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36 agents

Charlotte Sheedy

Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's, illustration, memoir, journalism, political nonfiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry
Looking forCharlotte Sheedy Literary Agency represents fiction, nonfiction and children's book authors and illustrators, with a focus on diverse voices and previously untold stories through its SLM partnership.
How to submitCharlotte Sheedy Literary Agency is not accepting submissions.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Anna Olswanger

Olswanger Literary

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RepresentsPicture books, graphic novels, illustrated books, children's
Looking forAnna is currently focused on illustrated books, including picture books and graphic novels.
How to submitThe official Olswanger site confirms Anna Olswanger as a literary agent but does not publish a direct query route in the captured page text.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Annie Romano

Olswanger Literary

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitThe official Olswanger site confirms Annie Romano as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Daniel Niv

Olswanger Literary

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitThe official Olswanger site confirms Daniel Niv as an Olswanger Literary colleague focused on adult fiction and nonfiction, but no direct query route was captured from the official page.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Karen Murgolo

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsHealth, wellness, science, psychology, spirituality, memoir, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction
Looking forAuthoritative books on health, wellness, science, and psychology, along with spirituality and inspirational memoirs that offer genuine insight or originality. Original cookbooks and narratives that illuminate compelling subjects or spark meaningful conversation, from practical wellness guides to deeply personal stories.
How to submitSubmit through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include query materials appropriate to your project. Address submissions to the New York office or use the agency's online submission system.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Stuart Krichevsky

Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary nonfiction, narrative journalism, commercial fiction, adult fiction, adult nonfiction
Looking forStuart Krichevsky founded Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency in 1995 after a fifteen-year career at Sterling Lord Literistic. His official team profile says he has over four decades of agency experience, has represented dozens of New York Times bestsellers, and has a focus on literary nonfiction, narrative journalism, and commercial fiction.
How to submitStuart Krichevsky is currently closed to queries according to the official Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency submissions page.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Marisa Cleveland

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's books, adult books
Looking forMarisa Cleveland is Executive Director and Agent at The Seymour Agency. She loves working with authors who write for a broad range of readers, children and adults, within fiction and nonfiction. She wants manuscripts she cannot put down until the last page and cannot stop discussing, with voice as a key factor and protagonists who feel like best friends or partners in crime.
How to submitThe official Seymour Agency about page says Marisa Cleveland currently only takes queries through referrals.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Gaby Cabezut

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsLatinx authors, spanish-language market, diverse authors
Looking forGaby Cabezut is Director of Foreign Rights and Agent at The Seymour Agency and a bilingual literary agent. The official page says she has an extensive background in digital publishing and tech, is passionate about diversity, uplifts Latinx authors through The Seymour Agency Mexico, and currently represents authors in LATAM for the Spanish market.
How to submitGaby Cabezut is currently closed to submissions according to the official Seymour Agency about page.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Jennifer Gates

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, pop culture, children's books
Looking forA wide range of nonfiction including narrative and expert-driven works, memoir, current affairs, and pop culture, as well as literary fiction and children's books
How to submitSubmit your query through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website, or contact the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900. The agency is located at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Rebecca Podos

Neighborhood Literary

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RepresentsYoung adult, adult genre fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, horror, genre crossovers, queer fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, romance, romantic comedy, nerd culture, queer history
Looking forRebecca Podos is Senior Agent at Neighborhood Literary. She is looking for young adult and adult genre fiction, with select nonfiction projects considered. Current fiction interests include character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture, horror as a vehicle for otherness, identity, and trauma, fresh genre crossovers such as cozy science fiction and horror romance, queer contemporary and historical fiction, and romance or rom-com with a strong commercial hook and upmarket prose. In nonfiction she is interested in deep dives into nerdy topics such as TTRPGs, cosplay, and fandoms; strong narrative voice paired with expertise; and kid lit centering queer history.
How to submitRebecca Podos accepts queries only through QueryManager, but her official linked QueryManager page currently says she is closed to queries while working through her inbox. The Neighborhood submissions page says to include a query letter and the first three chapters when she is open.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Bethany Hendrix

Spencerhill Associates

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RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction, adult fantasy, romance, diverse fantasy, rom-coms, historical romance
Looking forBethany is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction in all genres, as well as adult fantasy and romance. She is especially interested in diverse fantasy, rom-coms, and historical romance. Bethany is always looking for new voices and diverse perspectives.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Kaitlyn Sanchez

Bradford Literary Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, graphic novels, non-fiction
Looking forKaitlyn is looking for children's books (picture books through middle grade) in all categories, including fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, and illustration. She is incredibly eclectic in her tastes, with a great affinity for emotional stories as well as funny stories. She is always looking for diversity in all forms, including but not limited to BIPOC, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+.
How to submitQueries only accepted through QueryManager. Fiction requires query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Picture book submissions should include short query and entire manuscript. Feel free to send 2-3 picture book submissions at one time.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Rebecca Matte

