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36 agents

Krista Van Dolzer

The Unter Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, narrative nonfiction, sports, science, mathematics, economics, psychology, journalistic nonfiction
Looking forKrista is looking for middle grade and young adult projects, plus several adult nonfiction areas: narrative, sports, accessible applied science, mathematics, economics, psychology and journalistic narrative.
How to submitSubmit through Krista Van Dolzer's QueryTracker form. If there is no response within three months, consider it a pass.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Alyssa Reuben

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Gail Ross

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Eve Attermann

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Alex Levenberg

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Dorian Karchmar

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Erin Malone

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Callie Deitrick

Wendy Sherman Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, adult fiction, light speculative fiction
Looking forCallie Deitrick is looking for contemporary literary/upmarket adult novels with a fresh hook and strong character-driven plot. She enjoys smart and entertaining books with humor and suspense, flawed Millennial characters, diverse voices, sympathetic protagonists, light speculative fiction with a simple premise that feels grounded in reality, narratives that subvert genre norms, and complicated female friendships.
How to submitSend all queries to submissions@wsherman.com. Include your last name, title, and Callie Deitrick's name in the subject line. For fiction, paste a query letter and the first 10 pages in the body of the email. For nonfiction, send the query letter and author bio. Do not query multiple Wendy Sherman agents at the same time and do not send to direct agent emails.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Laura Zats

Headwater Literary Management

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, literary fiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction
Looking forLaura represents YA, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, literary fiction with speculative elements, and select contemporary and historical fiction. She is aggressively looking in adult horror, mystery, and thriller, and is interested in genre-crossing work.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager. Follow standard query-letter format, query one Headwater agent at a time, and do not email queries.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Warren Frazier

John Hawkins & Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, technology, history, world affairs, foreign policy
Looking forWarren focuses primarily on fiction, with particular nonfiction interests in technology, history, world affairs, and foreign policy.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter directly to frazier@jhalit.com, or send a general query to jha@jhalit.com. Include genre, summary or synopsis, word count, and writing background. Fiction should include the first three chapters or opening chapter as one Word attachment, nonfiction should include a proposal as one Word attachment.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

BJ Robbins

BJ Robbins Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, historical fiction, biography, memoir, narrative history, pop culture, sports, travel, health, medicine, science, multicultural
Looking forBJ Robbins represents quality fiction, both literary and commercial, and general nonfiction, with particular interest in memoir, biography, narrative history, pop culture, sports, travel and adventure, medicine and health. The agency is especially looking for literary/commercial crossovers with book-club potential, smart speculative fiction, and multicultural stories.
How to submitEmail BJ Robbins with a succinct description of the work, relevant bio information, and the first ten pages in the body of the email. Do not send attachments unless requested.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Moses Cardona

John Hawkins & Associates

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, suspense, business, science, multicultural fiction, foreign rights
Looking forMoses handles his own client list and has special interests in commercial fiction, suspense, business, science, and multicultural fiction.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter directly to moses@jhalit.com, or send a general query to jha@jhalit.com. Include genre, summary or synopsis, word count, and writing background. Fiction should include the first three chapters or opening chapter as one Word attachment, nonfiction should include a proposal as one Word attachment.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Amy Tannenbaum

Jane Rotrosen Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative fiction, contemporary romance, thriller, psychological suspense, book club fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forAmy Tannenbaum represents women's fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative fiction, contemporary romance, thriller, psychological suspense, fiction in the sweet spot between literary and commercial, and works by marginalized voices.
How to submitSend queries for Amy Tannenbaum to atannenbaum@janerotrosen.com. Include all material in the body of the email with no attachments. Jane Rotrosen Agency asks writers to query one agent at the agency and include a concise description, relevant bio, publishing history, and for fiction a synopsis and first three chapters or for nonfiction a proposal and sample chapters.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Holly McGhee

