Memoir & nonfiction Literary Agents

Standard Bio: Erin is open to all kid lit age groups, from picture books through YA, and is particularly drawn to work that shows the author’s world…

While Jenna is open to most genres, in particular, she would love to find the following.

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

Founded in 1974, Writers House is a full-service agency representing a range of clients for every age group and genre.

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.

Paige Terlip represents all categories of children’s books from picture books to young adult, as well as adult fiction and platform-based…

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

For all the books I work on, I prefer to work with queer creators; Black, Indigenous, creators of color; and disabled creators; and I strongly…

Vital Info Website Agent, Associate Literary Agent Fiction: BIPOC Literature, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Thriller, Bookclub, Commercial, Contemporary…

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…

Stories make us who we are, and everyone deserves a chance to write their own narrative.

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

CeCe is acquiring both fiction and non-fiction on the adult side. For nonfiction, she is open to most categories, across the spectrum, including…

Dream Proects An Arkansas Native, Marrissa has come a long way in her journey into publishing.

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)…

Right now, the categories I’m most looking to build in are adult upmarket fiction, contemporary middle grade, young adult of all genres, grounded…

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

Kelsey is a publishing professional with a background in communications, marketing, and editing.

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

I’m looking for voices that jump off the page and stories that really sucker punch me with any and all kinds of emotion.

I am excited to build my list in a variety of different categories and genres! I am currently building a list of authors/illustrators of color.

PROFESSIONAL BIO: Prior to working in publishing, Liz Nealon was an award-winning executive producer and media industry leader who played an integral…

Updated 1/5/26 I’m an associate agent actively building my list in adult fiction and nonfiction.

Writers House is one of the largest agencies in the world and provides an extraordinary amount of individual client attention, combined with the…

I joined Transatlantic Agency in 2023 after four years at Janklow & Nesbit Associates and am currently building my list.

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.

Marin joined The Friedrich Agency in early 2021 after getting her start as an assistant to three agents at Foundry Literary + Media.

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

Emily S. Keyes is the owner and founder of Keyes Agency, LLC and formerly was an agent at Fuse Literary and L. Perkins Agency.

I have been with Westwood Creative Artists in various roles since 2015, but I started building a list in late 2018.

MIDDLE GRADE In middle grade, Shannon is looking for spooky stories only. That includes mysteries that feel equal parts campy and creepy in the vein…

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

In all genres I prioritize diversity and marginalized voices. Specifically I would love to see more Indigenous, Native American, and First Nations…

Hello. Hi. My name is Eloy and I am a literary agent at Neon Literary. After studying journalism, my first job in publishing was at Simon & Schuster…

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…

Founded in 2014, Azantian Literary is committed to guiding the careers of both new and established voices in fiction and nonfiction, particularly…

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

Sarah N. Fisk is a former mechanical engineer who made the switch to publishing in 2011.

V. is currently open to queries through April 22, 2026. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make…

In all areas I’m looking for lyrical prose, voice that comes off the page, intricate plots, complex emotional arcs, and immersive worlds.

I’m Diego Harrison, a literary agent at SBR Media and Association of American Literary Agent member, with 15 years experience in the publishing…

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

*PLEASE NOTE: Abigail’s only email address is: af **** @ **. If you receive communication from any other address, it is spam.* Abigail Frank is lucky…

**Currently closed to queries** Ali Lake is a literary agent at O’Connor Literary Agency accepting submissions of nonfiction, fiction, and YA.

Mina Hamedi grew up in Istanbul, Turkey and is of Turkish/Iranian descent. She received a B.A. from NYU’s Gallatin School and an M.F.A.

After over a decade working in marketing and strategy, Gemma moved into the publishing world with Harlequin, working across both trade and category…

Updated December 2025 I am currently building a diverse list of authors and illustrators. I represent Adult genre fiction, YA, MG, and picture book.

I’m a Vice President at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret and have a small and carefully cultivated client list, in addition to being the agency’s director…

Veronica Goldstein is an agent with over ten years of experience, having previously worked at UTA and Fletcher & Company.

I’m from Houston, Texas and am half Japanese/half German. I joined Inkwell in 2018 after graduating with a double-bachelor in Political Science from…

I read widely in adult fiction: contemporary and historical novels, romantic comedies, upmarket romance, grounded science fiction, psychological and…

I’m a Senior Literary Agent and Advisor at P.S. Literary Agency representing creators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages.

Maria graduated from University College Dublin with a BA in English and Drama, then obtained her Masters in Modern Literature from the University of…

Marina was previously a Big 5 acquiring editor and a bookseller before she made the switch to agenting.