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Bradford Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
picture booksgraphic novelschapter booksmiddle grade fictionyoung adult fictionnew adult fiction
+2 moreadult fictionadult non-fiction
Looking for
Query Letter, First Chapter, Synopsis, Full Manuscript, Sample Chapter, Book Proposal
How to submit
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Needs verification·Last verified: 3 May 2026

Hillary Fazzari is a literary agent at Bradford Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books. 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

Joined Bradford Literary Agency as assistant in 2022, became agent in 2023. Previously worked as reader/editor at another agency, interned at Writers House, and worked for Scholastic. Not always open to queries in every area she represents. Does not want inspirational work, memoir, short story collections, poetry, screenplays, graphic novel scripts without illustrator, New Adult/Adult graphic novels, material celebrating colonialism, or material promoting religion.

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How to submitSubmit queries only through QueryManager. For fiction, include a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis with genre and word count. For nonfiction, include a full proposal with query letter and sample chapter.
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How to submitQueries only accepted through QueryManager. Fiction requires query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Picture book submissions should include short query and entire manuscript. Feel free to send 2-3 picture book submissions at one time.
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