Pippin Properties

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, graphic novels, young adult, children's, adult projects, illustration
Looking forPippin Properties is devoted primarily to picture books, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult novels, while also representing adult projects on occasion.
How to submitEmail Holly McGhee at ExclusivetoHolly@pippinproperties.com. Holly accepts exclusive queries only and requires six weeks to consider.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Nora Mathews

The Book Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks, thriller, fantasy, horror, young adult, picture books, illustration
Looking forThe Book Group represents award-winning novelists and illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, thrillers, fantasy, horror, young adult classics, memoirs, cookbooks and picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter addressed to the agent at submissions@thebookgroup.com. Put the agent name in the subject line and paste the first ten sample pages below the query. The Book Group only accepts electronic queries to that inbox and does not read attachments.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Kristin Ostby

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction, picture books, author-illustrators, mystery, thriller, romance, pop culture nonfiction
Looking forKristin represents middle grade, young adult and adult fiction, plus picture book author-illustrators. She is actively looking for adult mystery, thriller and romance, plus nonfiction focused on popular culture.
How to submitSubmit through Kristin Ostby's QueryTracker form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Sophie Cudd

The Book Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks, thriller, fantasy, horror, young adult, picture books, illustration
Looking forThe Book Group represents award-winning novelists and illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, thrillers, fantasy, horror, young adult classics, memoirs, cookbooks and picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter addressed to the agent at submissions@thebookgroup.com. Put the agent name in the subject line and paste the first ten sample pages below the query. The Book Group only accepts electronic queries to that inbox and does not read attachments.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Linda Pratt

Wernick & Pratt Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, novelty books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, authors, illustrators
Looking forLinda Pratt works with authors and illustrators who create work in all genres of children's literature, fiction and nonfiction. Her Q&A says she is drawn to stories exploring other cultures, fish-out-of-water stories, larger-than-life supporting characters, smart and witty dialogue, historical fiction with urgent stakes, elements of magical realism, emotional truth, and the unexpected when it fits the characters and story.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@wernickpratt.com and indicate that the submission is for Linda Pratt. Include contact information, referral information if applicable, exclusive or non-exclusive status, background and publishing history, and any other work available for consideration. For novels, attach the first 3 chapters and a brief synopsis. For picture books, attach two different manuscripts. For chapter books under 7,500 words, attach the full manuscript. For MG or YA nonfiction, send a synopsis or proposal and 3 sample chapters. Illustrators should attach PDF samples and include a portfolio link. Do not send the same submission to multiple Wernick and Pratt agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Ayla Zuraw-Friedland

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essays, narrative nonfiction
Looking forAyla Zuraw-Friedland is interested in literary fiction and nonfiction that inspect big questions about queer identity, class, community, and art and technology through a personal lens. She does not represent Young Adult, Middle Grade, or Picture Books.
How to submitSend Ayla Zuraw-Friedland a query at azf@goldinlit.com. For fiction, memoir, essays, or narrative nonfiction, include a query letter and the first 10-15 pages in the body of the email. For other nonfiction, send a query letter and attach a proposal if prepared. Submit to only one Frances Goldin agent at a time.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Anne Hawkins

John Hawkins & Associates

Open
RepresentsThriller, literary fiction, serious nonfiction, science, history, public policy, medicine, women's issues
Looking forAnne has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious nonfiction, with particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine, and women's issues.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter directly to ahawkins@jhalit.com, or send a general query to jha@jhalit.com. Include genre, summary or synopsis, word count, and writing background. Fiction should include the first three chapters or opening chapter as one Word attachment, nonfiction should include a proposal as one Word attachment.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Dana Newman

