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Jon Cobb

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HG Literary·US

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fictionmiddle gradeyoung adultscience fictionfantasyafrican-american fiction
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Jon Cobb is a literary agent at HG Literary. He reads all genres of fiction and has particular interest in contemporary middle grade and YA, science fiction and fantasy, African-American fiction, literary fiction, mysteries, and thrillers. He also has a soft spot for track and field, geek culture, weird science, and cutting-edge technology.
How to submit
Submit through Jon Cobb's official QueryMe.Online form. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query one agent at a time. Unless the agent-specific form says otherwise, HG requests a query letter and the first five pages. HG does not represent screenplays or religious fiction.
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Last checked 7 Aug 2026·Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
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Jon Cobb is a literary agent at HG Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, middle grade, and young adult. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as HG Literary generally responds within 6 to 8 weeks, although it may occasionally run behind.. Submissions via Query Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within HG Literary generally responds within 6 to 8 weeks, although it may occasionally run behind.

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