New Literary Agents Building Their Lists

Newer agents actively building their client lists — often the smartest place to start a query: they're hungrier for fresh voices, more likely to be open, and quicker to respond than established agents with full rosters. Each profile shows what they're seeking and how to submit.

22 agents19 open to queries21 in-depth profiles
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Katie FerrielloIn-depth
Mansion Street Literary Management
Open to queries

Hi there. I represent picture books through adult fiction (not graphic novels) and am in the process of building my list.

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Natalie SunIn-depth
HG Literary · New York, NY, US
Open to queries

Natalie grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia reading as many fantastical adventures she could get her hands on.

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Jane McGeheeIn-depth
Calligraph Literary Agency
Open to queries

Jane McGehee is an agent and foreign-rights manager who joined Calligraph Literary Agency in early 2026, after working as a literary scout.

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Maureen WiseIn-depth
Metamorphosis Literary Agency
Open to queries

Maureen Wise is a junior literary agent at Metamorphosis Literary Agency (and a mystery novelist writing as Iris March).

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Ava GraysonIn-depth
Lowenstein Associates
Open to queries

Ava Lauren Grayson is a new literary agent (since 2026) at Lowenstein Associates, based in Los Angeles, building her list.

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Barry HarbaughIn-depth
WLA Books
Open to queries
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Danai ChristopoulouIn-depth
The Tobias Literary Agency
Open to queries
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Jack PerryIn-depth
Max & Co.
Open to queries
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Jessica Larios-ZarateIn-depth
Wave Literary
Open to queries
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Joylanda JamisonIn-depth
Embolden Media Group
Open to queries
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Kathy GreenIn-depth
Embolden Media Group
Open to queries
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Kristen BertoloniIn-depth
Trident Media Group
Open to queries
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Lauren AlburyIn-depth
Holloway Literary
Open to queries
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Mytecia MylesIn-depth
Embolden Media Group
Open to queries
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Pete MulvihillIn-depth
The Watermark Agency
Open to queries
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Rebekah Von LintelIn-depth
Embolden Media Group
Open to queries
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Sahara ClementIn-depth
Neighborhood Literary
Open to queries
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Wadzanai MhuteIn-depth
Antsu Literary Agency
Open to queries
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Andrea ColvinIn-depth
Andrea Colvin Creative Agency
Selective

Andrea Colvin is a veteran children's editor (Little, Brown Ink; Lion Forge) who launched her own boutique agency, Andrea Colvin Creative Agency, in…

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Sheila Madonia-MaberryIn-depth
Bambooks
Status unverified

Stories That Keep Me Reading Past My Bedtime I’m a literary manager with BAM Management.

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Rita VerasIn-depth
Rosecliff Literary
Status unverified

Spring 2026 Wishlist I AM OPEN FOR QUERIES. Hola, friends! Growing up as a first-generation Dominican-American, I was surrounded by the vibrant…

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Deidra Riggs
Embolden Media Group
Open to queries
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