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.
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “the complexities of coming of age—at any age”
Laura represents nonfiction across a wide range of categories, with particular interests in culture and pop culture, health and wellness, personal development, history, celebrity memoir, and humor.
She is especially dra…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
KT Literary · US
Rebecca represents all manner of Adult & YA speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, she loves it all) and romance.
She is drawn to books that feature diverse, complex characters in deeply rooted relationships - pl…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “contemporary coming-of-age stories”
Tanusri represents writers in the children’s and adult spaces across fiction and nonfiction. In the YA and middle-grade spaces, she’s drawn to contemporary coming-of-age stories, charming and relatable romances, ambitiou…
Fuse Literary · US
Says: “Stories that lean into universal childhood experiences in a way that feels new”
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “characters in their early to late 20s, at the messy stage of adulthood where not everything fits and there are too many forks in the road”
Her tastes are wide ranging, but for the most part she looks for books with high concept commercial hooks, timeless stories with complex characters, escapist tales, and big, sweeping worlds.
In children's books, Emily i…
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories driven by the wild, ever-changing, ever-learning emotions of early adolescence”
Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “messy women navigating early adulthood”
Contemporary Romance
quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter
Paranormal Romance
send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love
Dark Romance (please no non-con)
Women’s Fiction
disillusionm…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “Coming-of-age stories, especially later in life”
She represents both adult and children's books.
On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction.
For adult fiction, she loves:
Historical and contemporary novels set both…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “Coming-of-age adventures with small town antics”
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
Donaghy Literary Group · US
Says: “culture, and coming of age”
Valerie loves science fiction that explores what the world might look like tomorrow as in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher.
She also loves fantasy tha…
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Says: “coming of age stories”
Her stay in the Middle East has given her an abiding interest in the history and politics of the region, as well as the broader Islamic world.
She is interested in plot-driven literary and smart commercial fiction, and…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “empowering stories about young people forging their way through the world and learning from their mistakes to become stronger people”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “complex, headstrong characters exploring big, messy feelings and learning about themselves along the way”
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction.
She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency · US
Says: “contemporary adult coming of age”
Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships as well as make her laugh, in women’s fiction, contemporary adult coming of age, new adult, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy m…
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction.
In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power.
She is often drawn to a strong s…
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “poignant coming of age narratives”
Bailey is seeking middle grade, YA, and adult speculative fiction, fantasy, sci fi, horror, and anything in between—especially when the genre is a unique setting for the deeply human stories underneath.
She is drawn to…
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “coming-of-age novels from adult perspectives”
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing.
In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Suzy Evans Literary Agency · US
Says: “coming-of-age MG works”
In the adult market, I’m on the hunt for great serious nonfiction, especially by historians looking to make a transition from an academic to trade audience and journalists who have something unique and significant to say…
Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York
Says: “coming of age journeys”
She is actively building her list.
Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above.
She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian a…
Triangle House · US
Says: “queer and trans coming-of-age fiction”
Noah is interested in representing both fiction and non-fiction. He is a reader of all fiction but has a particular love for literary, climate, and speculative fiction, as well as the occasional YA novel. He has an eye o…
Union Literary · US
Says: “gut-wrenching coming-of-age books”
A lifelong New Yorker and lover of the written word, Christina is looking for both seasoned authors and new voices in fiction and nonfiction. She specializes in literary fiction and has a soft spot in her heart for inter…
Union Literary · US
Says: “gut-wrenching coming-of-age books”
She loves character-driven books with heart and humor.
She is looking for cinematic speculative fiction like Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time or Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic; literary horror and imaginati…
Upstart Crow Literary · US
Says: “ones that capture the spirit of burgeoning adolescence”
Ted Malawer is a veteran agent who specializes in middle grade and teen fiction.
Ted’s favorite kind of author is not afraid to get his (or her) hands dirty to make a manuscript the best that it can be.
He especially l…
