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36 agents

Arielle Datz

Dunow, Carlson, and Lerner Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, mystery, suspense, memoir, pop culture, science, social commentary
Looking forShe is looking for upmarket fiction, both literary and commercial, with dynamic characters and elevated language, enjoying elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, mystery, and suspense. In nonfiction, she seeks unusual personal narratives, pop culture and science, and social commentary.
How to submitEmail query letters to mail@dclagency.com and paste the first ten pages of your manuscript below your letter. Address your email to the specific agent. Submitting to more than one agent at a time is permitted, but indicate which agents you are querying. Emails with attachments will not be opened.
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Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Priya Doraswamy

Lotus Lane Literary

Open
RepresentsDebut fiction, horror, mystery, thriller, romance, general fiction, literary fiction, biography, film, television
Looking forPriya represents fiction, nonfiction, authors, and screenwriters, with AALA-listed interests including debut fiction, horror, mystery, thriller, romance, general fiction, literary fiction, and biography.
How to submitEmail submissions to contact@lotuslit.com with a short bio, query letter, brief synopsis, chapter breakdown, and first three chapters as a Word document. Nonfiction submissions should include a proposal and detailed information on competing books.
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Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Brian DeFiore

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, memoir, popular culture, pop science, sports, self-help, inspiration, cookbooks, humor, lifestyle
Looking forDeFiore responds favorably to projects that demonstrate real storytelling talent with strong narrative drive and mastery of voice. In non-fiction he favors memoir, popular culture, pop science, sports, self-help and inspiration, cookbooks, humor and lifestyle. In fiction he seeks all sorts of novels except romance or western, for both adult and young adult readers.
How to submitSend a persuasive e-mail to Querybrian@defliterary.com indicating the kind of book you are writing, a brief description of the book's contents, anything about your life experiences that will make readers take notice, and demonstrate creativity, confidence, and precision in the prose.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Michaela Whatnall

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, upmarket adult fiction, grounded fantasy, adult romance, narrative non-fiction, graphic novels, picture books
Looking forMichaela is most strongly interested in finding middle grade and young adult projects of all genres, upmarket adult fiction, and grounded fantasy. They are also open to select adult romance, narrative nonfiction for both children and adults, graphic novels, and picture books. Specifically seeks sibling stories.
How to submitSubmit only via Query Manager. Include full query in body, first 25 pages for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. Query only one agent at the agency at a time.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Rachel Ridout

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, science fiction, horror, western, women's fiction, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir
Looking forShe is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse and imagination.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Suzie Townsend

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, adult fiction, women's fiction, speculative fiction, romance, fantasy, non-fiction, young adult, middle grade
Looking forShe loves women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children's side, she is interested in select Young Adult and Middle Grade. She loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres, and she's always looking for unique new voices in stories.
How to submitUse Suzie Townsend's QueryManager form. Include the query details and first five pages, or a full book proposal for non-fiction. Do not query more than one New Leaf agent at the same time.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Trinica Sampson-Vera

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, romance, fantasy, horror, mystery, thriller, science fiction
Looking forShe particularly loves speculative fiction, adventurous, character-driven stories with largely emotional stakes, stories featuring Caribbean characters/settings, and stories where queer characters find happy endings.
How to submitUse Trinica Sampson-Vera's QueryManager form. Include a query letter and the first twenty pages. Do not query more than one New Leaf agent at the same time.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Wendy Levinson

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, near historical fiction, narrative non-fiction, adventure, popular science, history, politics, current affairs, social history, memoir, biography
Looking forWendy specializes in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. She represents award winning literary novelists, short story writers, journalists, activists, anthropologists, scientists, doctors, and educators.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

La Sheera Lee

SBR Media

Open
RepresentsRomantic suspense, contemporary romance, young adult, urban fiction, erotica, suspense, thriller, christian fiction, women's fiction, inspirational fiction, mystery
Looking forLa Sheera is open to romantic suspense, contemporary romance, young adult, urban fiction, erotica, suspense/thriller, Christian fiction, women's fiction, inspirational fiction, mystery, thriller, romance, and general fiction.
How to submitSubmit through La Sheera Lee's QueryTracker form. Query only one SBR Media agent at a time.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Sophia M. Ramos

