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Michaela Whatnall

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

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Represents
middle gradeyoung adultupmarket adult fictiongrounded fantasyadult romancenarrative non-fiction
+2 moregraphic novelspicture books
Looking for
Michaela is most strongly interested in finding middle grade and young adult projects of all genres, upmarket adult fiction, and grounded fantasy. They are also open to select adult romance, narrative nonfiction for both children and adults, graphic novels, and picture books. Specifically seeks sibling stories.
How to submit
Submit only via Query Manager. Include full query in body, first 25 pages for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. Query only one agent at the agency at a time.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026·Last verified: 23 Aug 2026
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Michaela Whatnall is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including middle grade, young adult, and upmarket adult fiction. Currently open 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

Joined the agency's West Coast office in 2019. Named a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree in 2023. Has experience in school and library marketing, bookselling, and reviewing for trade publications.

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