AGENT
James McGowan (he/him) is a senior literary agent at BookEnds Literary Agency, representing award-winning authors and illustrators.
Over the past decade, James has worked across all departments at BookEnds–including the social media and finance departments–which informs his tactical approach to representing clients. He is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents and has worked on several committees within the organization.
James currently lives in Staten Island, where he graduated with a Master’s in literature from the College of Staten Island. He is the author of the picture book GOOD NIGHT, OPPY! To learn more about his work, visit the BookEnds website or his website. To send a query, please only use QueryManager.
AUTHOR
Learn all about the Mars Opportunity Rover (“Oppy”) in this fictionalized account of the space exploration robot’s time on the red planet.
Mixing humor with solid space and rover facts, this picture book gives an inside look into the Opportunity’s time spent on Mars.
An interplanetary detective, Oppy spent 15 years on the red planet taking thousands of pictures and making groundbreaking discoveries that she transmitted to scientists and engineers back on Earth.
From joyriding on Olympus Mons, to racing away from a treacherous dust storm, Oppy’s adventure in space–combined with her grit and perseverance — will inspire and educate young readers of all ages.