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36 agents

Estelle Laure

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNew adult, young adult, middle grade, picture books, romantasy, mystery, speculative fiction, comedy, romantic comedy
Looking forEstelle Laure edits picture books, middle grade, young adult, and new adult at Folio Jr. and shares a list with Emily van Beek. She is looking for new adult coming-of-age stories with series potential, romantasy, cozy mystery, high-concept speculative fiction, family drama, comedy, rom-coms, high-concept YA with bold voice and emotional connection, carefully chosen imaginative middle grade, funny or mischievous middle grade, and picture books by author-illustrators with award-worthy artwork and diverse stories.
How to submitEmail Estelle Laure directly at estelle@foliolitmanagement.com. Her official profile says queries to her should also be considered queries to Emily van Beek.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Gina Panettieri

Talcott Notch

Open
RepresentsHistory, business, self-help, science, gardening, cookbooks, crafts, parenting, memoir, true crime, travel, women's fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, science fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thrillers, suspense
Looking forGina Panettieri is open to queries and submissions. She is interested in nonfiction that teaches something new and is based on original research, including history, business, self-help, science, gardening, cookbooks, crafts, parenting, memoir, true crime, and travel. In fiction she likes quirky, edgy characters and wants women's fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, science fiction, historical, mystery, thrillers, and suspense.
How to submitSubmit to Gina Panettieri through the official QueryMe link on her Talcott Notch profile. Talcott Notch says query letters should be one to two pages and may be accompanied by the first ten pages of the manuscript, the agency strongly prefers online agent-query submissions over email queries and asks email queries to be addressed to a specific agent.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Hannah Strouth

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, family saga, historical fiction, humor, LGBTQ+, multicultural fiction, mystery, romance, short stories, suspense, thriller, women's fiction, cultural nonfiction, social issues, entertainment, film, food writing, journalism, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, relationship and dating, true crime
Looking forHannah Strouth is looking for literary and upmarket fiction as well as select nonfiction. She gravitates toward nuanced, emotionally deep work, stories about connection and disconnection, what haunts people literally or metaphorically, resilience, dark, edgy, or gritty stories, pop culture, narrative nonfiction, self-help, memoir, books that teach readers to be better humans or see the world through a fresh lens, and diverse voices and experiences.
How to submitSubmit through Hannah Strouth's official linked QueryManager form. The form asks for author bio, project information, query letter, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, and the first 10 pages, or for nonfiction, the full book proposal. Greenburger says not to query more than one Greenburger agent at a time.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Giuliana Vasile

Dunow, Carlson, and Lerner Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction
Looking forGiuliana Vasile is an avid fiction reader with a deep appreciation for transportive novels that inspire a sense of romance in the modern age. In nonfiction she is drawn to fresh narrative voices and books that foster and satiate curiosity.
How to submitEmail query letters to mail@dclagency.com and paste the first ten pages of the manuscript below the letter. Address the email to Giuliana Vasile if she is the intended agent. DCL permits submitting to more than one agent at a time if the query letter indicates which agents are being queried. Emails with attachments will not be opened.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Fiona Kenshole

Transatlantic Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's fiction, illustrated books
Looking forFiona Kenshole represents children's and YA authors from picture books to older teenage. She is hungry for middle grade, especially animal stories, stories about the natural world and saving the planet, funny books, commercial YA page-turners, quirky contemporary, humor, unreliable narrators, wilderness adventures, immigrant stories, sister stories, practical feminism, ghost stories, and funny picture books, especially clever British-style humor and author-illustrators.
How to submitSubmit to Fiona Kenshole through the official Submit Here link on her Transatlantic profile, which points to QueryMe. Transatlantic asks writers to review each agent's mandate, submit to one agent at a time where possible, disclose simultaneous Transatlantic submissions, and not submit by mail.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Eve MacSweeney

