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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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

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.
Last checked 14 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, narrative nonfiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, sports
Looking forPeter represents commercial and literary fiction, science fiction and fantasy, young adult, narrative nonfiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, and sports.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Peter Steinberg where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
Last checked 13 Sept 2026

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, idea-driven nonfiction, science, technology, nature, social justice, psychology, culture, literary memoir, cultural criticism, essays, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, psychological thriller, romantic comedy
Looking forCaroline Eisenmann is drawn to narrative and idea-driven nonfiction shaped by expansive curiosity, especially work that makes hidden structures more legible, including science, technology, nature, social justice, psychology, culture, capitalism, deeply reported narratives, literary memoir, cultural criticism, and essays. In adult literary and upmarket fiction, she responds to speculative elements used for emotional truth, obsession, ruthless narrators, intimacy and its discontents, social issues on a human scale, underrepresented voices, visceral prose, vivid consciousness, driving plot, upmarket psychological thrillers, and romantic comedies.
How to submitSend Caroline Eisenmann a query at ce@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.
Last checked 13 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, science, nature, journalism, current events, food, lifestyle, subcultures
Looking forLisa represents fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, she looks for literary and upmarket novels, contained settings, unique communities, family sagas, complex relationships, strong writing, voice, diverse voices, and page-turning momentum. In nonfiction she represents narrative, science, nature, journalism, conversation-changing current events, food/lifestyle, and deep dives into subcultures or topics that help readers live better.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query form and select Lisa Grubka where available. UTA requires the first 15 pages of any manuscript or book proposal and asks writers not to query multiple UTA literary agents.
Last checked 13 Sept 2026

Looking Glass Literary & Media

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, contemporary fiction, grounded fantasy, horror, mystery, cozy mystery, romantic suspense, cookbooks, health, fitness, advocacy, bipoc voices
Looking forStefanie is exclusively taking on clients systemically excluded from publishing, with a focus on BIPOC authors. She is seeking MG, YA, and adult fiction and nonfiction, especially gutsy contemporary, grounded fantasy, horror, mystery, cozy mysteries, romantic suspense, cookbooks from immigrant perspectives, and advocacy-centered nonfiction around sports/exercise science, health, fitness, nutrition, medicine, and animals.
How to submitSubmit through Stefanie Molina-Santos's QueryTracker form with a query plus the first 50 pages, or a full proposal for nonfiction.
Last checked 13 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, fiction, literary fiction, short stories, business, leadership, psychology, health, wellness, technology, memoir, public affairs
Looking forChristy is Partner and Co-Head of UTA Publishing. She represents influential nonfiction authors and institutions as well as bestselling novelists and short story writers, with a list spanning business, leadership, psychology, health, wellness, technology, memoir, public affairs, literary fiction, and commercial fiction with strong storytelling and voice.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query form and select Christy Fletcher where available. UTA requires the first 15 pages of any manuscript or book proposal and asks writers not to query multiple UTA literary agents.
Last checked 12 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, nonfiction, science writing, memoir, history, cultural criticism, journalism
Looking forSarah represents literary and upmarket fiction and a wide range of nonfiction, including science writing, literary memoir, revisionist history, cultural criticism, and urgent journalism.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Sarah Fuentes where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
Last checked 12 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, literary suspense, crime, thriller, speculative fiction, science fiction, narrative nonfiction, social history, human behaviour, irish literature, british writers, european writers
Looking forGráinne is looking for literary and commercial fiction, literary suspense, crime and thriller with a distinctive often feminist lens, intergenerational family stories, speculative and uncanny fiction, grounded science fiction, smart narrative nonfiction, social history, human behaviour, debut American voices, Irish literature, and British and European writers with US or international appeal.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query form and select Gráinne Fox where available. UTA requires the first 15 pages of any manuscript or book proposal and asks writers not to query multiple UTA literary agents.
Last checked 12 Sept 2026

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, writing rooted in place, crime, literary suspense, graphic novels
Looking forDuvall represents literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with interests including writing rooted in place, especially the South, multigenerational storytelling, crime, literary suspense, and graphic novels.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Duvall Osteen where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
Last checked 12 Sept 2026