Dana Newman Literary

Open
RepresentsPractical nonfiction, business, health, wellness, mind body spirit, psychology, parenting, technology, narrative nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, pop culture, current affairs, women's interest, social trends, sports, fitness, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, suspense, thriller
Looking forDana is interested in practical nonfiction by authors with smart, unique perspectives and established platforms, compelling narrative nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, pop culture, current affairs, women's interest, social trends, sports and fitness, plus select literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and suspense/thriller.
How to submitEmail dananewmanliterary@gmail.com with QUERY and the title in the subject line. Send a one-page query letter in the body of the email with category, title, word count, project overview, credentials, publishing history, contact details, and disclosure of simultaneous submissions. Do not send attachments.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Kate Garrick

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, food writing, journalism
Looking forKate is particularly interested in literary and upmarket fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction that contributes to conversations that move society forward, with strong narrative voices and clear confidence of intention.
How to submitSubmit through Kate Garrick's QueryManager form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Phoebe Rhinehart

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural analysis, history of ideas, science
Looking forPhoebe Rhinehart enjoys well-observed literary fiction that explores the tragedy of the human condition in the everyday, intense interiority, and lyrical prose. Her nonfiction tastes include ambitious cross-disciplinary cultural analyses, histories of ideas, and the sciences, especially nonfiction where personality and passion come through.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter describing the work, information about yourself, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate in the query letter that you are querying Phoebe Rhinehart. Do not email individual agents directly, phone the office about unsolicited manuscripts, send original copies, submit by regular mail, or submit work generated by AI.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Ann Rose

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction
Looking forShe is looking for characters who aren't afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs. She's open to all genres of middle grade and especially loves stories that push the Middle Grade boundary. She represents all genres in Young Adult and in adult fiction adores swoony romances, light science fiction or fantasy, commercial fiction, and heartwarming or heart wrenching contemporaries. She enjoys feminist stories that highlight women's experiences, strong female friendship narratives, unique voices, diverse perspectives, vivid settings, and stories that explore tough topics.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample pages of either 3 chapters or first 30 pages. Format submissions with double spacing, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and indent each new paragraph.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Sheree Bykofsky

Sheree Bykofsky Associates

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music
Looking forSheree is currently only considering nonfiction, including popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music, and related adult nonfiction.
How to submitEmail a one-page nonfiction query in the body of the email to shereebee@aol.com. Put Query and your name in the subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Christa Heschke

McIntosh & Otis

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, horror, fantasy, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, adult fantasy
Looking forChrista is actively acquiring for all age groups in children's, is taking picture books sparingly, and prioritizes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and disabled writers. She is interested in contemporary, horror, fantasy, mystery/thriller, historical, and very sparse adult fantasy.
How to submitQuery Christa through her official QueryManager link. For children's and YA, include query letter, synopsis, first three consecutive chapters up to 25 pages, author bio, and any relevant illustrations.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Daniele Hunter

McIntosh & Otis

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, middle grade, picture books, contemporary fiction, contemporary fantasy, fantasy, speculative fiction, suspense, romance, historical fiction
Looking forDaniele is open to YA, middle grade, and picture books. She prioritizes contemporary but is also open to contemporary fantasy, selective fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and historical, especially lyrical, literary, voice-driven work by diverse authors.
How to submitQuery Daniele through her official QueryManager link. For children's and YA, include query letter, synopsis, first three consecutive chapters up to 25 pages, author bio, and any relevant illustrations.
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Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Brooke Nagler

The Book Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks, thriller, fantasy, horror, young adult, picture books, illustration
Looking forThe Book Group represents award-winning novelists and illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, thrillers, fantasy, horror, young adult classics, memoirs, cookbooks and picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter addressed to the agent at submissions@thebookgroup.com. Put the agent name in the subject line and paste the first ten sample pages below the query. The Book Group only accepts electronic queries to that inbox and does not read attachments.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Peter Rubie

FinePrint Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business, technology, parenting, health, self-help, music, food, thriller, crime fiction, science fiction, fantasy, military fiction, literary fiction, middle grade, young adult
Looking forPeter specializes in high-quality fiction and nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and technology, parenting, health, self-help, music, food, literate thrillers, crime fiction, science fiction, fantasy, military fiction, literary fiction, middle grade, and some boy-oriented young adult.
How to submitQuery Peter through the QueryTracker link on his FinePrint profile. FinePrint asks writers not to submit to more than one FinePrint agent at a time and to follow the selected agent's preferred submission method.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Alison Lewis

