Young Adult (YA) Literary Agents

I’m open to submissions ranging from picture book to YA and speculative adult fiction.

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

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.

I am actively looking for new clients in the following genres and categories.

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

Atop my wishlist for this year: adult books! As always, this is just what I’d love to see in my inbox.

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

*Updated 1/7/26* I am open to seeing many different things. My is a general guideline to my interests.

Representing an author or artist, whether aspiring or established, is an honor and a commitment I take very seriously.

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…

“ CHRISTA HESCHKE graduated from Binghamton University with a major in English and a minor in Anthropology.

"Holly M. McGhee still carried MADELINE around in 3rd grade -- until Mrs. Carrier, her school librarian, tricked her into reading longer books by…

"Paul Rodeen discovered his love of writing, editing and publishing at Knox College where he was the fiction editor and a contributor to the award…

"Rebecca Sherman is an agent for Writers House. For over 30 years, Writers House has played a critical role in developing novelists and non-fiction…

"Michael Bourret began his career as an intern at the agency while studying film and television production at New York University, joined full-time…

“ John Rudolph joined DG&B in 2010 after twelve years as an acquiring children’s book editor.

“ Kathleen Ortiz (she/her) founded her own agency in 2022, after working in publishing and international licensing for over a decade, including roles…

As Literary Agent at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency, I represent middle grade, YA and adult novels and memoir, as well as non-fiction for all…

started at Writers House as an intern in 2009. She’s had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of bestselling and award-winning authors and…

I’m a self-professed publishing nerd. As a kid, I would tag along with my mom when she went to college, and settle in for the day in a cozy leather…

I am most interested in middle-grade and YA fiction—in particular; fantasy grounded in reality with series potential; contemporary with a focus on…

Yes. She makes revision requests as needed. Many of her clients have mentioned doing revisions for her. Clients: You can find a listing of Ms.

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

Submissions should be emailed to tpsubmissions@ Vital Info @tanusriprasanna Website Agent Fiction: Children's, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Young…

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

ABOUT As a former Senior Editor at Random House Books for Young Readers, Chelsea has a keen editorial eye and understands how publishers think, which…

In Adult Fiction, I am looking for upmarket fiction with irresistible writing and a strong hook.

What am I looking for? For all projects, I seek stories with accessible, authentic, and unforgettable voices that reflect the diverse world we…

Alexandra Levick is currently CLOSED to unsolicited queries. ABOUT WRITERS HOUSE Writers House was founded in 1973 with a vision for a new kind of…

In middle-grade and YA, I’m looking for something that makes me laugh out loud, I’m a sucker for bittersweet, and I can’t resist a character that…

Dream projects A former librarian with over 20 years’ experience in special, public, and school libraries, Leslie’s focus was on the reader, giving…

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…

Please read query guidelines carefully. I only accept unsolicited submissions via.

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I’ve been with Andrea Brown Literary Agency for more than a decade, and began working in children’s publishing immediately out of college—including…

I’m looking for sparkling middle grade and young adult fiction. I’m also open to graphic novels and picture books, particularly by…

Writers House is one of the largest literary agencies in the world and is known for providing an extraordinary amount of individual client attention…

Erzsi Deak is the founder of Hen&ink Literary Studio, a boutique literary agency. She represents board books through YA in all genres.

I am always on the lookout for visuals that reflect the world we live in, not the bubbles in which we put ourselves.

I began my publishing career in the editorial department of HarperCollins Children’s Books where I worked with a number of award-winning and…

Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc. My she/her/hers I am seeking submissions in 3 categories right now: 1) Graphic novels – I am a long passionate…

Writers House has been around for over fifty years (it even used to be an actual house!), and it’s one of the largest literary agencies in the…

SEEKING: First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises.

" Brenda Bowen represents authors and artists of books for young readers from preschool to young adult; she also represents some adult titles.

" Nancy attended Williams College where she received a B.A. in English. For nearly 25 years she worked selling subsidiary rights for children’s books…

" Sara always had a book in her hand, and is still amazed that she gets to help make them.

"A native South African, I now live in New York City and travel to Cape Town every year, where I spend time educating South African writers, meeting…

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