Bradford Literary Agency

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, romance, young adult
Looking forRebecca seeks character-driven stories with strong friendships and relationships, fantasy romance, stories of self-discovery and reinvention, queer romance particularly featuring f/f, bi, pan, trans, ace and other underrepresented identities, and fantasy worlds that are wholly original or drawn from non-medieval European backgrounds.
How to submitSubmit queries through QueryManager with a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Include genre and word count in the cover letter.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Christina Clifford

Union Literary

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, international fiction, narrative nonfiction, historical biography, memoir, business, science
Looking forBoth seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for international fiction hailing from the homeland of authors like William Trevor, Edna O'Brien, and Zadie Smith, not to mention Rohinton Mistry, Mario Vargas Llosa and J.M. Coetzee and Nadine Gordimer. She is also interested in continuing to build a narrative nonfiction list in the genres of historical biography, memoir, business, and science
How to submitEmail: christina@unionliterary.com
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Lilly Ghahremani

Full Circle Literary

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RepresentsAuthors, illustrators, picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult nonfiction, adult fiction, children's nonfiction, gift books, middle eastern voices, disabled voices
Looking forLilly Ghahremani represents a wide range of authors and illustrators on both the adult and children's book sides. Her wishlist includes illustrators from the African diaspora and lesser-represented cultures, worldly children's books and art, children's stories rooted in cultural settings or personal experience, traditional cultural wisdom in modern children's books, children's nonfiction by experts, funny but smart picture books, books for kids of any age that center disabled characters, high-concept gift books with illustration or photography, and picture book, middle grade, and YA with Middle Eastern characters, settings, or themes.
How to submitLilly Ghahremani is closed to submissions at this time according to her official Full Circle profile, and the official submissions page says Lilly Ghahremani is closed except referrals. Full Circle accepts submissions via QueryManager only and does not review direct email or mailed submissions.
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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Donald Maass

Donald Maass Literary Agency

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Last checked 17 Oct 2026

Maggie Sadler

Howland Literary

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RepresentsAdult literary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, magical realism, gothic fiction, narrative nonfiction, travel, health and wellness, ecology, nature, cultural criticism, indigenous voices, first nations voices, bipoc voices, queer voices, translation
Looking forMaggie Sadler primarily seeks adult literary and upmarket fiction with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She likes work that challenges or deconstructs genre, craft, or structural conventions; grounded magical elements; folklore and fairy-tale retellings, especially non-Western; unusual concepts; unreliable narrators; liminal spaces; atmospheric magical realism; gothic work outside the Deep South; historical fiction foregrounding marginalized perspectives; adult narratives in translation; and adult narrative nonfiction on travel, health and wellness, ecology and nature, and cultural criticism. She welcomes debut Indigenous, First Nations, BIPOC, and queer storytellers.
How to submitHowland Literary uses QueryManager for submissions, but Maggie Sadler's official linked QueryManager page currently says she is not accepting queries during a short medical break.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Lindsay Guzzardo

Keystone Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult fiction, narrative nonfiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, retellings, beach reads, family drama, amish romance, clean fiction, historical fiction, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, history, biography, science, sports, memoir
Looking forLindsay Guzzardo is founder of Keystone Literary Agency and a literary agent for adult fiction and nonfiction. She is drawn to high-concept, commercial premises with clear, marketable hooks and strong voices. Her fiction tastes include classic retellings, beach reads, family dynamics, mother-daughter and sister relationships, Amish romance and fiction, wholesome clean fiction and romance, cozy small-town romance and fiction, rich historical fiction, fiction featuring historical figures, European-set fiction, dark psychological and domestic suspense, and past/present family dramas. She welcomes nonfiction proposals from journalists and experts in history, biography, science, sports, narrative nonfiction, and memoir with a strong platform.
How to submitSubmit through Lindsay Guzzardo's official QueryManager form during the first week of the month. The linked QueryManager page was checked on 2026-05-25 and says she is not accepting queries at this time because she opens during the first week of the month.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Joyce Sweeney

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, children's nonfiction, board books, novelty books, kidlit
Looking forJoyce Sweeney is Director of Kid Lit and Agent at The Seymour Agency. They have a passion for all kinds of picture books, especially nonfiction projects and lyrical, emotional texts, and will consider tough subjects in picture books, board books, and novelty books. In middle grade they prefer younger, shorter projects and chapter books. They are actively looking for genre YA of all types, especially from underrepresented voices and queer perspectives. Graphic novels should be young, realistic, and preferably illustrated.
How to submitJoyce Sweeney is currently closed to submissions according to the official Seymour submissions page, so there is no open query route for Joyce at this time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Annie Bomke

Annie Bomke Literary Agency

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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Stephanie Hansen

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's books, film rights, subsidiary rights
Looking forStephanie is president, senior agent, and subsidiary rights manager at Metamorphosis. Her profile says she represents fiction from children's to adult books and nonfiction projects with heart, but the submissions page says she is currently focused on running the company, legacy clients, and film subsidiary rights efforts.
How to submitMetamorphosis says Stephanie Hansen is not open to queries at this time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Arley Sorg

KT Literary

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, literary speculative fiction, climate fiction
Looking forArley is primarily interested in adult speculative titles, including science fiction, fantasy, horror with speculative or fantastic elements, literary speculative fiction, and climate fiction.
How to submitArley Sorg is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Laura Dail