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, true crime, literary fiction
Looking forAlison Lewis represents nonfiction across cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, literary true crime, and select literary fiction. She is drawn to distinctive voice and perspective, excellent prose, social or political imagination, vivid narratives, hidden or forgotten worlds, and writers challenging entrenched power.
How to submitSubmit to only one Frances Goldin Literary Agency agent at a time. Alison Lewis is not accepting unsolicited queries for fiction and memoir. For other nonfiction, send a query to atl@goldinlit.com. For fiction, memoir, essays, or narrative nonfiction the agency asks for a query letter and first 10-15 pages in the body of the email, for other nonfiction send a query letter and attach a prepared proposal if available.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Bibi Lewis

Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, romance, children's books, women's fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, trade nonfiction
Looking forThe agency works with commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers and mysteries, romance, children's books, women's fiction, general fiction, literary fiction with a strong narrative hook, and trade nonfiction.
How to submitEmail agent@ethanellenberg.com, indicating the agent, manuscript title, and genre in the subject line. Paste all materials in the body: for fiction, query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and first 50 pages, for nonfiction, query letter, outline, and sample chapters up to 50 pages.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Caitlin O'Shaughnessy

The Book Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks, thriller, fantasy, horror, young adult, picture books, illustration
Looking forThe Book Group represents award-winning novelists and illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, thrillers, fantasy, horror, young adult classics, memoirs, cookbooks and picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter addressed to the agent at submissions@thebookgroup.com. Put the agent name in the subject line and paste the first ten sample pages below the query. The Book Group only accepts electronic queries to that inbox and does not read attachments.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Barbara Poelle

Word One Literary

Open
RepresentsThriller, mystery, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, young adult, adult fiction, horror, suspense
Looking forBarbara is looking for high-octane thrillers, edgy mysteries, literary, upmarket and commercial YA and adult fiction, suspense, horror and anything with a unique voice.
How to submitEmail Barbara.queries@wordonelit.com with the query letter and first 10 pages of the work in the body of the email.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Erika Stevens

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsPoetry, literary nonfiction, literary fiction, investigative nonfiction, translation, criticism, music writing, food writing, cookbooks, children's
Looking forErika seeks projects that excite, invigorate, argue or surprise across poetry, literary nonfiction and fiction, investigative nonfiction, translation, criticism, music writing and food writing/cookbooks. In children's literature, she seeks inclusive work for children with gender-expansive identities and families.
How to submitSubmit through Erika Stevens's QueryManager form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

CeCe Lyra

Wendy Sherman Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forIn fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in literary fiction with propulsive elements and commercial fiction with a distinctive voice. She is actively acquiring across genres, including book club, thrillers, horror, suspense, mysteries, family sagas, dark comedies, historical fiction, light speculative fiction, magical realism, smart romances, and genre mashups. In nonfiction, CeCe is seeking expert-led proposals with paradigm-shifting takeaways with a particular interest in psychology, wellness, health and medicine, self-development, spirituality, women's issues, current affairs, pop culture, and select memoir.
How to submitPlease send all email submissions to submissions@wsherman.com. We ask that you include your last name, title, and the name of the agent you are submitting to in the subject line.
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Noah Grey Rosenzweig

Triangle House Literary

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, literary fiction, climate fiction, speculative fiction, YA, narrative non-fiction
Looking forLiterary, climate, and speculative fiction, occasional YA. Stories that hold up a mirror to our culture in new ways, queer and trans coming-of-age fiction (particularly from horror perspective). Narrative non-fiction chronicling recent history, cultural trends, technology, social rules. Work that is subversive in prose, style, or subject
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Last checked 26 Oct 2026