Secularists arguing over everything from the educational requirements in public schools to the nature of morality? After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. In addition to Barnard, Goldstein has taught at Columbia, Rutgers, and Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and since 2014, she has been[24] a visiting professor at the New College of the Humanities in London. She was also appointed a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the New College of the Humanities in London, U.K. in 2011, and continues to lecture there. From an editorial perspective, I can identify changes, or problems with projects based on readership, literacy etc. Communication, trust, and mutual goals. Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. [22] Together with 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, it established her as a prominent figure in the humanist movement, part of a wave of "new new atheists" marked by less divisive rhetoric and a greater representation of women. 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. [17] A fictional mother, daughter, and granddaughter introduced in two of the stories in that collection became the main characters of[18] Goldstein's next novel, Mazel (1995), which won the National Jewish Book Award[19] and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award. For this we must thank Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's inventiveness and intellectual courage. I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. She has a love for Childrens Literature, and Education. 2) If you could hit the fast forward button on your career whether it be months or even decades from now what accomplishments would you like to see under your belt as an agent? 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. I also love THE FIELD (NorthSouth Books) by Baptiste Paul, and MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM (Sterling) by Tammi Sauer. [30], In 2007, she married[31] cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker.[32]. 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. In 2014, she published Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away, an exploration of the historical roots and contemporary relevance of philosophy. . These could be projects my authors are creating, or a project I discover in my query inbox. What are you drawn to? You may have to put it down for the occasional breather, but you will be happy to find it vibrating in your hands again. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. In a 2006 interview with Luke Ford, Goldstein said: I lived Orthodox for a long time. In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Contact us for more information about booking Rebecca Newberger Goldstein for your next speaking engagement. The citation reads for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. Least favorite part? Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Dazzling, and sparked by frequent flashes of nonchalant brilliance. 18)How has having a Masters certificate in Childrens Literature and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy informed your editorial process? Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. 13) I see youre open to chapter books. Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout and development assistant at Sony Pictures. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others,The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. 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. Goldstein discusses the difference between writing nonfiction and fiction. Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Wont Go Away. Janklow & Nesbit (UK) Ltd. was established in 2000 to provide the same level of service and expertise to British and European-based writers. She also decided to fill in her gaps in the history of philosophy, volunteering to teach a course on the 17th century rationalists. 8) Are you open to picture book writers who are non-illustrators? [25] She has held visiting fellowships at the Radcliffe Institute, Brandeis University, the Santa Fe Institute, Yale University, and Dartmouth College. Young Adult literaryfiction about love, family and hope and will make me ugly cry. I would prefer any personalization be included after the pitch. 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. 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. She has written a hilarious novel about people's existential agonies, a page-turner about the intellectual mysteries that obsess them. . The military moves her family way too much, but they currently live in El Paso, Texas. WebRebecca received her Bachelors degree in English from (the illustrious) Spelman College and holds a Masters degree in Library Science from CUNY Queens College. 9) Can you provide us with traditionally-published picture books that you love and are in the vein of picture books youd like to rep? 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. 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. The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. 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. "Now that you're famous, even I might have to take you seriously." Janklow & Nesbit authors have garnered every major accolade from the Pulitzer Prize to the Academy Award. I am very fortunate to have a FANTASTIC list of clients who are incredibly supportive, encouraging, and work hard to build one another up. Im especially excited to read her newest book, INTERNMENT. .engaging with our current struggles. My clients have access to all of their submission info, including editors, publishers, and dates of contact. Among Rebecca's many accolades, in 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. 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?" Chuck Sambuchino. In 2005 she was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 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. WebRebecca is a Vice President and the Rights Director of The Gernert Company, which she joined in 2009. In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In her fiction her characters confront problems of faith: religious faith and faith in an ability to comprehend the mysteries of the physical world as complementary to moral and emotional states of being. __stripe_mid. 