United States Literary Agents

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.

Science fiction, fantasy, children's books, middle grade, young adult, picture books

Wants: Query letter, sample pages

Michelle is a literary agent at Storm with strong interest in heroic stories, science fiction, fantasy, and children's/young reader projects informed by her school and writing-contest background.

Follow Michelle Hauck's Storm Literary submission guidelines when available, no current direct query route was confirmed in this pass.

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.

Children's books, author-illustrators, diverse voices, underrepresented voices

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, portfolio

Sheila is an associate literary agent seeking authors and author-illustrators, especially diverse and traditionally underrepresented voices, with a priority on strong writing and career-minded creators.

Follow Sheila Fernley's Storm Literary submission guidelines when available, no current direct query route was confirmed in this pass.

Narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, adult fiction, adult nonfiction

Sloan Harris is Co-Head of CAA's Books Department and serves on CAA's Board. Official CAA page text identifies him as representing narrative nonfiction, literary and commercial fiction, and memoir.

CAA's official US literary agents page says writers should review agent profiles and use the submission button or link on an agent profile if that agent is open. Sloan Harris's static official profile did not expose a public agent-specific submission button or link in this run, so no public submission route is imported.

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.

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.

Prescriptive nonfiction, self-help, spirituality nonfiction, personal transformation, limited memoir, true crime nonfiction

Tina Wainscott is an agent at The Seymour Agency. Official Seymour guidance lists her interest in prescriptive nonfiction, self-help, and spirituality nonfiction. Her official personal site says she is focused on spiritual, self-help, personal transformation, and limited memoir, with a later contact page noting spiritual/self-help and true-crime nonfiction.

The official Seymour Agency about page says Tina Wainscott is taking submissions via referral. Her official personal site also says she is only taking queries through referrals and does not handle queries through her author-site contact address.

Romance, contemporary romance, dark romance, new adult, fantasy romance, romantasy

Valentine Grinstead is listed on the official Seymour Agency about page as an Assistant Agent. The page says she is particularly interested in romance, including contemporary, dark, new adult, and fantasy/romantasy.

The official Seymour Agency about page lists Valentine Grinstead's contact as valentine@theseymouragency.com. The current official submission or acquiring-agents page did not expose a separate Valentine-specific materials checklist or QueryManager link in this run, so use the official email only where appropriate and verify current openness before querying.

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Limited fill: Folio team page confirms Jeff Kleinman is a Founding Partner, no Folio-hosted wishlist or public submission route was found in this run.

Nonfiction

Nonfiction projects with the potential to make a lasting impact, including intensely original ideas and writing that pushes boundaries across politics, food culture, journalism, innovation, and cultural commentary

Submit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form, or contact the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900. Address submissions to the New York office at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.

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.

Non-fiction, adult fiction

Wants: Brief description of your work, short author bio

Cole Hildebrand is actively building his list and seeking Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Graphic Novels, and Narrative Nonfiction. He is particularly interested in works by LGBTQ+ authors. He enjoys fostering the careers of debut authors, working closely with them to develop and edit their projects through every stage from submission to publication.

Submit your query to Cole Hildebrand by email. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio. Submit to only one agent at the agency. The agency no longer accepts queries through regular mail and does not accept any AI-generated queries or manuscripts.

Middle grade, young adult, commercial fiction

Commercial novels with exciting premises and lyrical, atmospheric writing; imaginative, genre-blending tales and speculative worlds infused with haunting, quietly wondrous magic. Fresh retellings of mythology, ballet, opera, and classic literature, as well as sharply funny rom-coms and graphic novels for all ages. Fearless storytellers who tackle big ideas and contemporary issues, with a commitment to marginalized authors and stories representing the full spectrum of human experience.

Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Erica only accepts submissions through this platform.

Children's trade titles

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Nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction

Nonfiction across investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture; literary and commercial fiction for adults.

Jen only accepts submissions via Query Manager. Writers should submit through her dedicated Query Manager page at https:// queryManager.com or JenMarshall.

