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Wendi Gu

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Hannigan Getzler Literary·US

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Represents
picture booksmiddle gradeyoung adultgraphic novelsupmarket fictionpolitical journalism
+2 moregraphic booksmemoirs
Looking for
Query Letter, First Five Pages, Full Manuscript for Picture Books
How to submit
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Wendi Gu is a literary agent at Hannigan Getzler Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, middle grade, and young adult. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 6-8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6-8 weeks

Notes

She is currently closed to queries but plans to re-open her QueryManager to new submissions in mid-June.

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Soumeya Bendimerad Roberts

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction, design, craft, lifestyle
Looking forShe is seeking new voices in fiction and narrative nonfiction, especially stories about dynamic relationships between complex but sympathetic characters, families, siblings, and motherhood, social commentary, unconventional settings and subcultures, our relationship with land, nature, and animals, and controlled experiments with form. She is particularly interested in work that investigates or reflects on the post-colonial world, marginalized and liminal spaces, and narratives by people of color. In non-fiction, she is primarily looking for idea-driven or voice-forward memoirs, personal essay collections, and narrative non-fiction of all stripes.
How to submitSend a query letter, synopsis, and the first fifty pages of the manuscript directly through Query Manager.
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Victoria Wells Arms

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RepresentsChildren's books, adult fiction, picture books
Looking forQuery Letter, First Five Pages
How to submitSend a query letter and the first five pages of your manuscript within the email with no attachments. If it is a picture book, include the entire manuscript.
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Michaela Whatnall

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, upmarket adult fiction, grounded fantasy, adult romance, narrative non-fiction, graphic novels, picture books
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Tamara Kawar

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RepresentsGraphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, romantic comedy, romance, LGBTQ+ voices, bipoc voices, nonfiction, illustrated projects
Looking forTamara Kawar is a literary agent at DeFiore and Company. She represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children's and adult markets, with particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. She is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and across genres; science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction for middle grade, YA, and adult readers; upmarket and book club fiction, especially genre-bending stories and those with an international bent; adult and YA rom-coms and romance featuring LGBTQ+ characters; and select nonfiction, including illustrated projects. Across categories, she is passionate about marginalized voices and perspectives.
How to submitSubmit through Tamara Kawar's official DeFiore profile-linked QueryManager form at https://querymanager.com or tkawar.
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Lisa Leshne

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, memoir, sports, health, business, political books, pop culture, social justice, women's issues, underrepresented voices, commercial fiction, literary fiction, illustrated books, graphic novels, young adult, middle grade, children's books
Looking forLisa Leshne is most passionate about narrative nonfiction and memoir highlighting extraordinary stories from diverse voices, women, underdogs, and leaders. She mainly acquires in sports, business, political, health, prescriptive, and pop-culture genres, and is always seeking exceptional literary and commercial fiction. The agency is especially interested in narrative and prescriptive nonfiction with social justice, women's issues, and underrepresented voices; sports, health, business, political, and pop-culture topics; exceptional commercial and literary fiction; and select illustrated, graphic novel, young adult, middle grade, and children's books.
How to submitSubmit through The Leshne Agency's official QueryManager form for fastest response, or email submissions@leshneagency.com with a query letter. Do not do both. For email queries, put QUERY as the first word in the subject line followed by the title. For nonfiction, include a complete proposal with overview, table of contents and chapter outline, target audience, marketing or promotion plans, comparable titles, bio, and at least 2 fully written sample chapters. For fiction, include author information, title, genre, word count, hook or tag-line, brief synopsis, inspiration if relevant, comparable titles, and 10-20 sample pages.
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Looking forSam Farkas is Global Rights Director and Literary Agent at Jill Grinberg Literary Management and is open to queries. Above all, she is drawn to exemplary writing. In adult fiction she looks for upmarket fiction, especially historical; fast-paced high-concept speculative thrillers; lyrical and immersive fantasy with book club appeal; and romance that simmers. In adult nonfiction she seeks immersive narrative history, food and beverage writing, quirky self-help for millennials and Gen Z, and beautifully written pop science. She is also open to young adult and middle grade of all genres, especially voice-driven contemporary with a speculative twist, historical with modern sensibilities, fresh fantasy, tightly plotted thrillers, mysteries, horror, the very strange, and the very funny. Across categories she wants diverse and underrepresented voices.
How to submitEmail info@jillgrinbergliterary.com with the subject format QUERY: Title of Project by Your Name or Book Age Category and Genre or ATTN: Sam Farkas. Paste the query letter in the email body and address it directly to Sam. Attach materials as a docx file. Fiction submissions should include a query letter and the first 50 pages. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter and proposal. Picture book submissions should include the full text, and graphic novel submissions should include a full pitch package.
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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, upmarket fiction
Looking forKari represents middle grade and YA at the heart of her list, plus picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and upmarket fiction.
How to submitKari Sutherland is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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