Calligraph, LLC

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary fiction, memoir, biography, science, social issues, women's issues
Looking forEve MacSweeney is developing narrative nonfiction and literary fiction that speak to emotionally driven stories, singular voices, and compelling social issues, especially as they concern the lives of women. Her official profile also notes memoirs focused on the criminal justice system, science-based investigation, biography, and literary fiction.
How to submitEmail submissions@calligraphlit.com with a query letter, brief synopsis, short bio, and 25 pages of sample material in the body of the email. Include Eve MacSweeney's name, the project title, and genre in the subject line. Do not query Eve directly, send attachments, or submit by postal mail or phone.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Mollie Glick

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forMollie Glick is a CAA Literary Agent whose official CAA profile is currently marked Accepting Submissions. The static official profile text exposed in this run does not publish a detailed wishlist, so no agent-specific genre preferences were imported from third-party sources.
How to submitSubmit through Mollie Glick's official CAA profile submission button or link. CAA says to review the list of available agents, choose the agent aligned with the project, and use the submission link on the agent profile when the agent is open. CAA generally advises submitting to one literary agent, particularly the one best aligned with the work. CAA does not represent screenplays through its book-submission process.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Yvette Greenwald

The Leshne Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, mainstream fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forYvette loves reading across genres and has a special fondness for literary fiction and memoir.
How to submitSubmit through The Leshne Agency's current submission route for Yvette Greenwald. Follow current agency guidelines before querying.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Kent D. Wolf

Neon Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, short stories, novels, narrative nonfiction, immersive journalism, personal essay, pop culture, memoir, anti-lifestyle, adult nonfiction
Looking forKent D. Wolf represents literary fiction, including story collections and novels, and narrative nonfiction in immersive journalism, personal essay, pop culture, memoir, anti-lifestyle, and anything that aims to dismantle prevailing power structures. He is drawn to writing that is bizarre, profane, unsettling, dark, darkly funny, and literary-uncanny, and to writers who move the cultural needle through direct confrontation, self-interrogation, genre blurring, language bending, and strong writing.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@neonliterary.com and specify in the subject line that you are querying Kent. Neon asks for a query letter, proposal, and or or manuscript. Attachments should be compatible with Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or writers may paste the file in the body of the email. Personal emails should be used only when invited.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Alexander Field

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, faith, business, leadership, culture, personal development, children's books
Looking forAlexander Field founded The Bindery and represents nonfiction, faith and culture, business, leadership, personal development, and selected children's projects.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Alexander Field's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Marrissa Childs

Ladderbird Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, new adult, romance, contemporary romance, historical romance, science fiction, dystopian fiction, craft, homemaking
Looking forMarrissa is seeking adult and New Adult fiction and craft/homemaking, especially work depicting BIPOC voices in a full spectrum of lives. She likes detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, layered romance, slice-of-life, medical, historical, light academia, culturally rooted stories, dystopian fiction, accessible science fiction, aliens, parallel universes, and time travel.
How to submitSubmit through Marrissa Childs's QueryTracker route. Her form asks for query letter, synopsis, one-paragraph pitch, target audience, comparable books, and the first 50 pages. Ladderbird asks writers not to query more than one agent at a time.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Marlo Berliner

The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adventure, fantasy, mystery, thriller, suspense, paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, science fiction, contemporary fiction, romance, pop culture nonfiction, picture books, adult horror, adult mystery, adult thriller, women's fiction, new adult
Looking forMarlo seeks emotionally involving stories with compelling characters and tight plots. She is interested in middle grade and young adult across many genres, picture books primarily from author-illustrators, and adult horror, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, and romance.
How to submitSubmit a query and the first 20 pages through Marlo Berliner's QueryManager. Picture book queries should include a portfolio link and the full text of the manuscript. Email, social, and postal queries are not considered.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Haley Warrington

