Young Adult (YA) Literary Agents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, historical fiction, children's, young adult, non-fiction

Literary and commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, and historical fiction. Particularly excited by debut authors and actively welcomes submissions of the highest standard. Not currently considering science fiction and fantasy.

Submit by email to sam@rcwlitagency.com. Due to the volume of submissions received, you should assume no response within eight weeks indicates a rejection.

Contemporary romance, women's fiction, horror, folklore, dark academia, magical realism, young adult, mystery

Wants: Query letter

Megan is building a list in contemporary romance, women's fiction, horror, folklore-inspired stories, dark academia, magical realism, and young adult contemporary, romance, mystery, magical realism and horror. She especially likes atmospheric writing, compelling characters, found families, banter, and underrepresented voices.

Submit through Megan Frayser's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.

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

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

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Crime, thrillers, literary thriller, commercial thriller, fantasy, dystopian, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, high-concept book club fiction

Wants: Cover letter, synopsis, first three chapters

Characters with dark pasts, tragic futures or buried trauma. Crime and thrillers across the literary and commercial spectrum, fantasy, dystopian fiction, literary speculative fiction, dark academia, horror, and high-concept book club fiction.

Email submissions@mushens-entertainment.com with the subject line 'Fiction Submission: TITLE OF YOUR WORK', addressed to Rachel Neely. Include a cover letter in the body of the email, a synopsis as an attachment, and a PDF or Word document of your first three chapters, first 10–15,000 words, or first 50 pages. Manuscript must be complete at time of submission.

Adult fiction, young adult, middle grade, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, true crime memoir

Wants: Online form submission

Stephanie Rostan is Principal at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. About three quarters of her clients are fiction. She is drawn to unusual and vivid voices, genre-straddling stories, and intense emotion, whether funny, creepy, warm, or sad, that makes a book stick with the reader. She represents adult, YA, and middle grade projects. In nonfiction she likes projects that solve a problem or make readers see things in a new way, and she has also worked on narrative nonfiction and true crime memoir.

Submit through Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency's official online submission form linked from the official submissions page. Stephanie Rostan's profile lists srostan@lgrliterary.com, but LGR's public submissions route is the agency online form.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, young adult

Wants: Query letter, first ten pages

Jess is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, most genre fiction, and select young adult. She is probably not the right fit for nonfiction.

Send a query letter and the first ten pages of the manuscript to jess@d4eo.com.

Middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, adult commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction

Wants: Short description, short bio, first five to ten pages

Tamar Rydzinski is President of Context Literary Agency. The official submissions page says she is looking for middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction of all types, adult commercial fiction except political espionage, and adult narrative nonfiction.

Email querytamar@contextlit.com with a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. Tamar Rydzinski does not open attachments. Context Literary asks writers to query only one agent at a time, if that agent passes, they may query another.

Middle grade, young adult, literary fiction, general fiction, historical fiction, thriller, women's fiction, science, popular science, self-help, health, wellness

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal

A.J. is seeking middle grade and YA in all genres, plus adult literary, general, historical, thriller, and women's fiction. They are drawn to books that merge literary sensibility with compelling plot and are also interested in fresh nonfiction ideas in science, popular science, self-help, and health/wellness from authors with platforms.

A.J. Van Belle is currently closed to queries, with conference pitches noted as an exception. When open, submit through the query route linked from their Booker Albert profile.

Grounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction

Wants: Query letter, one sentence pitch, first 20 pages, comparable books, biography

Gracie is interested in grounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, and narrative nonfiction examining culture and social issues. Across young adult and adult categories, she's interested in underrepresented voices, inventive storytelling, and delicious prose.

Submit via Query Manager only. Include query letter, one sentence pitch, first 20 pages, and comparable books. Do not query via email.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first 5 pages

She is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.

Make your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.

Music history, music journalism, memoir, biography, narrative non-fiction, media, film, tv, essay, literature, pop culture, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first five pages

David specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and middle-grade fiction. He seeks contemporary, adventure, thriller, and mystery in Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction.

Make your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.