Stimola Literary Studio

Open
RepresentsPicture books, author-illustrators, early readers, chapter books, heavily illustrated middle grade, novelty books, comics, jewish culture, bipoc voices, LGBTQ+
Looking forErica represents a selective list of authors and illustrators, especially illustrated books for children. She is interested in author-illustrator picture books, early readers, chapter books, heavily illustrated middle grade, novelty formats, comics, projects focused on Jewish culture and inclusive experience, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ bookmakers, and stories with zany heart and emotional depth.
How to submitEmail Erica Rand Silverman at the spelled-out SLS submissions address listed on the Stimola submissions page. Follow the agency's one-agent-at-a-time rule.
Last checked 12 Sept 2026

Azantian Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, horror, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Looking forHe seeks hooky and high-concept books with commercial plots, strong craft writing, and compelling characters. He prioritizes underrepresented voices and LGBTQ+ stories. For middle grade, he wants epic adventures and magical stories with series potential. For young adult, he seeks dark stories, atmospheric horror, and unique formats.
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager form with query letter, 10-20 pages for novels, complete manuscript for picture books, and graphic novel proposals with sample pages.
Last checked 11 Sept 2026

Azantian Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, adult fiction, adult non-fiction
Looking forShe seeks marginalized creators and diverse stories, prioritizing BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, genderfluid, neurodiverse, and disabled voices. She wants stories about found families, cozy grounded fantasy, queer love and community, magic and witches, heartbreak with hope, dark moody Young Adult/Adult writing, and narrative nonfiction about sciences and humanity.
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager during the first week of each month (1st-7th). Select one agent at a time. Submit 10-20 polished pages for novels, complete manuscript for picture books, proposals for graphic novels and nonfiction.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's non-fiction, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, graphic novels
Looking forShe is drawn to stories with a distinct voice, unexpected wit, aggressive pacing, punchy and/or emotionally resonant endings. She is especially eager to see authentic explorations of underrepresented cultures, relationships, and identities.
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager only during the first 15 days of each month. Include query letter, author bio, and sample pages as specified in agency guidelines.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, biography, memoir
Looking forShe looks for commercial fiction and is interested in brilliant novels, fun beach reads, gripping nonfiction narratives, inspirational memoirs or biographies, and instructional self-help titles.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body of email, not as attachment. Include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in the body of the email below the query letter.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction, memoir, popular science, narrative non-fiction, psychology, medicine, health, animals, nature, spiritual
Looking forLeslie is looking for well-written nonfiction in a broad range of topics including memoirs with a distinctive point of view, animal stories and insights into animal behavior, psychological and spiritual perspectives that change people's lives, popular science that excites and informs, therapies and spiritual practices that inspire and heal, and narrative nonfiction on subcultures or events whose stories have not been told before or are told in a fresh way.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body of email, not as attachment. Include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in body of email below query letter. Query only one agent at this agency at a time.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction, picture books, narrative non-fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forFor middle grade and young adult fiction, he seeks authentic kids' voices and rousing, high concept stories with realistic settings and science fiction preferred over fantasy. He is eager to find the next great picture book author/illustrator. For adults, he actively looks for narrative nonfiction in music, sports, history, popular science, big think, performing arts, health, business, memoir, military history, and humor, plus commercial fiction but is very selective.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body, include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in body below query. For picture books include full text and dummy or sample art as PDF attachments no larger than 20MB. Query only one agent at agency at a time.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, chapter books, illustration
Looking forMiddle grade in all genres with children finding their space in their world, especially strong-willed underdogs or quirky, misunderstood, or overlooked children. Picture books that are funny and character-driven, beautifully written, or milestone moments with emotional endings. Commercial action-packed chapter book series for emerging readers.
How to submitQuery via QueryManager with query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages. For picture book texts, must submit 3 completed texts and query only on the 1st day of each month. For illustrators, include portfolio link.
Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsContemporary, fantasy, horror, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Looking forBooks with pain-in-the-ass heroines, dark and creepy settings with lyrical voices, and books with well-thought out twists and turns. Fantasy should be easily accessible and horror should not make her need to keep the lights on. She seeks LGBT+ books that are about more than just a coming out story and is particularly keen to grow her adult list in rom-coms and fantasy/romantasy.
How to submitFor Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult novels: paste the first 20 pages into the sample text field. For picture books: include a link to the full dummy. For Author or Illustrated graphic novels: include a link to a few sample spreads. Note that for picture book and graphic novel creators, she is only considering author or illustrator projects at this time.
Last checked 8 Sept 2026