Laura Dail Literary Agency

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RepresentsSerious nonfiction, journalism, history, business, upmarket fiction, children's books
Looking forLaura Dail is focused on representing serious nonfiction by journalists, historians, and business leaders, upmarket fiction, and select children's books. She is always seeking fresh, diverse voices and innovative partners.
How to submitLaura Dail is currently closed to submissions according to the official LDLA submissions page, so there is no open submission route for her at this time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Amy Brewer

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

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RepresentsSubsidiary rights, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forAmy is vice president, senior agent, and subsidiary-rights sales at Metamorphosis. With a full list, her profile says she is only tempted by the most captivating stories that touch her heart.
How to submitMetamorphosis says Amy Brewer is closed to unsolicited queries and focused on current clients and selling subsidiary rights for publishers.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Des Salazar

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

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RepresentsRomance, fantasy, horror, LGBTQ+, literary fiction, thriller, mystery, new adult, science fiction, young adult
Looking forDes is a literary agent at Metamorphosis. The agency submissions page lists romance, fantasy, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, thriller, mystery, New Adult, science fiction, and young adult among Des's categories.
How to submitDes Salazar's QueryManager route says they are closed at this moment and to consider submitting again when they are accepting more work in January and July.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Laura Katz

Writers House

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction and fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile work, picture books, and illustration.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and 10 pages in the body of the email. Consult the agent's Publishers Marketplace profile for any agent-specific requirements. Do not query two Writers House agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Rosa Frazier

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsKidlit, picture books, middle grade, young adult, contemporary romance, mystery, thriller, illustrators, author-illustrators
Looking forRosa Frazier is a literary agent at The Seymour Agency. Her official Seymour profile says kidlit is her passion, with emphasis on picture books, middle grade, YA contemporary romance, mystery, and thrillers. She is drawn to underrepresented BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled creatives, and encourages Caribbean and South American stories, folklore, and mythologies with representation of second languages and dialects. Illustrators and author-illustrators are also welcome when she is open to them.
How to submitRosa Frazier is currently closed to queries according to her official Seymour Agency profile and linked QueryManager status. Do not send unsolicited queries while closed.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Noelle Falcis Math

Transatlantic Agency

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RepresentsAdult, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, nonfiction
Looking forLiterary, upmarket, and speculative fiction including magical realism, fantasy, and science fiction. Strong essay collections, narrative nonfiction, archival works
How to submitCurrently closed to submissions except for by referral
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Jeff Kleinman

Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
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How to submitLimited fill: Folio team page confirms Jeff Kleinman is a Founding Partner, no Folio-hosted wishlist or public submission route was found in this run.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Gareth Esersky

Carol Mann Agency

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RepresentsNonfiction, health, nutrition, psychology, parenting, spirituality, judaica, literary nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forGareth Esersky represents nonfiction authors in health, nutrition, psychology, parenting, spirituality, Judaica, literary nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, and memoir.
How to submitGareth Esersky is not open to submissions at this time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Sylvie Carr

The Carr Agency / Parse

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, business books, literary fiction, memoir, history, political nonfiction
Looking forThe Carr Agency represents bestselling writers of narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, business books, and literary fiction, with Parse continuing the agency model around editorial support, concept development, brand management, book deals, podcasts, newsletters, speaking, workshops, film, and television opportunities.
How to submitThe Carr Agency or Parse states it is closed to submissions. For non-submission inquiries, write to info at parseagency dot com.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Kate Testerman

KT Literary

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, children's books, contemporary fiction, urban fantasy, magical realism, adventure, romantic comedy
Looking forKate represents middle grade and young adult fiction and fantastic stories for children and avid adult readers, including contemporary drama, urban fantasy, magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies.
How to submitKate Testerman is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Maria Napolitano

KT Literary

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RepresentsCommercial romantic comedy, speculative fiction, thriller, upmarket fiction, book club fiction
Looking forMaria represents a broad range of fiction from commercial rom-coms to radical speculative fiction, subversive thrillers, and upmarket book club fiction. She is drawn to character-driven stories, unusual perspectives, genre-bending work, and pitchable high concepts.
How to submitMaria Napolitano will reopen to queries in the first half of 2026 according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Rachel McCain

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsNonfiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, children's literature
Looking forRachel accepts nonfiction, adult fiction, YA fiction, and children's literature. She likes nonfiction with historical elements, unknown or overlooked nonfiction stories, dark and gritty stories, fiction in the lineage of Alice Walker or James Baldwin, stories set in New York, YA fiction with series potential, and children's literature with diverse and unique characters.
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Kelsey Ruoff

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsMystery, psychological thriller, young adult science fiction, mental health, lifestyle
Looking forKelsey accepts mysteries, psychological thrillers, YA science fiction, and occasional nonfiction in mental health and lifestyle. She likes stories with twists, unique formats or perspectives, inspirational storylines, humor, strong worldbuilding, dystopian YA science fiction, and stories that are mind-blowing or heart-tugging.
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026