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. Shes spectacular! Jessica is consistently drawn to: adventure and survival stories (of any readership) Her second novel, The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind (1989), was also set in academia, though with a far darker tone. Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity. I remember leaving a class on mysticism in tears because I had forsaken God. Out in July, but here's a chance at a free early copy. [14], In 1983, Goldstein published her first novel, The Mind-Body Problem, a serio-comic tale of the conflict between emotion and intelligence, combined with reflections on the nature of mathematical genius, the challenges faced by intellectual women, and Jewish tradition and identity. I spend the first few hours of the day going through new emails, and sending responses. We offer the care and personal attention of a boutique agency and the strength and expertise of a large firm. 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. I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. She previously worked in academic publishing and Spanish translation and interpretation and is a graduate of Occidental College. Then it went away, and I was a happy little atheist. I am also very big on transparency. is truly remarkable, not least because she has dared to make the experience of learning about Platos philosophy highlypleasurable. 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. 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. 7) What three things are at the top of your #MSWL? To a partial or full? How much reality is found in fiction, and specifically in her book 36 Arguments for the Existence of God. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to this website. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others, The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. Can science and religion be reconciled, or is there a fundamental tension between them? Their work, really shines here, and I really love this format for submissions. I know this isnt a particularly recent title, but I would still love to find a MG project which gives me a similar experience to A MONSTER CALLS (Patrick Ness). . [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]. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccaliterary. Health, Life, Joy, Peace, Contentment, Hope. Betraying Spinoza combined her continuing interest in Jewish ideas, history, and identity with an increasing focus on secularism, humanism, and atheism. 14) It seems the Chapter book market is a difficult one. Why do I have to complete a CAPTCHA? *The subscription form below is for a different mailing list than the form on my 'Blog' page. Pan), and STARFISH (Akemi Dawn Bowman). 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. I can easily find the connection piece they are missing, but I can also find a long chain of plot problems just as easily. My Masters in Education is focused on early literacy development. . I really love to have these types of authors on my list. I know that some queries have not received a response, and I am so sorry! In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In the past, she has worked as a submission and editorial intern for an independent romance publisher, and interned with GWL before her promotion to agent in 2015. WebREBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN is the author of Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel and of six works of fi ction. These responsibilities make it difficult for me to stay on top of my query inbox. 6) When it comes to childrens literature, what audience and genre(s) would you consider your sweet spot? 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Are they something youre actively seeking? The book is felicitously written, impressively researched, insightful, important, entertaining, independent-minded, and glowing with intelligence. I do try to peek at the twitter pitch events going on throughout the year. 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]. I would also LOVE to find an illustrator who can transport me into another world the way Tran Nguyen can do with her illustrations. Her book of short stories,Strange Attractors, received a National Jewish Book Honor Award. Goldsteins achievement . This could be a SFF twist, or it could be a non-fiction science type story. YES! 15) In a query letter, do you have a preference regarding whether the author first dives into the pitch or a short personalization about why they specifically chose to query you? My authors and illustrators are creating incredible projects, and Im very excited about the things going on behind the scene. WebRebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Each client has a submission spreadsheet tracker which they have access too. American philosopher and writer (born 1950). WebRebecca Goldstein Philosopher & Novelist. . She is an important voice in the current active debates between religion and science, and has been called one of the new New Atheistsa class that discusses religion with greater respect than some other contemporary atheists. [30] They are the parents of the novelist Yael Goldstein Love and poet Danielle Blau. 80% of my day is spent in front of my computer screen, or on the phone. WebRebecca Goldstein. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. question your views and knowledge about politics, psychology, science, history, and ethics.New York Journal of Books, "Rebecca Newberger Goldsteins erudition, coupled to her literary skill, makesPlato at the Googleplexinviting and readable without sacrificing complexity. Definitely! I am especially looking for STEM or Science themed projects, and projects which feature quirky and comical characters. [5] She has also stressed the role that secular philosophical reason has made in moral advances. What is the belief that lies most close to your core? 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