Phrasemill lists literary agents who want coming of age, based on what they say on their public websites. “coming of age” is a theme tag; its identifier is coming-of-age. 56 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “unapologetic joy of coming of age”
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “zeitgeisty, coming-of-age stories”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “books that encapsulate life in your messy 20s: romantic, chaotic and full of heart”
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world.
Begin…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance
Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance.
She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “stories that capture the pain and joy of growing up”
Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction.
Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “a young person's first heartbreak (through either a breakup or other means of separation)”
Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus.
Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…
Paper Literary · London
Says: “coming of age”
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction).
She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “heartfelt, classic-feeling stories that capture the messy, meaningful moments of growing up with humour and charm”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space.
My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “voice-driven contemporary and coming-of-age stories”
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “a deepdive into what it means to be a teenager in the current world”
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy.
I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “captures the aliveness, intelligence and wildness of girlhood”
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “coming of age”
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction.
I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Not afraid of heavy, issue-driven YA, but less interested in straight mental health or addiction or eating disorder stories,…”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Katie focuses on representing commercial fiction for young adult and adult markets in the areas of upmarket women’s fiction, book club fiction, romance, psychological / domestic suspense, thrillers, and coming-of-age sto…
Ever After Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that speak honestly to the young adult experience”
Originally from the beaches of Florida, Sam is drawn to stories where setting and place act as their own character.
In the YA space, she’s particularly interested in novels centered around relationships—familial, romant…
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
Says: “capturing all the weird/funny/sad/hard/awkward/beautiful moments that come with growing up”
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices
Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
Tobias Literary Agency · US
Says: “coming of age narratives”
Natascha’s editorial philosophy stems from the idea that all books should be well written and entertaining, and that all children should see themselves and their lives in books.
Natascha is primarily looking for bold, e…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “about how people deal with growth and life pulling them in two different directions”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized.
I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are.
Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “books about teenagers having complicated feelings”
Young adult fiction: I am open to all genres of YA. I have a soft spot for layered, emotional contemporary, preferably with more than an ounce of humor; sophisticated and unusual SFF; and vivid, immersive historical fict…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “coming of age drama”
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces.
I love reading about unusual character…
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Says: “characters who grow and break molds”
She acquires nonfiction and fiction across middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult categories.
Her sweet spots include contemporary stories, thrillers/horror with a psychological or mental health twist, romance…
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “Coming of age”
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Jade is looking for adult literary and upmarket/bookclub fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction.
In fiction: Jade is drawn to stories that combine a compelling voice with clear narrative momentum.
She particularly en…
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
She represents picture books, as well as middle-grade and young-adult literature, specifically focusing on author-illustrators.
I am eager for character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leavin…
