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Serene Hakim

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Ayesha Pande Literary·US

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Represents
middle gradefantasyadult literary fictioncontemporary young adultyoung adultadult fiction
+3 morespeculative fictionunderrepresented voicesmarginalized voices
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Serene Hakim is an agent at Ayesha Pande Literary. She represents authors in a variety of genres from middle grade fantasy to adult literary fiction to contemporary YA. She is particularly interested in YA and adult fiction with international themes, a variety of cultures, and underrepresented or marginalized voices. She is currently primarily focusing on YA/MG and taking on adult writers more selectively. She loves books that are joy-filled and full of heart, stories that delve deep into grief, and books that explore different meanings of family, home, and identity, especially with a speculative bend.
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Serene Hakim is closed to queries according to the official Ayesha Pande Literary queries page. Queries submitted by any method, including the contact page, while an agent is closed will not be considered.
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Last checked 8 Jul 2026·Last verified: 8 Jul 2026
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Serene Hakim is a literary agent at Ayesha Pande Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including middle grade, fantasy, and adult literary fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as Ayesha Pande Literary says that when agents are open, someone will usually contact writers within 6-8 weeks if an agent wishes to read the submission.. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within Ayesha Pande Literary says that when agents are open, someone will usually contact writers within 6-8 weeks if an agent wishes to read the submission.

Notes

Ayesha Pande Literary does not accept mailed queries, does not allow simultaneous submissions to multiple APL agents, and treats a no from one agent as a no from the agency.

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