Andrea Brown Literary Agency

How to query Andrea Brown Literary Agency— every agent here in one place, with what each is looking for, whether they’re open to queries, and how to submit. Always confirm an agent’s live submission page before you send.

14 agents10 open to queries13 in-depth profiles
RepresentsLiterary fictionMemoir & nonfictionFantasyHistoricalScience fictionLGBTQ+Graphic novelsHorror
AudiencesPicture BookChildren'sMiddle GradeYoung AdultFictionGraphic Novel
Based inMenlo Park, CA, US · Chicago, US
Latest update👀Querying Authors: Please note that I am open to queries for the first 15 days of every month and I work hard to get through my queries quickly. If you… — Saritza Hernandez, 3w ago

How to submit to Andrea Brown Literary Agency

How to submitVia the agency's submission form
Other agentsQuery one agent at a time
ResponseVaries by agent; no response does not equal rejection.
Open now10 of 14 agents
What to send
  • short query letter
  • publishing credentials (if any)
  • author bio
  • phone + email
  • category-specific sample (e.g. first 10 pages for novels)
  • Digital only via the agent's QueryManager link.
  • Query only one ABLA agent at a time; if declined you may query another.
  • No AI-generated work. Only some agents accept adult submissions — check the page.
Full guidelines on Andrea Brown Literary Agency’s site →

Submission rules change — confirm on the agency’s page (linked) and the individual agent’s page below before you send.

Agents at Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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Analia CabelloIn-depth
Open to queries

As Analía builds her list, she’s looking to represent picture book illustrators, authors, and author-illustrators; middle grade fiction; and young…

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Caryn WisemanIn-depth
Open to queries

" Caryn has been an agent with the Andrea Brown Literary Agency since 2003, and she has sold over 450 books. She handles children's books only: YA…

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Jamie Weiss ChiltonIn-depth
Open to queries

“Jamie represents children’s books in all categories, with a focus on preschool, picture books, novelty, and real-world-based middle grade and YA.…

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Jennifer RofeIn-depth
Open to queries

Jennifer is a senior agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency and has been there for decades. She represents PB through YA and has detailed…

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Kathleen RushallIn-depth
Open to queries

I’m looking for picture books, middle grade, and YA (no chapter books please). For picture books, I love to laugh. I love irreverent character…

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Lara PerkinsIn-depth
Open to queries
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Laura RennertIn-depth
Open to queries

I am a “literary omnivore,” with wide-ranging interests. I specialize in all categories of children’s books, from picture books to young adult,…

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Sally M. KimIn-depth
Open to queries

Please note that I accept queries only via. Any queries sent via email will be deleted. Sally is looking to represent a wide range of children’s…

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Saritza HernandezIn-depth
Open to queries

A self-proclaimed geek who loves escaping into worlds and stories from all walks of life, Saritza is will be open to queries for the first two (2)…

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Andrea Brown
Open to queries
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jen roféIn-depth
Status unverified
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Jennifer LaughranIn-depth
Closed

I’m looking for sparkling middle grade and young adult fiction. I’m also open to graphic novels and picture books, particularly by…

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Jennifer MattsonIn-depth
Closed

I’ve been with Andrea Brown Literary Agency for more than a decade, and began working in children’s publishing immediately out of…

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Kelly SonnackIn-depth
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc. My she/her/hers I am seeking submissions in 3 categories right now: 1) Graphic novels – I am a long passionate…

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