KT Literary

How to query KT Literary— 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.

9 agents5 open to queries5 in-depth profiles Official site
RepresentsFantasyMystery & crimeGraphic novelsHorrorLGBTQ+Memoir & nonfictionRomanceRomantasy
AudiencesPicture BookMiddle GradeGraphic NovelChildren'sLgbtqYoung Adult
Based inHighlands Ranch, CO, US · Seattle, US
Latest updateThis is not a joke: I will be open to queries from April 15 to May 15, 2026. I’m looking for projects that are upbeat, escapist, and ultimately hopeful!… — Laurel Symonds, 2mo ago

How to submit to KT Literary

  • 2 of 9 agents accept queries by email.
  • 1 agent uses an online query form — open the agent's page for the live link.

Each agent here keeps their own list and rules — pick an agent below, confirm they're open, and use their query link. 5 of 9 are open to queries right now.

Read KT Literary’s full submission guidelines →
General querying etiquette
  • Query one agent at this agency at a time — most ask you not to submit to several of their agents at once.
  • Personalize each query and confirm the agent is open before you send.
  • Have a one-page synopsis and the opening pages ready; many forms ask for them inline.
  • Responses typically take several weeks; no reply after the agent's stated window usually means a pass.

Agents at KT Literary

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Kelly van SantIn-depth
Open to queries

has nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry. She cut her teeth in New York working at esteemed literary agencies such as…

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Arley Sorg
Open to queries
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Kate Testerman
Open to queries
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Maria Napolitano
Open to queries
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Renee Nyen
Open to queries
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Hannah FergesenIn-depth
Status unverified

Updated 6/1/21 **Please note: I am currently closed to queries. When I re-open to queries again, I will be looking for the below: In Adult I want:…

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Adria GoetzIn-depth
Closed

I’m looking for… PICTURE BOOKS: I am primarily focusing on signing author-illustrators at this point but I am open to queries by picture book…

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Kari SutherlandIn-depth
Closed

The best way to query me is through ( Query Submission. I like to see a query letter, a short synopsis (spoilers are okay! Sometimes I need to…

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Laurel SymondsIn-depth
Closed

I began my publishing career in the editorial department of HarperCollins Children’s Books where I worked with a number of award-winning and…

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