Mg and ya fiction, adult sff

MG and YA fiction as well as adult SFF. Prioritizing disabled voices

Only accepts queries through QueryManager

Romance, fantasy, upmarket or women's fiction, mystery or thriller, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction

Voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope. High-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that changes everything, the cruise that goes hilariously off course, the fantasy quest that doubles as a love story, or the play that blurs the line between acting and truth. She loves lush, escapist settings—coastal towns, vibrant cities, magical kingdoms, faraway ships.

Before you hit submit on any queries please verify her #MSWL.

Fiction and non-fiction

Most fiction and non-fiction; not accepting picture books, YA/MG (except existing clients), screenplays, scripts, or poetry at this time

Email the first thirty pages, a synopsis, and a covering letter to submissions@davidgodwinassociates.co.uk

Children's fiction, children's nonfiction, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, adult fiction, women's fiction, picture books, adult nonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, history, science and technology, art, biography, parenting, cooking and food, health and wellness, lifestyle, advice, relationships, personal finance, social justice, diverse voices

Wants: Query letter, one sentence pitch, first twenty pages, full nonfiction proposal, artwork or portfolio link

Marie Lamba represents fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. In fiction she is currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially diverse points of view; general adult fiction, women's fiction, and adult graphic novels; select established illustrators and picture book authors; original rom-coms; contemporary and historical work; fresh non-gory ghost stories; fantasy and speculative elements; unique and funny romantasy; hidden treasures, artifacts, ancient civilizations, folklore, fairy tales, and books that are original, moving, or hilarious. In nonfiction she represents children's and adult work, including inspiring memoirs, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, history, science and technology for lay readers, art, biography, parenting, cooking and food, health and wellness, lifestyle, advice and relationships, personal finance, social justice, diverse voices, and books that improve society or help the environment.

Submit only through Marie Lamba's official QueryManager page. JDLA asks writers to query one JDLA agent at a time and says it does not accept snail mail queries. Marie says emailed queries, social-media queries, and regular postal mail queries will be deleted or not considered. Her QueryManager form asks for author details, query letter, one-sentence pitch, publication status, the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal, and an art or portfolio link if applicable.

Adult nonfiction, business, technology, popular science, women's health, self-help, parenting, humor, illustrated nonfiction, photography, early readers, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, children's nonfiction, picture books

Wants: Query letter, first 20 pages, proposal

Myrsini considers adult and children's projects across categories except genre fiction. She is looking for voice-driven business and technology books, accessible science, women's health, self-care, progressive parenting, humor and illustrated projects, early readers, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, children's nonfiction, and picture books from writer-illustrators.

Submit to Myrsini Stephanides via QueryManager. Include sample material with the query: first 20 pages for fiction and a full proposal for nonfiction. Picture book submissions are only considered from author-illustrators. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.

Children's fiction, children's nonfiction, illustration, picture books, author-illustrators, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult

Tracy Marchini Literary represents fiction, nonfiction, and illustration for children and teens. Tracy Marchini is especially looking for illustration portfolios, author-illustrator picture books, chapter-book-length graphic novels, hilarious picture book texts, and middle grade and young adult fiction. She welcomes submissions from communities traditionally underrepresented on bookshelves, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and disabled communities, and welcomes intersectional stories. Her current wishlist emphasizes joy, humor, truth, out-of-the-box humor, slightly subversive stories, characters with big ideas and bigger plans, new picture book concepts, unconventional nonfiction relatable to today's kids, middle grade and YA novels that compel one-night reading, illustration portfolios that mix traditional and digital media in a distinctly human way, and young graphic novels that blend the fantastic with the relatable.

Submit through Tracy Marchini's QueryManager only. She is open to queries on the 10th of the month during September through April. Do not email or submit unsolicited queries outside QueryManager, they will be deleted unread.

Young adult, fantasy, middle grade, picture books, romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, commercial fiction

Wants: Query manager submission

Samantha Wekstein is Senior Agent at Thompson Literary Agency. In YA, she loves creative and epic fantasies and realistic stories with multi-dimensional female characters, and she is interested in elevating diverse voices, particularly through feminist narratives. She seeks middle grade of all stripes, especially stories about friendship, adventure, or encountering tragedy for the first time. She is also on the lookout for whimsical, meaningful, and funny picture books. On the adult side she is drawn to commercial voices in romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy.