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitQuery via QueryManager or email query@newleafliterary.com with word 'Query' in subject line plus agent's name
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Daniel Greenberg

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, popular culture, humor, nonfiction, fiction
Looking forDaniel Greenberg specializes in narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular culture, and humor, but will consider any project when he has a personal connection with the book and is excited to represent the author.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. Daniel Greenberg's official profile lists his LGR email, and the official submissions page directs submissions through the agency form.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Cori Deyoe

3 Seas Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, thrillers, mysteries, nonfiction
Looking forCori Deyoe is actively looking to expand her list. She represents all subgenres of romance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, thrillers, mysteries, and select nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Cori Deyoe's official QueryManager link. 3 Seas does not accept email queries, asks writers to use the QueryManager links on agent pages or the submissions page, and says no response within 12 weeks should be considered a pass.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Barry Goldblatt

Barry Goldblatt Literary LLC

Open
RepresentsChildren's, fantasy, graphic novel, middle grade, new adult, science fiction, young adult
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First 50 Pages
How to submitSubmit query letter, synopsis, and first 50 pages through QueryManager platform. Include author biography and book details.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Dan Mandel

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, nonfiction, business, art, history, politics, sports, popular culture
Looking forDan Mandel represents literary and commercial fiction, memoir, and nonfiction about business, art, history, politics, sports, and popular culture.
How to submitEmail Dan Mandel at querydm@sjga.com. Greenburger asks writers to read each agent page, submit to only one Greenburger agent at a time, and query by email only, if there is no response within 8 weeks, writers may query another Greenburger agent.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Christopher Combemale

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, essays, expert-driven nonfiction, translation
Looking forChristopher Combemale is looking for a broad range of literary fiction and voice-driven upmarket fiction with an unexpected hook, including a literary campus novel. In nonfiction he is interested in narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism and essays, and expert-driven projects. He is drawn to international voices and writers in translation.
How to submitSubmit to Sterling Lord Literistic through the official submissions page form. SLL says it can only respond to queries if interested in seeing more material and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Dado Derviskadic

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural history, biography, art history, film, religion and spirituality, psychology, philosophy, popular science, self-help, health and nutrition, pop culture, subcultures, fashion, food narrative, cookbooks
Looking forDado Derviskadic loves working with writers who have deep and singular insight into their chosen world. In nonfiction he is primarily interested in cultural history, biography, art history, film, religion and spirituality, psychology, philosophy, pop science and motivational self-help, health and nutrition, pop culture and subcultures, fashion, food narrative, and cookbooks.
How to submitSend queries to dado@foliolitmanagement.com with the query letter and first ten pages of the manuscript or proposal in the body of the email. Write QUERY in the subject line. If there is no response within 4 weeks, assume the project is not right for him.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Alexandra Weiss

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.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Betsy Lerner

Dunow, Carlson, and Lerner Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction, fiction
Looking forLerner represents non-fiction writers in the areas of science, psychology, history, cultural studies, true crime and memoir.
How to submitEmail query letters to mail@dclagency.com, and paste the first ten pages of your manuscript below your letter. Address your email to a specific agent who you think might be the right fit. Submitting to more than one agent at a time is permitted, but please indicate in your letter which agents you are querying. Emails with attachments will not be opened.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

PJ Mark

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body. For picture books: send informative description, full outline, dummy as PDF and full-color samples as JPEGs or PDFs. For graphic novels: send 10 illustrated pages with text as PDF and synopsis in email body.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Stefanie Rossitto

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forShe is looking for historical fiction, funny witty modern romances, anything medieval, and exciting historical romances and fiction based on real characters. She wants women's fiction, rom-coms and romances including romantasy, horromance, and cozy romance that are timely, fresh, high-concept with unique hooks. She seeks stories around immigration, cultural differences, mother-daughter stories, dysfunctional families, and found family themes.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager only. Include query letter, synopsis, one paragraph pitch, target audience description, and first chapter or full proposal for nonfiction.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Saritza Hernández