The Booker Albert Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, adult fiction, new adult, emotional fiction
Looking forHaley is interested in adult and New Adult fiction, especially romance with heat, strong emotion, and broad storytelling appeal. She is drawn to work that makes her laugh, cry, think, and stay with the story after reading.
How to submitSubmit through the query route linked from Haley Warrington's Booker Albert profile and follow the current agency guidelines.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Sophie Pugh-Sellers

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, journalistic nonfiction, memoir, commercial fiction, literary fiction, science fiction, speculative fiction, folk tale, poetry
Looking forSophie is interested in smart narrative and journalistic nonfiction, memoirs from radical new voices, commercial and literary fiction with sci-fi, folk-tale, or speculative elements, and urgent poetry that plays with genre.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter, author information, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate that the query is for Sophie Pugh-Sellers.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Caitlin McDonald

Donald Maass Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, genre mashups, political intrigue, found families, queer stories
Looking forCaitlin represents adult and young adult science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with an emphasis on high-impact stories that have something powerful to say.
How to submitSubmit through Caitlin McDonald's QueryManager route when open. Follow her posted FAQ and do not submit unfinished manuscripts.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Albert Lee

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Albert Lee where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Pilar Queen

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Pilar Queen where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Kelly Karczewski

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Kelly Karczewski where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Gwen Beal

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Gwen Beal where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Dan Milaschewski

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Dan Milaschewski where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Brandi Bowles

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Brandi Bowles where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Ariele Fredman

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Ariele Fredman where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Rebecca Gradinger

United Talent Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Rebecca Gradinger where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Zabé Ellor

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy
Looking forHe is currently looking for adult science-fiction and fantasy that is ambitious, original, and thematic, with a broad scope and excellent characterization. In science fiction, he is especially interested in books about space exploration from BIPOC authors. He is happy to see books written as the first in a 2-3 book series and books that fall on the longer side of genre standards.
How to submitQuery online via QueryManager with a query, a 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 25 pages of your project. Queries sent elsewhere will be deleted unread.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Miriam Altshuler

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsAdult literary fiction, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction, children's books, historical fiction, family sagas, memoir, self-help, young adult, middle grade
Looking forShe responds to voice and character-driven stories that draw her in and give her a new perspective on a world she doesn't know, or make her think more deeply about a world she does know. She seeks books with a heart and writers with wonderful storytelling abilities. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and loves books that focus on diversity and explore the experiences of BIPOC people.
How to submitSend an email query to querymiriam@defliterary.com with a brief description of your book, a brief relevant bio, the first chapter pasted in the body of your email, and what you feel the heart of your book is in one or two sentences. Attachments will not be opened.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Mason Rowlee

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, biography, journalism, memoir, self-help
Looking forMason seeks innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishing. He is particularly interested in working with queer authors and LGBTQIA+ themes.
How to submitSend a brief email describing yourself and your project to mason@defliterary.com with the word "QUERY" in the subject line and the first five pages of your manuscript or proposal pasted in the body of an email. Attachments will not be opened unless requested.
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Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Hillary Fazzari

Bradford Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, graphic novels, chapter books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, new adult fiction, adult fiction, adult non-fiction
Looking forPicture books that are funny, unexpected, character-centric, interactive, or cover nonfiction/history. Middle-grade fiction with interactive elements, adventure/mystery stories with offbeat protagonists, and stories for kids who need consistent input. Young Adult/New Adult fantasy with big relationships, high-impact dangerous books, urban fantasy, and soapy drama. Commercial adult fiction including compelling fantasy, thrillers with bite, horror with romance, and weird feminist genre work.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager only. Fiction requires query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Picture books need query and entire manuscript. Nonfiction needs full proposal with sample chapter.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Laura Blake Peterson

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's, memoir, biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women's fiction, health, fitness, young adult, faith, popular culture
Looking forLaura represents a wide range of fiction, nonfiction and books for children. Her interests include memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women's fiction, health and fitness, children's and young adult, faith issues and popular culture.
How to submitEmail Laura directly at lbp@cbltd.com and attach the first 50 pages of your project. Include 'lbpquery' in the subject line.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

