Foyinsi Adegbonmire (Editor)
Foyinsi Adegbonmire is an Editor at Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. She acquires Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction and is open to contemporary, mystery, romance, and fantasy, while enjoying lighthearted stories with conversational narrative voices. She was named a PW Star Watch Honoree, and her acquisitions include New York Times-bestseller Ace of Spades, by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, and Indie Bestseller Dear Wendy, by Ann Zhao. When not reading or thinking about her very large TBR pile, she can be found sucked into Twitter and TikTok (@Foyinsi_Pub). More info on her tastes can be found at manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/foyinsi-adegbonmire/
Foyinsi Adegbonmire's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Wednesday, May 14: 4:00–7:00
- Thursday, May 15: 4:00–7:00
- Friday, May 16: 10:00–1:00
Zoom Meetings with Foyinsi will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Foyinsi must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
What I'm Looking For
I'm looking for Middle Grade or Young Adult fiction stories with conversational narrative voices, strong characterization, and great worldbuilding that also center healthy friendships, romantic relationships, and thought-provoking discussions (I know this is quite a tall order!).
Sample Titles or Authors
Dear Wendy, by Ann Zhao
The Beanstalk Murder, by P.G. Bell
Love in 280 Characters or Less, by Ravynn K. Stringfield
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: Children's, Commercial Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers/Suspense