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, science fiction, fantasy, gothic tales, horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, young adult, middle grade
Looking forSaritza seeks commercial fiction by diverse authors, particularly romance with complex characters, propulsive science fiction, character-driven fantasy, atmospheric horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction about culture and food, and all Young Adult/Middle Grade genres especially science fiction and romance.
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager link with query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages for novels. Include one-sentence pitch. Follow submission guidelines on agency website.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Sally M. Kim

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.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Looking forShe is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters, lyrical and atmospheric writing, voicey genre-blending tales, big stakes, speculative worlds filled with haunting quietly wondrous magic, sharply funny rom-coms and coming of age narratives, witty and heartfelt picture books, and fearless storytellers tackling big ideas. She loves working with and supporting marginalized authors and their stories.
How to submitSubmit materials via Query Manager.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Miriam Goderich

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.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Melissa Flashman

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forIn nonfiction, she is particularly interested in conversation-changing books including journalism, science, technology, business/finance/economics, memoir/narrative, self-help/wellness, and essays and cultural criticism. She is drawn to a range of literary and commercial fiction and is particularly excited about stories that touch on the deeper meaning of life, family, identity and love.
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send an informative description, brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction: send an informative description, full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include sample pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Marya Spence

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction, literary novels, cultural criticism, essays, pop culture
Looking forMarya seeks books that immerse, critique, delight, or illuminate. She represents literary novels, cultural criticism, voice-driven essays with a humorous or critical edge, and pop culture writing.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Lynn Nesbit

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Luke Janklow

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction, idea books, entertainment, sports, cookbooks, design, satire, science fiction, thriller, spy stories, young adult, humor
Looking forLuke seeks books that are prime examples of their type, successful at what they're trying to be with natural storytelling and strong voices. He particularly enjoys satire, high concept science fiction, big ambitious novels, humor, thrillers and spy stories.
How to submitDirect submission to Luke Janklow at submissions@janklow.com. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Leslie Meredith

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.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Lara Perkins

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsThriller, horror, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, adult fiction, board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult non-fiction
Looking forLara is currently open to adult fiction queries only. She seeks thrillers, horror with purpose, historical fiction that feels immediate and hooky, and grounded and unexpected science fiction and fantasy. She is always excited to see unreliable narrators, twisty mysteries, eerie settings, psychological horror, and character-driven stories with sparks of magic.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages of text for novels. Complete the required fields in the submission form.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Kirby Kim

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, mysteries, speculative fiction, non-fiction
Looking forKirby represents both literary and commercial authors. He seeks manuscripts that straddle the fence with upmarket expression combined with a genre element or plot device. For literary work, he's drawn to rich, sweeping stories that encompass a time or place, or tightly written, narratively innovative stories with award potential. His commercial interests include thrillers, mysteries and speculative fiction. He also represents nonfiction from leaders and journalists in science, culture and current affairs, plus pop culture including music and comedy.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Kristin Nelson

Nelson Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, young adult
Looking forLiterary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable relationship dynamics. High-concept, character-driven novels with one foot in genre. Delightful and emotionally engaging novels that can be read repeatedly. Character-driven thrillers, speculative, science fiction and fantasy that illuminate the world through imagined worlds.
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Lane Heymont

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, horror, non-fiction, young adult horror
Looking forLane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is especially interested in projects broadly defined as horror. He is always looking for projects by underrepresented voices both in horror, fiction in general, and nonfiction. In nonfiction, Lane focuses on the sciences, cultural studies, history, pop-culture, and celebrity projects.
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager only. Fiction requires completed manuscript. Nonfiction requires full-length proposal. Cannot query multiple agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Jessica Spitz

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, pop culture, criticism, fantasy
Looking forJessica represents fiction across the literary and commercial spectrum, journalistic nonfiction, and select pop culture and criticism. She is drawn to intimate narratives that examine complicated relationships, great love stories, immersive fantasy worlds, and propulsive plots grounded by unforgettable characters. In nonfiction, she seeks fresh, thoroughly-reported narratives that examine systemic injustice focusing on individuals impacted by climate change, women's rights, mental health, and race relations.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Please include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Please direct your submission to an individual agent.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

John Rudolph

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.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Jennifer Rofé

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.
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026