Submit through Thompson Literary Agency's official Query Manager route, the official submissions page says all Thompson agents are now accepting queries through Query Manager and points writers to the bios for agent-specific instructions.

Graphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, romantic comedy, romance, lgbtq and voices, bipoc voices, nonfiction, illustrated projects

Wants: Querymanager submission

Tamara Kawar is a literary agent at DeFiore and Company. She represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children's and adult markets, with particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. She is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and across genres; science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction for middle grade, YA, and adult readers; upmarket and book club fiction, especially genre-bending stories and those with an international bent; adult and YA rom-coms and romance featuring LGBTQ+ characters; and select nonfiction, including illustrated projects. Across categories, she is passionate about marginalized voices and perspectives.

Submit through Tamara Kawar's official DeFiore profile-linked QueryManager form at https://querymanager.com or tkawar.

Middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, speculative fiction, thriller, fantasy, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction

Wants: Query letter, author bio, synopsis, brief proposal, first three chapters

Sarah Landis is Senior Agent at Sterling Lord Literistic. She represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult and is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sweeping fantasy. She is always on the lookout for new talent and narrative risk-takers.

Submit through Sterling Lord Literistic's official submissions page. Choose one SLL agent, include a query letter with brief author bio, a synopsis, and either a brief proposal or the first 3 chapters. SLL may share submissions internally if a project is a better fit for a colleague.

Contemporary romance, paranormal romance, young adult, new adult, romance

Wants: Query letter, sample pages

Brittany is looking for novels that keep her up at night, especially YA and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance, adult witty contemporary romance, and slow-burning friends-to-lovers romance with rich characters, unique plots, southern settings, and happy endings.

Brittany Booker Carter is currently closed to queries. Do not use the agency contact form for queries.

Adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, thriller, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, middle grade, young adult, picture books, children's books, film and tv scripts, nonfiction, spirituality, self-improvement, science, legal issues, environmental issues, kids nonfiction, finance, cookbooks, occult, conspiracies, ufos and aliens, underrepresented voices

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first five pages, full nonfiction proposal, ai disclosure

Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder and CEO of Corvisiero Literary Agency and a Senior Literary Agent. She judges stories for creative concepts, well-developed plots, rich characters, unique voices, and standout underrepresented voices. She is open to novel manuscripts and nonfiction proposals. For adults, she considers romance, women's fiction, thrillers, adventure, paranormal, fantasy and urban fantasy, science fiction, or combinations of those categories. In middle grade and YA she likes character-driven stories with humor or grit and unique fantasy, adventure, and science fiction concepts. For picture books and children's work she wants STEAM books and stories with growth, positive messages, and strong commercial characters. In nonfiction she seeks focused books in spiritualism, self-improvement, mainstream science, legal issues, environmental issues, kids nonfiction, science, finance, cookbooks, growth mindset, manifesting, channeling, remote viewing, occult mysteries, conspiracy theories, and aliens.

Submit through Marisa Corvisiero's official QueryManager form. Corvisiero asks writers to submit all queries through the agent's QueryManager form, not by email, submit one project at a time, and query only one Corvisiero agent at a time. For fiction, include a query letter and 1-2 page synopsis and follow the form for sample-page length. Marisa's profile says submissions should include a strong query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and first 5 pages, for picture books upload the full manuscript, for nonfiction upload the proposal.

Adult nonfiction, practical nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, cooking, food writing, psychology, self-help, mental health, wellness, lifestyle, women's issues, parenting, current events, pop culture, science, biography, memoir, young adult, middle grade, children's nonfiction, picture books

Wants: Query letter, first twenty five pages, proposal, sample chapter, full picture book text, graphic novel script

Stacey Glick is Vice President at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. Her official profile says she wants to see more expert-driven prescriptive and narrative nonfiction. She is interested in adult practical and narrative nonfiction across categories including cooking and food, psychology, self-help, mental health and wellness, lifestyle, women's issues, parenting, current events, pop culture, science, biography, and memoir. On the children's side she represents select YA, middle grade, nonfiction, and picture books. She also notes an interest in cookbooks, culinary subjects, psychology, pop culture, current events, business, narrative nonfiction, and fresh approaches to existing subjects.

