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Kayla Lightner

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Ayesha Pande Literary·US

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Represents
adult nonfictionmemoirjournalismreportagehidden historiesprescriptive nonfiction
+5 moreliterary fictionupmarket fictionspeculative fictionhistorical fictiongraphic novels
Looking for
Kayla Lightner is primarily looking for adult nonfiction that can masterfully straddle the line between storytelling and teaching readers something new about the world or themselves. Her interests include memoir, journalism and reportage, hidden histories, and prescriptive nonfiction. More selectively, she looks for smart, propulsive literary and upmarket fiction with a speculative or historical lens and graphic novels for all ages.
How to submit
Kayla Lightner is currently closed to queries according to the official Ayesha Pande Literary team and queries pages. Queries submitted by any method, including the contact page, when an agent is closed will not be considered.
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Last checked 8 Jul 2026·Last verified: 8 Jul 2026
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Kayla Lightner is a literary agent at Ayesha Pande Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult nonfiction, memoir, and journalism. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as When APL agents are open, the agency usually responds within 6-8 weeks if an agent wishes to read a submission.. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

All Ages, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within When APL agents are open, the agency usually responds within 6-8 weeks if an agent wishes to read a submission.

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