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Emily S. Keyes

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Keyes Agency·US

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Represents
middle gradeyoung adultgraphic novelspicture booksfantasyhorror
+5 morewomen's fictionscience fictionpop culturehumornonfiction
Looking for
Emily S. Keyes is actively searching for children's literature and select adult genre fiction that is not serious literature. She is generally looking for books for young readers and the young at heart, especially work that fosters the joy of reading in kids. In nonfiction she is looking for nonfiction picture books, interesting nonfiction for middle grade and YA readers, especially from creators with a platform, and select adult nonfiction.
How to submit
Submit through Emily Keyes' official linked QueryManager page. The form asks for author information, title, word count, genre, query letter, optional synopsis, target audience, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal, and optional artwork, illustrations, or portfolio link.
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Last checked 26 Jun 2026·Last verified: 26 Jun 2026
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Emily S. Keyes is a literary agent at Keyes Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

Notes

Emily Keyes does not represent screenplays, adult poetry outside picture books, genre romance, short stories, or erotica.

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