California Literary Agents

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

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)…

The most important things I look for are: Voice I know this is a super vague concept so let me define what I mean.

YA & NA: Some great bromances Adult Fiction: Compelling, dark, feminist-centric fantasy and genre work YA: Edge-of-your seat fantasy and Big Drama!

About Hannah started as an agency assistant before moving on to acquire her own clients.

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

Dorian Maffei is actively building her list in a variety of genres in both YA and adult.

NOTE: I am currently closed to unsolicited queries, but happily accept conference queries and industry referrals.

Across the board, I’m dedicated to representing marginalized creators and diverse stories.

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

Danielle has worked in publishing for eighteen years. Formerly an editor, she joined Upstart Crow when it was founded in 2009, specializing in young…

Lisa Abellera joined Kimberley Cameron and Associates in 2013 with a background in management, marketing, and finance.

After thirteen years as an agent for kids’ books with Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises, in spring 2021 I opened my own agency: Great River Literary…

Hi everyone, I’m so delighted to be here. I’m open to queries until September 23, 2025.

I am on the search for non-fiction popular science books with a focus on life sciences as well as literary and upmarket fiction that has nature…

Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans toward grounded novels with a distinct sense of place.

Please note that I accept queries only via. Any queries sent via email will be deleted.

" Caryn has been an agent with the Andrea Brown Literary Agency since 2003, and she has sold over 450 books.

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

"Laura Bradford (she/her) established the Bradford Literary Agency in 2001. She considers herself an editorial-focused agent and takes a hands-on…

“ Kendra Marcus started BookStop Literary Agency in 1984 and since then the agency has grown to be one of the most well known and well respected…

“ Karen Grencik became a literary agent because of a man she admired. She wanted the world to know his story, so she set out to make that happen.

I’ve enjoyed being an agent for 26 years, and love to find new voices. I love to lose myself in a story and to be transported to another reality…

I’m an agent at Red Fox Literary, where I represent board books, picture books, early readers, and chapter books.

Please use the submission guidelines on and include the first twenty pages of your manuscript in the body of the email.

In a query letter; tell me briefly about why you are passionate about the story you’re submitting, what makes you uniquely suited to tell it, and…

Profile removed. Mr. Stearns is no longer directly representing authors (see comments below). Thanks! Casey

Thao is actively looking for upper Middle Grade and YA, whether in prose or graphic novel format and across genres, that are clever, heartfelt, and…

Monica is seeking: Nonfiction by authors with demonstrable platforms in the areas of: pop culture, illustrated/graphic design, food and cooking…

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

Hi there! I am an agent at and founder of Looking Glass Literary & Media. I’ve been an agent since 2009.

I’m an agent at Red Fox Literary, representing authors and illustrators across the full spectrum of children’s publishing: picture books, middle…