With over 15 years of Christian publishing experience the Van Diest Literary Agency knows the business. Being involved in every aspect of publishing from acquisitions to sales and marketing, we've done it. At every stage of a books journey through it's publishing life, we've dealt with the potential challenges and pitfalls, helping to assure you of a positive publishing experience.

David Van Diest started in publishing in 1988 as a telephone sales representative and quickly became manager of the Special Markets division. He accepted a position with a small Christian publisher as vice president of sales and marketing overseeing everything from marketing/sales to acquisitions and editorial. Later he focused his attention on the marketing side with one of the largest Christian publishers, where he wrote the marketing plan for The Prayer of Jabez. Though his years in the industry he has made contacts in nearly every facet of the Christian publishing process.

Sarah Van Diest has been an elementary educator for 8 years. She understands literature and has a passion for children’s books. She has seen first hand elements that make a great children’s book as well as the, all too common, mistakes that are made in children’s literature.