Email Stacey Glick at sglick@dystel.com. Dystel, Goderich and Bourret asks writers to query only one agency agent at a time, include the full query in the body of the email, and include the first 25 pages for fiction or a nonfiction proposal with sample chapter below the query. Picture book submissions should include the full text plus a dummy or sample art if available. Graphic novel submissions should include the first 25 pages of script and, for author-illustrators, 10 illustrated pages or other relevant materials.

Adult fiction, children's books, literary suspense, family saga, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, coming of age, romance, fantasy, suspense, picture books, children's nonfiction

Wants: Pitch, bio, synopsis, first five pages, full picture book text, illustration samples

Tanusri Prasanna represents compelling new voices in adult and children's books. In fiction she is specifically interested in literary suspense and multigenerational family sagas, and welcomes diverse perspectives, contexts, and storytelling styles. She also looks for select accessible and wide-reaching nonfiction that helps make sense of our times. In YA and middle grade she is drawn to contemporary coming-of-age stories, charming and relatable romances, ambitious world-building fantasies, well-plotted voice-driven suspense, and stories set in schools or interesting neighborhoods told from fresh viewpoints. For picture books, she likes meaningful and lyrical stories as well as books that bring alive the wonder and complexity of the world with humor and heart, and she is interested in select nonfiction for young readers.

Email Tanusri Prasanna at tpsubmissions@defliterary.com. For adult fiction and YA or MG projects, include the pitch and bio, a short synopsis under 1 page, and the first 5 pages pasted in the body of the email. For picture books, include the entire text in the body of the email. For illustrated projects, provide sample illustrations and links to a website or Instagram page.

Adult fiction, adult nonfiction, children's fiction, young adult, german-language authors

Wants: German-language submissions, covering letter, one-page synopsis, first three chapters, first fifty pages, nonfiction proposal, sample chapters

Christina Kruse is a junior agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates representing a select list of German-language authors. She is open only to submissions written in German. She considers adult fiction and nonfiction as well as children's and YA manuscripts, and is drawn to well-crafted, voice-driven stories with heart, narratives that take place in the margins, and fresh, thoughtful perspectives that go against the grain.

Email submissions@nurnberg.co.uk and address the submission to Christina Kruse in the subject line. Submit German-language work only. Include a covering letter in the email body, a one-page synopsis attached, and the first three chapters or 50 pages attached. For nonfiction, send an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters.

Young adult fantasy, middle grade, young adult mystery, adult mystery, folk tales, mythology, graphic novels, adult narrative non-fiction, true crime, investigative journalism

Wants: Query letter, first chapter, synopsis, sample chapter

She is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices and prioritizes stories of joy where identity isn't the focus. She's especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing. She's very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities and loves stories of immigration and first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing values.

Submit queries only through QueryManager. For fiction, include a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis with genre and word count. For nonfiction, include a full proposal with query letter and sample chapter.

Romantic suspense, contemporary romance, young adult, urban fiction, erotica, suspense, thriller, christian fiction, women's fiction, inspirational fiction, mystery

Wants: Query letter

La Sheera is open to romantic suspense, contemporary romance, young adult, urban fiction, erotica, suspense/thriller, Christian fiction, women's fiction, inspirational fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, and general fiction.

Submit through La Sheera Lee's QueryTracker form. Query only one SBR Media agent at a time.

Speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, horror, gothic fiction, mystery, thriller, contemporary fiction, romance, new adult, young adult

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, comps, sample pages

Leah is exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander and other underrepresented or marginalized voices. She is acquiring YA, New Adult, and adult projects, especially speculative fiction, dark academia, gothic or horror, fantasy with myth, legend, history or fairytale elements, accessible science fiction, YA mystery/thriller, and select contemporary or romance.

Submit through Leah Pierre's QueryManager route. Ladderbird asks writers to use each agent's own query page and not query more than one Ladderbird agent at a time.

