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8 agents have named Holes as a comparable title on their wishlist, and 2 are open to queries. If you’re pitching something in this lane, these are the agents to know. Always confirm an agent’s submission window before you query.
Sherman calls MG the category closest to their heart and is hunting for timeless, potentially classic novels. Fresh retellings of folklore and fairy tales are a…
View wishlist →She gravitates toward MG that moves her emotionally — ideally both laughing and crying — and toward lyrical fantasy that makes magic feel genuinely real. Heavil…
View wishlist →She has a self-described weakness for dual-timeline structures at the MG level, particularly when the two threads illuminate each other thematically. This is a …
View wishlist →Madcap adventure, magic-reveal premises, and genuine heart are the sweet spot. Elana Roth Parker wants MG that sends kids on a great journey while letting them …
View wishlist →She gravitates toward character-driven MG with distinct, witty voice and satisfying narrative twists. Humor is expected, not optional. She has referenced belove…
View wishlist →Chapter book and middle grade writers are explicitly wanted — prose welcome here, no illustration required. The appetite runs to layered, accessible stories, cl…
View wishlist →Fischer has a deep appetite for MG with a classic, timeless quality: adventure stories, spooky mysteries, friendship and family at the center, magic and whimsy,…
View wishlist →Auld has a clear passion for MG and a long, specific touchstone list that reveals their taste in granular detail. They want stories with propulsive plots and em…
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