United States Literary Agents

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Cookbooks, culinary non-fiction, culinary narrative, parenting, gardening

Sally Ekus represents a wide range of culinary, health, wellness, and lifestyle talent, including first-time cookbook authors, chefs, restaurant owners, professional food writers, bloggers, online creators, and journalists. She also represents books about caregiving and parenting. She is currently expanding into select other nonfiction genres beyond her core culinary focus.

Please only submit your query to one agent at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio.

Literary fiction

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Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry

Fiction and nonfiction notable for compelling storylines, singular voices, and unique perspectives, across literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, from both established and emerging writers

Submit through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website. You can also reach the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900 or by mail at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.

Adult books, children's books, illustrators

Peter Ginsberg is President at Curtis Brown, Ltd. His official profile confirms his publishing and agency background, but it did not expose current detailed interests or a public email address in static text during this run.

Curtis Brown says to refer to each agent page for interests, specific submission requirements, and individual email addresses. Peter Ginsberg's official profile is the best agent-specific source found, but no detailed public submission route was exposed in static text during this run.

Narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, academic crossover

Tina Bennett is a CAA literary agent based in New York. Official CAA indexed profile text describes her specialties as narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, and academic crossover titles.

CAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile, and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission. Tina Bennett's official CAA profile is the best agent-specific official link found in this run, but its dynamic page did not expose a separate materials checklist in static text.

Nonfiction, fiction, entertainment, music, pop culture, memoir, cultural history, commercial projects

Wants: Query letter

Marc founded Europa Content after roles in editing, television production, independent publishing, book/music packaging, and publishing representation. Europa represents authors, artists, creators, and thought leaders in traditional books and cross-media publishing.

The official Europa Content page lists Marc's direct email as marc@europacontent.com. No detailed public query package requirements were confirmed in this pass.

Serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, graphic novels, history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, medicine, cultural criticism, popular culture, journalism, african american work, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult

Tanya McKinnon is Principal at McKinnon Literary. She represents serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. She is always looking for work that takes her beyond current boundaries, including history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, medicine, cultural criticism, popular culture, journalism, and sheer whimsy. In fiction she looks for story- and character-driven engrossing work with a strong voice. She has a particular interest in multicultural and African American work, has a passion for graphic novels for adults or young readers, and represents children's books from picture books through chapter books and middle grade readers to young adult.

McKinnon Literary's official Tanya McKinnon profile confirms her interests but did not expose stable public submission instructions or a public query route in this run. No third-party submission details were imported.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

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Literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction

Layered and deeply satisfying upmarket fiction, bookclub fiction with light speculative elements, and science fiction and fantasy stories with fresh worlds and nuanced themes. Her taste is eclectic across genres and age ranges, and she welcomes queries from authors uncertain whether their work fits her list.

Query Mary Moore through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include information about your manuscript and your writing background. She prefers to begin representation in one genre before expanding to others, though she is comfortable representing multiple genres and age ranges for established clients.

Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, story collections, elevated genre fiction, literary journalism, idea-driven books, history, current affairs, politics, popular culture, natural world

Literary and upmarket fiction, story collections, and elevated genre fiction. She's drawn to novels with a distinct voice, and is especially interested in stories with setting-as-character, coming-of-age, family sagas, noir elements, narratives seeped in contemporary internet culture, and protagonists grappling with timeless questions around faith and desire. In non-fiction, she's looking for literary journalism and idea-driven books across history, current affairs, politics, popular culture, and the natural world. She enjoys narratives that refract a broader view of modern life, incisive cultural criticism, scholarly inquiries with literary sensibilities, and projects that demystify a subculture to reveal something consequential about society

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Nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, memoir, food writing, food politics, cookbooks, lifestyle, parenting, psychology

Wants: Query letter, nonfiction proposal, sample chapter

Angela Miller represents general nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, memoir, food writing, food politics, cookbooks, lifestyle, parenting, psychology, and authors or writers with significant platforms. Her official profile says she is looking for new talent as well as established authors and writers with significant platforms, excellent writing, and proposals she can help develop from concept to sale.

Folio asks writers to review Folio agents, choose the right agent, and follow the submission guidelines on the individual agent page. Angela Miller's official profile does not publish a direct query email or form, so no specific public submission route is currently available on the official page.

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

Stephanie Cabot represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They are always looking for new voices and good stories with strong international potential.

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

Stephen M. Morrison represents a range of fiction and nonfiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. His interests encompass Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Women's Fiction, Crime, Thrillers, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Humor, and select Young Adult with crossover appeal.

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Narrative nonfiction, idea-driven nonfiction, literary fiction

Narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and literary fiction, with an emphasis on journalists, public figures, scholars, and performers

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, nonfiction

Literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction, with a special interest in voices from underrepresented communities

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Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

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Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

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Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

Authors, illustrators, children's books, picture books

Children's book authors and illustrators through Folio Jr. The public page does not list agent-specific interests for this agent.

Review the Folio submission page and follow the instructions for the selected agent. Do not submit to more than one Folio agent at the same time.

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Fiction, nonfiction

Fiction that lingers – bold, emotionally resonant stories that ignite discussion and transport readers with characters, plots, and worlds that refuse to let go. In nonfiction, Emily is drawn to new voices and fresh angles that seek to break ground, push conversation forward, and inspire readers from understanding to action.

Email: emaceda@theweisagency.com

Thrillers, contemporary novels, magical realism, young adult, books for kids, pop-culture, gift books, memoir

Strong storytelling in all genres, smart writing, high concept books, work with great emotional resonance, humor, authors with distinctive voice

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Literary fiction

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Literary fiction with experimental and speculative bends. She is particularly excited by queer voices, Midwestern settings, and unique approaches to the form of the contemporary novel

Send a brief query letter, including information on your publication history, current project, and any other relevant experience you bring to your work. Send a sample of the first ten pages of the work pasted into the body of the email

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, current affairs, politics, civil rights, memoir, business, history, health and wellness

Fiction and nonfiction across a wide range of genres. Nonfiction interests include current affairs, politics, civil rights, health and wellness, memoir, business, and history; fiction interests include literary and commercial novels, including mysteries and thrillers. Works with established authors, journalists, and public figures whose work demonstrates significant cultural impact or commercial potential.

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Fiction, nonfiction

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Illustrated books, picture books, middle grade, graphic novels

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Middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, upmarket women's fiction

Books that explore romantic relationships, stories that have a very specific point of view, and characters that make a lasting impression. loves realistic fiction and is currently on the hunt for historical fiction

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Science fiction, fantasy, horror, upmarket fiction, historical fiction

Jordan is primarily pursuing genre and upmarket fiction for adults with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy and horror. She loves intergenerational stories that grapple with the complexities of families and culture through time and anything with an unreliable narrator or a speculative bent. She's always on the hunt for books that feature female wit and rage, bodies of water as foreboding, and eruptive moments of catharsis. She also considers historical fiction or retellings with a fresh approach and compelling perspective.

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Fiction, nonfiction

Narratives from writers traditionally excluded from the publishing industry. For fiction, she likes books that balance plot with voice, have a strong sense of place, a unique hook, and are stylistically bold; for nonfiction, she's looking for work that's rigorously researched and will expand the reader's view of the world

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, illustrated projects

Work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and uncompromising. In fiction, she is looking for work with that is inventive and strange, brave and honest, with humor and heart. She especially loves fiction that employs genre elements—whether evocatively surreal, slightly askew, or supernatural. In nonfiction, work that investigates culture, identity, sexuality, disability, and mental health is especially welcome

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