Romance, contemporary romance, dark romance, new adult, mature young adult

Georgana (Nina) Grinstead is particularly interested in romance, especially contemporary, dark, New Adult, and mature YA romance. She is not looking for historical romance or paranormal/fantasy romance.

The Seymour Agency says it is currently open to submissions and lists Georgana (Nina) Grinstead as an agent contact at georgana@theseymouragency.com. Query by email unless a more specific future form is posted on her official profile or submissions page.

Commercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, thriller, domestic suspense, speculative fiction, contemporary young adult, new adult, romantasy, subsidiary rights

Wants: Query letter, first twenty-five pages, first chapter

Kimberly works with commercial fiction authors from debuts to bestselling writers. She is interested in adult commercial fiction, especially women's fiction, romance, thrillers and domestic suspense, speculative fiction, contemporary YA/New Adult crossover, and grounded romantasy.

Email queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Kimberly Brower plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages in the body of the email. YA fiction should include a query letter and first chapter or about the first 10 pages.

Commercial fiction, adult fiction, young adult, middle grade, fantasy, speculative fiction, diverse voices

Wants: Query letter, first twenty-five pages, first chapter

Stuti works on sharp commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is looking for diverse storytellers, vivid worldbuilding across genre, strong high-concept hooks, fantasy, and speculative fiction, and is actively building her list.

Email queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Stuti Telidevara plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages. YA and children's fiction should include a query letter and first chapter or about the first 10 pages.

Literary fiction, literary horror, grounded fantasy, romance, queer romance, body horror, essay collections, new adult, young adult, lgbtq and, pop culture, fashion

Wants: Query letter, sample chapters

Dani is building her list and is looking for literary fiction that keeps her up at night, literary horror, grounded fantasy and romance with real emotion, atmospheric work, girlhood, nostalgia, queer romance, body horror, Los Angeles stories, and essay collections about home, the body, and family.

Sterling Lord Literistic asks writers to submit through the agency submissions route and choose only one SLL agent. Dani's Manuscript Wish List says submissions should be emailed to submissions@sll.com with a query letter and first three chapters.

Young adult, middle grade, adult book club fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, women's fiction, romance, mystery, suspense

Wants: Query letter, sample pages

Patricia represents YA and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction, including speculative and horror elements, and commercial women's fiction from beach reads and romcoms to darker stories with mystery or suspense.

Patricia Nelson is open to queries during the first week of every month via the QueryTracker route linked from her Looking Glass profile.

Children's graphic novels, early readers, middle grade, young adult, fantasy, heist, spy fiction

Wants: Query letter, first five pages, synopsis, sample comic pages, portfolio link

Tori Sharp is a literary agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency and represents children's literature. She is open to children's graphic novels for kids of all ages, including early readers, and wants funny or transportive fantasies, contemporaries, animal stories, romcoms, graphic memoirs, and more. She is very selectively considering middle-grade and lower-YA fantasy, heist, and spy manuscripts, especially stories that transport readers, make them think about the world in a new way, and include queer or neurodivergent protagonists. She is not the right agent for unsolicited picture book or adult-market queries, horror or grimdark, stories about sexual assault, medical dramas, religious fiction, bullying-centered conflicts, or issue books.

Email a one-page query letter to querytori.jdlit@gmail.com with Query and the project title in the subject line. Prose authors should paste the first five pages below the query and, if available, a one- to two-page synopsis in the body of the email, prose queries with attachments will be deleted. Graphic novelists should paste a one- to two-page synopsis and five to ten finished sample comic pages in the email body, include a full portfolio link, and avoid link shorteners. She accepts only digital email queries and does not accept hard copies or original artwork.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first five pages

Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.

Submit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.

Historical, women's fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, psychological thriller, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, history, film, tv, theatre, pop culture, music, commercial fiction

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first 5 pages

She specializes in Historical fiction, whether in Young Adult, Women's Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially personal to her is unexplored Southern history and culture. She also loves high-concept fantasy in Young Adult and Adult fiction.

Submit queries through QueryManager only. Include a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages pasted into the submission form. No attachments. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger at a time.