Neighborhood Literary·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- MG and YA fictionadult SFF
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
GiannaMarie Dobson is a literary agent at Neighborhood Literary based in US. Their list focuses on MG and YA fiction and adult SFF. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Notes
Building a list prioritizing disabled voices
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Neighborhood Literary
Open
RepresentsDark romance, romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, bold speculative fiction
Looking forDark romance, sharp romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, and bold speculative fiction. Especially drawn to Queer and own voices, stories with complex emotions, unforgettable relationships, and high-stakes worldbuilding
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Neighborhood Literary
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RepresentsMystery/thriller, historical, YA contemporary, new adult, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forGenre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multicultural stories, and any high concept or genre-bending works
How to submitCurrently closed for submissions
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Neighborhood Literary
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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, memoir, essays, wellness titles
Looking forMiddle Grade and Young Adult projects (fiction and non-fiction), adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, and memoir, essays, and wellness titles in the non-fiction space
How to submitCurrently closed to queries, save for referrals and conferences
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Neighborhood Literary
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RepresentsKidlit, commercial adult fiction, select non-fiction, illustrators
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Neighborhood Literary
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RepresentsYoung adult, adult genre fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, horror, genre crossovers, queer fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, romance, romantic comedy, nerd culture, queer history
Looking forRebecca Podos is Senior Agent at Neighborhood Literary. She is looking for young adult and adult genre fiction, with select nonfiction projects considered. Current fiction interests include character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture, horror as a vehicle for otherness, identity, and trauma, fresh genre crossovers such as cozy science fiction and horror romance, queer contemporary and historical fiction, and romance or rom-com with a strong commercial hook and upmarket prose. In nonfiction she is interested in deep dives into nerdy topics such as TTRPGs, cosplay, and fandoms; strong narrative voice paired with expertise; and kid lit centering queer history.
How to submitRebecca Podos accepts queries only through QueryManager, but her official linked QueryManager page currently says she is closed to queries while working through her inbox. The Neighborhood submissions page says to include a query letter and the first three chapters when she is open.
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