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Michael Bourret

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's fictionpicture booksmiddle grade fictionyoung adult fictioncommercial fictionliterary fiction
+4 morenarrative non-fictionmemoirmiddle grade non-fictiongraphic novels
Looking for
Offbeat projects that break the mold, with particular interest in queer and BIPOC literature and writers. He wants to read something that moves him and connects on an intellectual, emotional or spiritual level. He specifically wants to see more middle grade fiction and nonfiction, and graphic novels.
How to submit
Submit only via Query Manager. Include query letter in body and first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. For graphic novels, include first 25 pages of script plus illustrated pages if author or illustrator.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026·Last verified: 23 Aug 2026
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Michael Bourret is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including children's fiction, picture books, and middle grade fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

Notes

Partner at the agency since 2016. Opened West Coast office in 2009. Query only one agent at this agency at a time.

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