Beth Phelan
ClosedGallt & Zacker Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- middle gradeyoung adultchildren's fictionchildren's nonfiction
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 26 May 2026
Beth Phelan is a literary agent at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including middle grade, young adult, and children's fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as GZLA endeavours to respond to all queries within 4 weeks; if it has not done so, writers may resend or query another GZLA agent. Beth Phelan is currently closed.. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Response Time
Usually responds within GZLA endeavours to respond to all queries within 4 weeks; if it has not done so, writers may resend or query another GZLA agent. Beth Phelan is currently closed.
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