Julia Kardon
ClosedHG Literary·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- literary fictionupmarket fictionmemoirnarrative non-fictionjournalismhistory
- Looking for
- Query Letter
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Needs verification·Last verified: 3 May 2026
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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Looking forJosh is particularly interested in foreign and historical fiction, women's fiction, thrillers and mysteries, and some middle grade fiction. In nonfiction, he seeks history including micro-histories, business, and political thought.
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