Literary fiction, historical fiction, book club fiction, business, history, memoir, popular culture, science

Narratives in business, history, memoir, popular culture, and science that offer insight and practical wisdom; literary and historical fiction; and books designed to help readers live more meaningful lives

Submit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include standard query materials appropriate to your genre.

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.

Literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture

CAA's official Daniel Kirschen profile identifies him as a literary agent representing authors and journalists across many genres, with a focus on literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and pop culture.

CAA says writers should review available agent profiles and, if an agent is open to submissions, use the button or link on that agent's profile. Daniel Kirschen's official profile URL was verified as the best agent-specific page, but no profile-specific public submission link or material requirements were exposed in the text-rendered page during this run.

Fiction, nonfiction, memoir

CAA's official profile identifies Cait Hoyt as a CAA Literary Agent. The official CAA US agents page says CAA literary agents represent established and emerging voices across fiction and nonfiction, but Cait Hoyt's official profile did not expose a profile-specific wishlist in this text-rendered review.

CAA says writers should review the list of available agents and, if an agent is open to submissions, use the button or link on that agent's profile. Cait Hoyt's official profile was verified, but no profile-specific public submission link or material requirements were exposed in this run.

Literary fiction, crime fiction, non-fiction

A broad range of both fiction and non-fiction, from literary novels to narrative non-fiction exploring contemporary issues, with a particular interest in authors whose work helps interpret and understand our times as well as our future.

Submit through the contact and submissions form on the Aevitas Creative Management website, or contact the agency directly at the New York office.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, credentials, synopsis, first ten pages

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction and fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile work, picture books, and illustration.

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and 10 pages in the body of the email. Consult the agent's Publishers Marketplace profile for any agent-specific requirements. Do not query two Writers House agents simultaneously.

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.

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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Fiction, non-fiction

Wants: Synopsis, first fifty pages

Ameerah looks for writing that explores diverse experiences with elements of intersectionality. She is drawn to stories that take you on a journey through growth and loves a good friendship story. She enjoys contemporary works, writing derived from performing arts, romance, and novels in verse. For nonfiction, she's interested in pop culture, astrology, and discussions of mental health in minority communities.

Complete a form available on genre submission pages. Synopsis of the work that details the plot, plus the first fifty pages or first three chapters of manuscript for fiction and proposal for nonfiction.

Fiction, nonfiction

Query Letter

The official Olswanger site confirms Yael Levy as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.

Fiction, nonfiction

Query Letter

The official Olswanger site confirms Madison Scalera as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.

Children's illustration

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Graphic novels, visual storytelling

Janna is a literary agent specializing in graphic novels and visual storytelling.

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Fiction, nonfiction

Query Letter

The official Olswanger site confirms Daniel Niv as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.

Picture books, graphic novels, illustrated books, children's

Wants: Query letter

Anna is currently focused on illustrated books, including picture books and graphic novels.

The official Olswanger site confirms Anna Olswanger as a literary agent but does not publish a direct query route in the captured page text.

Fiction, nonfiction

Query Letter

The official Olswanger site confirms Annie Romano as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.

Literary fiction, international fiction, narrative nonfiction, historical biography, memoir, business, science

Both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for international fiction hailing from the homeland of authors like William Trevor, Edna O'Brien, and Zadie Smith, not to mention Rohinton Mistry, Mario Vargas Llosa and J.M. Coetzee and Nadine Gordimer. She is also interested in continuing to build a narrative nonfiction list in the genres of historical biography, memoir, business, and science

Email: christina@unionliterary.com

Adult, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, nonfiction

Wants: Query letter, author bio, 25-page sample for fiction or proposal for nonfiction

Literary, upmarket, and speculative fiction including magical realism, fantasy, and science fiction. Strong essay collections, narrative nonfiction, archival works

Currently closed to submissions except for by referral

Adult upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, gothic, fantasy

Adult upmarket and speculative fiction, especially gothic and fantasy. If there's at least a hint of romance mixed in, all the better.

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