Penelope Burns
ClosedGelfman Schneider Literary Agents·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- literary fictioncommercial fictionyoung adultmiddle gradenarrative nonfiction
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026
Penelope Burns is a literary agent at Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and young adult. Currently closed to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade
Notes
Currently closed to queries.
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