Great River Literary

Open
RepresentsAuthor-illustrators, picture books, board books, middle grade, young adult, children's books, poetry
Looking forAuthors 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 submitEmail 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.
Last checked 5 Sept 2026

LK Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAuthor-illustrators, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, children's books
Looking forAuthor-illustrators who write their own picture books and graphic novels, Middle Grade fiction and nonfiction, and Young Adult fiction. LK Literary Agency does not represent adult work, picture book text-only authors, or illustrators who are not yet writing their own work.
How to submitEmail a cover letter with pitch, synopsis, contact information, and online presence in the body of the message. Novel submissions should paste the first 20 pages into the email. Emailed illustrator portfolios are accepted at 72 dpi, online portfolios are welcome, picture book dummies should be PDF attachments, and graphic novel submissions should include a PDF of two to three illustrated chapters with text.
Last checked 5 Sept 2026

Thompson Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, young adult, children's books, biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, popular culture
Looking forThompson Literary is always on the lookout for both commercial and literary fiction, as well as young adult and children's books. Nonfiction is their specialty, with interests including biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, and popular culture.
How to submitAll agents at Thompson Literary Agency are now accepting queries through Query Manager. Please click to view agent bios, which have specific query instructions for each.
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Veritas Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, memoir, historical fiction, literary fiction, history, pop culture, cultural studies, women's studies, natural history, children's
Looking forKatherine loves books that explore the lesser-known territories of human experience.
How to submitFor fiction, include a cover letter listing previously published work, a one-page summary and the first five pages in the body of the email (not as an attachment). For non-fiction, query first. When a proposal is requested, include an author biography, overview, chapter-by-chapter summary, marketing and publicity plan, analysis of competitive titles, and sample chapters or text.
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction
Looking forBrady is looking for adult science fiction, adult fantasy, and speculative fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, near-future stories, cozy fantasy, historical fantasy, grimdark, secondary-world fantasy, complex magic systems, epic fantasy, fairy-tale and myth retellings, literary speculative work, and new weird stories.
How to submitBrady is closed to queries. When he reopens, use his QueryManager page. JABberwocky asks writers to query only one agent at a time and handles only book-length material.
Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Creative Artists Agency

RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, adult fiction, adult nonfiction
Looking forSloan Harris is Co-Head of CAA's Books Department and serves on CAA's Board. Official CAA page text identifies him as representing narrative nonfiction, literary and commercial fiction, and memoir.
How to submitCAA's official US literary agents page says writers should review agent profiles and use the submission button or link on an agent profile if that agent is open. Sloan Harris's static official profile did not expose a public agent-specific submission button or link in this run, so no public submission route is imported.
Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Ayesha Pande Literary

Closed
RepresentsMiddle grade, fantasy, adult literary fiction, contemporary young adult, young adult, adult fiction, speculative fiction, underrepresented voices, marginalized voices
Looking forSerene 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.
How to submitSerene 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.
Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Sara Crowe Literary

Closed
RepresentsChildren's fiction, adult fiction, children's nonfiction, adult nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, literary fiction, romantic comedy, author-illustrated graphic novels
Looking forSara Crowe is founder of Sara Crowe Literary. She has 25 years of publishing experience and 20 years representing clients. She represents a diverse group of children's and adult fiction and nonfiction, from picture books to graphic novels to literary fiction and adult romantic comedies. Her official submissions page says she is looking for author-illustrated graphic novels, middle grade and YA fiction, children's and adult nonfiction, and adult fiction, specifically romantic comedies and literary fiction, with special interest in underrepresented voices.
How to submitSara Crowe is currently closed to queries according to the official Sara Crowe Literary submissions page.
Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

RepresentsInvestigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, memoir, biography, literary fiction
Looking forInvestigative journalists, thought leaders, memoirists, and prominent academics working in investigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, and big ideas that reshape public discourse. Books with intellectual rigor and cultural impact, particularly those exploring complex social and political subjects.
How to submitSubmit to Aevitas Creative Management using their contact and submissions form available on their website. Include a query letter describing your project, along with relevant credentials and platform information. Address submissions to the New York office.
Last checked 17 Oct 2026