Lucinda Literary·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- YAchildren's literatureupmarket fictionprojects on religion and spirituality
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Lauren Eldridge is a literary agent at Lucinda Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including YA, children's literature, and upmarket fiction. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Young Adult, Children's, Adult
Notable Clients
Julie Fingersh (Stay: A Story of Love, Family, and Other Traumas), Olivia Swindler (Break the Glass), Michelle Kulwicki (At the End of the River Styx)
Notes
Before joining Lucinda Literary, Lauren was on the editorial team at Flatiron Books, where she focused on nonfiction and worked on bestselling and award-winning titles from authors including Leigh Bardugo, Oprah Winfrey, and Alicia Keys
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