Curtis Brown Ltd.·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- literary fictionupmarket fictionnarrative non-fictionmemoiryoung adult fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Synopsis, First Ten Pages
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 23 May 2026
Alexandra Franklin is a literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and narrative non-fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Young Adult
Notes
Alexandra does not represent screenplays. She holds an MFA in poetry from The New School.
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Curtis Brown Ltd.
RepresentsAdult books, children's books, illustrators
Looking forPeter 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.
How to submitCurtis 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.
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Curtis Brown Ltd.
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RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's non-fiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade non-fiction, picture books, young adult
Looking forShe focuses on middle-grade fiction and nonfiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences. She particularly loves stories with friendship ties, complicated family dynamics, and grief or loss. Being a New York native, anything based in NYC has her heart.
How to submitEmail queries to jky@cbltd.com with the first 10 pages of your manuscript in the body of the email with QUERY in the subject line.
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Curtis Brown Ltd.
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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Full Manuscript, First Ten Pages
How to submitFor picture books, paste the full text of your manuscript beneath your query letter. For chapter books through Young Adult, paste the first ten pages beneath your query letter. Illustrators should include website information and or or an attachment with the entire illustrated book project.
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Curtis Brown Ltd.
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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's, memoir, biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women's fiction, health, fitness, young adult, faith, popular culture
Looking forLaura represents a wide range of fiction, nonfiction and books for children. Her interests include memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women's fiction, health and fitness, children's and young adult, faith issues and popular culture.
How to submitEmail Laura directly at lbp@cbltd.com and attach the first 50 pages of your project. Include 'lbpquery' in the subject line.
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Curtis Brown Ltd.
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, creative non-fiction, young adult literary fiction, middle grade literary fiction
Looking forKatie Grimm seeks plot-driven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative nonfiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences. She looks for voice-driven books with a heartbeat and sense of purpose, particularly interested in the darker and weirder side of human history, previously under- or misrepresented experiences, and narratives that contribute to larger cultural conversations.
How to submitSend query via Query Manager at https://querymanager.com or KGRIMM with query letter, first 30 pages, and author biography.
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How to submitSubmit to Jane Chun through her official QueryManager form. If QueryManager is not working, email queryjane@transatlanticagency.com, but do not submit through both methods. For email queries, include the book title, category or genre, word count or estimated page count for graphic work, and author bio. Fiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis, and first ten pages in the body of the email. Nonfiction should include a brief introduction, full outline, and first ten pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. Graphic novels or nonfiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis or outline, and at least five illustrated pages with text, or ten script pages and sample art if five pages are not available.
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