Rachel Orr
OpenProspect Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- picture booksmiddle gradeyoung adultnon-fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
- How to submit
- Online Form
Needs verification·Last verified: 4 May 2026
Rachel Orr is a literary agent at Prospect Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, middle grade, and young adult. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books
Notes
Does not accept adult books, poetry collections, Young Adult that is too dark/edgy, or high fantasy. Does not accept re-submissions or revisions unless requested. Submit to only one agent at the agency.
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