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narrative nonfictionbiographymemoircommercial fictionromancewomen's fiction
+6 morehistorical fictionmysterythrillercozy mysterymiddle gradeyoung adult
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Last checked 22 May 2026·Last verified: 22 May 2026

Carrie Pestritto is a literary agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including narrative nonfiction, biography, and memoir. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as LDLA aims to answer every query letter within 2 months, and requested manuscripts may take closer to 12 weeks. Carrie's closed QueryManager page says existing queries will be reviewed as quickly as possible and writers may check in if it has been longer than two months.. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within LDLA aims to answer every query letter within 2 months, and requested manuscripts may take closer to 12 weeks. Carrie's closed QueryManager page says existing queries will be reviewed as quickly as possible and writers may check in if it has been longer than two months.

Notes

Closed to picture book submissions.

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