Historical Literary Agents

Jennifer Azantian is the founder of Azantian Literary where she focuses primarily on fiction across age groups.

JENNIFER MARCH SOLOWAY is a co-founder and agent at Starling Literary + Media.

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

LAURA’S REPRESE NTATIVE C ATEGORIES: YA Science fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Romance Mystery/Thriller Literary fiction with speculative elements…

Maria is translation rights manager for Greyhound Literary and is also building her own list of authors as a primary agent.

Hello! I’m a literary agent at Helm Literary representing fiction and non-fiction for adults.

Dedicated to passionate and effective representation of authors at all stages of the writing journey, including bestselling and debut authors alike…

I’m a generalist when it comes to genre, but across the board in fiction, I need a high-concept, propulsive plot married with beautiful writing.

Irene Kaster started at HJLit as an intern in 2022. She studied at Emerson College in Boston and holds a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing…

Young Adult: Something Like Panic! by Lauren Asher Rachel’s journey into publishing has always been rooted in a deep love of story.

only accepting queries at conferences, pitch events, or via professional referrals.

I read very broadly – across fiction, non-fiction, literary, and commercial – but above all I am always looking for books that completely immerse and…

Michelle devoured the classics at an early age, falling in love with heroic stories like The Three Musketeers, Ivanhoe, and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

I am a British-Luxembourgish literary agent currently based in London at LBA agency.

I am honored to be a literary manager with Martin Literary and Media Management. I’m excited to build my list.

I joined InkWell in 2022, after freelance work with Kirkus Reviews and Pegasus Books.

is a Cuban-American literary associate based in South Florida. She represents commercial to upmarket genre-blending fiction for adult, YA and select…

Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong’s Dying To Find… UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 18:26 Central Time Zone **CATHIE IS NOW OPEN TO QUERIES** I am now open to queries…

I open the first week of every month, except December and January. Here’s a deeper look at what I’m especially hoping to find right now—across YA…

Being a part of the publishing world wasn’t in my initial plan, but ever since I found a place at Corvisiero Literary Agency, I can’t imagine doing…

I joined Azantian Literary Agency in 2025 after five years with Jill Grinberg Literary Management.

I am the founding literary agent of Speilburg Literary Agency, representing commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.

. I represent young adult and adult fiction across genres as well as select pop culture nonfiction.

Ashlee MacCallum joined Howland Literary after interning at Triada US. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Ashlee is passionate about championing…

Hi! Welcome to my. I’m looking for high-concept* commercial, upmarket**, and select literary fiction.

I represent Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult fiction and non-fiction.

Submission Guidelines I am seeking MG, YA, and adult novels, especially those by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors. Her below is by-no means exhaustive.

I am actively looking for upmarket, literary, and commercial fiction, select young adult and middle grade, as well as narrative non-fiction and…

About Me *** I’m open to queries (fiction and nonfiction) as of January 5, 2026.

I studied English literature and Art History at the University of Hong Kong and UCLA, and have a master’s from Durham University (UK).

Please note, I am currently closed to queries. Any queries received during this period will go unread. I’ll remove this notice when I reopen.

I represent adult genre and speculative fiction. I’m drawn to projects and authors who have potential to thrive on either side of the genre divide…

First the boring stuff. I worked in finance and marketing for 18+ years before turning to my childhood first love… books and writers.

Boutique literary agent representing a wide range of adult fiction and nonfiction.

I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and History.

I’m a big commercial and genre fiction lover, who is particularly drawn in by unique voices, strong character development, high-concept plots, and…

Lane is looking for an array of genres in Picture Books, Young Adult, and Adult.

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…

I’m a literary agent actively building my list of both adult fiction and nonfiction.

Ciara joined Curtis Brown in early 2018 and is actively looking for a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction.

I am actively seeking a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for MG and YA, and select adult upmarket and commercial fiction.

Triplet story Nanny Diaries set at a NYC Nail Salon The Heather Jackson Literary Agency is a NY-based, full-service firm specializing in book-based…

Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is developing a selective list focused on upmarket and literary adult and new adult fiction across a wide variety of…

I primarily seek adult literary fiction and upmarket fiction with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots.

Claire Elliot is a Junior Agent at FinePrint. She also works as an assistant under Lauren Bieker and Peter Rubie.

I’m building a diverse list of authors and illustrators. Generally, I’m drawn to stories with strong emotional cores and character arcs, and ones…

​An internship at a boutique literary agency sparked everything for this starry-eyed book lover.

Elizabeth is an associate literary agent at PSLA representing fiction and nonfiction.

I began my publishing career as an agency intern in 2012 and have been an acquiring agent at Fox Literary since 2021.

Alec Shane majored in English at Brown University, a degree he put to immediate use by moving to Los Angeles after graduation to become a…

YA and MG – Contemporary This is my top priority. My favorite published books I’ve worked on are TOGETHER WE CAUGHT FIRE by Eva V.

Hello! My name is Lexie, and books are my life. I graduated from Mills College with a degree in English/Creative Writing and spent several years as a…

Hi! I’m Courtney. I founded Handspun Literary Agency in 2016 and have been working in publishing for over 20 years, somehow.

Peter Rubie has been in New York publishing as an agent, editor, and published writer for nearly forty years.

Spring 2024 I’m looking for fiction that wholly transports me- be it to another place, another decade, or to another life.

Winter: Cold, Creepy, and Clever Spooky Season Wishlist Updated 2025 Detailed Summer! I love a smart, readable book with a pulse.

As an agent, I bring together editorial vision, market insight, and a deep commitment to author care.

I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors.

Margaret holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Temple University and has studied under best-selling authors of fiction and nonfiction.

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