Ariana Philips
ClosedJean V. Naggar Literary Agency·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- fictionnonfictionchildren's booksillustration
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 4 Jun 2026
Ariana Philips is a literary agent at Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as Responds only if interested. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, YA, Middle Grade, Children's
Response Time
Responds only if interested
Notes
Ariana Philips is an agent at the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, a long-established New York agency. The agency does not accept AI-generated queries or manuscripts, does not respond to passes, and asks writers to query only one agent at the agency at a time. Her individual submission guidelines and wishlist are linked from her name on the agency submissions page.
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