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Jennie Dunham

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Dunham Literary·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
upmarket literary fictionliterary non-fictionpicture booksmiddle grade fictionmiddle grade non-fictionyoung adult fiction
+1 moreyoung adult non-fiction
Looking for
She seeks first and foremost voice, a strong narrative, memorable characters, unusual premises, and underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, including #OwnVoices writers and stories.
How to submit
Starting January 2026, queries must be submitted through QueryManager only. Address query to the agent you think would be the best fit. Only send one query to Dunham Literary as agents share queries with each other when appropriate.
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Last checked 4 Jun 2026·Last verified: 4 Jun 2026
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Jennie Dunham is a literary agent at Dunham Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including upmarket literary fiction, literary non-fiction, and picture books. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within Four weeks. 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 Four weeks

Notable Clients

Robert Sabuda, Barbara McClintock, Nick Bruel, Jody Feldman, Leslie Connor, Anna Shinoda, Mark Bowden, Fred Chappell, Tod Goldberg, Reeve Lindbergh, Margaret McMullan

Notes

She has been a literary agent since May 1992 and founded Dunham Literary in August 2000. Member of AALA since 1993. She represents both writers and illustrators for children's books.

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