James Farrell

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, non-fiction, science fiction
Looking forJames Farrell seeks literary and upmarket adult fiction, non-fiction, and occasionally science fiction. He is especially seeking voices from underrepresented backgrounds.
How to submitDirect queries to jtf@cbltd.com with the first fifty pages of your manuscript or a full proposal in the body of your email, and include the title, genre, and 'jtf query' in the subject line.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Kerry D'Agostino

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, young adult, non-fiction
Looking forKerry is particularly drawn to character-driven work, unconventional plot structures, unreliable narrators, complicated family relationships, and speculative elements that challenge our ways of thinking about the world.
How to submitEmail query letters to Kerry at kd@cbltd.com and include either the first fifty pages of your manuscript or your full proposal in an attachment as a Word document.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Katie Grimm

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, creative non-fiction, young adult literary fiction, middle grade literary fiction
Looking forKatie Grimm seeks plot-driven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative nonfiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences. She looks for voice-driven books with a heartbeat and sense of purpose, particularly interested in the darker and weirder side of human history, previously under- or misrepresented experiences, and narratives that contribute to larger cultural conversations.
How to submitSend query via Query Manager at https://querymanager.com or KGRIMM with query letter, first 30 pages, and author biography.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Jazmia Young

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's non-fiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade non-fiction, picture books, young adult
Looking forShe focuses on middle-grade fiction and nonfiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences. She particularly loves stories with friendship ties, complicated family dynamics, and grief or loss. Being a New York native, anything based in NYC has her heart.
How to submitEmail queries to jky@cbltd.com with the first 10 pages of your manuscript in the body of the email with QUERY in the subject line.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Rebecca Strauss

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, young adult, pop culture, select non-fiction
Looking forShe seeks compelling stories with clear concepts, fresh voices and emotional heart that grab readers from the first page. She is especially interested in emerging writers and underrepresented voices, looking to develop long-term relationships.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter containing information about your book, your bio, and the first five pages in the body of the email. Include the word 'query' and your book title in the subject line.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Laurie Abkemeier

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forLaurie strives to maintain an eclectic list that spans history, science, nature, sports, adventure and the outdoors, health and wellness, self-improvement, investigative journalism, big ideas, women's studies, pop culture, food, technology, the traditional past and speculative future, and the offbeat. She is very interested in working with people of color and those from historically marginalized communities who are writing on these topics. She also represents a select group of artists.
How to submitSend a brief email describing you and your project to Laurie@defliterary.com. Please include the word "query" and your book title in the subject line. Attachments will not be opened unless requested. Submissions do not need to be exclusive.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Jennifer De Chiara

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, chick lit, mystery, suspense, thriller, picture books, middle grade, young adult, memoir, celebrity biography, arts, popular culture, self-help, health, spiritual
Looking forShe seeks literary fiction with unique voices and commercial fiction including women's fiction, mysteries, and thrillers. For children's books, she wants picture books and character-driven middle grade and Young Adult with distinctive voices. In nonfiction, she represents memoirs, celebrity biographies, books about arts and popular culture, and empowering self-help titles.
How to submitFor fiction queries, send the first twenty pages in the email body to jenndec@aol.com with a one-paragraph bio and synopsis. For nonfiction, attach the complete proposal as a Word document with a sample chapter, plus bio and synopsis in the email body.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Caryn Karmatz Rudy

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forShe gravitates towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and relishes a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. She is intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from narrative to practical, especially focusing on lifestyle, parenting, women's issues, and memoirs that exhibit quirky perspectives. She does not work with science fiction, horror, romance, or paranormal novels.
How to submitPlease email at Caryn@defliterary.com, using the word 'Query' and your book's title in the subject line. Please include a brief, compelling description of the book in the email, along with a short bio, and for fiction and memoir, please include the first five pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. Attachments will not be opened unless requested.
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Last checked 25 Aug 2026