Julia Kardon

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Represents: literary fictionupmarket fictionmemoirnarrative non-fictionjournalismhistory
literary fictionupmarket fictionmemoirnarrative non-fictionjournalismhistory
Looking for: She is interested primarily in literary and upmarket fiction and memoir, and especially stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual or national identity, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history.
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Julia Kardon is a literary agent at HG Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and memoir. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 6-8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6-8 weeks

Notable Clients

Brit Bennett, Etaf Rum, John Freeman Gill, K-Ming Chang, Leah Franqui, Melissa Rivero, Moriel Rothman-Zecher, Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

Notes

She does not represent thrillers, any children's literature or books about spirituality or Christianity. Submit to one agent at a time.

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