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Elana Roth Parker

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Laura Dail Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
picture booksMG fictionYA fictionadult commercial fictionfantasymystery/thriller
+1 moreupmarket women's fiction
Looking for
Picture Books: Author/Illustrators ONLY. MG fiction: funny, mad-cap adventures; epic fantasy; magical realism; high-concept twists; strong plots and voices. YA fiction: commercial and high-concept fiction (all genres). Plot-driven and escapist books. Humor, imagination, adventure, romance. Adult commercial fiction (accessible fantasy, mystery/thriller, upmarket women's fiction). Fun, escapist reads. Great hooks. Great writing.
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Last checked 18 Jul 2026·Last verified: 18 Jul 2026
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Elana Roth Parker is a literary agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, MG fiction, and YA fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 2 months for queries, 12 weeks for manuscripts. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within 2 months for queries, 12 weeks for manuscripts

Notable Clients

multiple New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors

Notes

NO vampires, horror, or contemporary issue novels for YA. Closed to romance/rom-com for adult. Picture Books: Author/Illustrators ONLY

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commercial fictioncrime & thrillermysteryfantasywomen's fictionupmarket fictionmiddle gradeyoung adult (ya)illustrated / picture books

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