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US Poetry Literary Agents

United States literary agents who represent poetry. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines and open status.

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Represents
Author-illustrators, picture books, board books, middle grade, young adult, children's books, poetryWants: Query letter, portfolio link, picture book dummy, first three pages, bio, comparison titles
Looking for
Authors and author-illustrators of books for children and teens, including board books, picture books, fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. She does not want adult projects and does very few chapter books or Young Adult projects.
How to submit
Email the full text for board books or picture books in the body of the message. Author-illustrators should include a link to the dummy and sample illustrated pages, with no attachments. Longer works should include the first three pages, project description, bio information, relevant experience, recent comparison titles, audience notes, and why Mary Cummings may be a fit.
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Represents
Women's fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, commercial fiction, horror, mystery, historical romance, poetry, picture booksWants: Query letter, first ten pages, bio, title/genre/word count
Looking for
She seeks stories that surprise and delight with characters readers can't stop thinking about and sharp writing. She wants high-concept, twisty stories with strong voices in women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. She's particularly interested in timely commercial fiction where the personal intersects with world events, stories about female rage and friendships, complex family dynamics, incisive horror with social commentary, and atmospheric mysteries set in close-knit communities.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
Via QueryManager
Represents
Literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry
Looking for
Fiction and nonfiction notable for compelling storylines, singular voices, and unique perspectives, across literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, from both established and emerging writers
How to submit
Submit through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website. You can also reach the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900 or by mail at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.
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