Literary agents for middle-grade books

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want middle-grade books, based on what they say on their public websites. “middle grade” is a audience tag; its identifier is middle-grade. 206 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.

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Agents (1–25 of 206)

Julia Churchill
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “new writers for middle grade”
I run the children’s books department at AM Heath and I’m always on the lookout for new storytelling talent. I represent writing for all ages from 3+, and I’m especially keen to find new writers for middle grade and you…
Erica Bauman
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Erica Bauman represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric wr…
Adriana Domínguez
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view. She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Lauren MacLeod
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Based in Nashville, TN, she concentrates on cookbooks, food writing and history, young-adult and middle-grade fiction, memoir, pop culture, true crime, and narrative nonfiction.
Penny Moore
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Penny Moore is a Senior Agent at who represents children’s literature, mainly middle grade, chapter books, young adult, and select picture books. Though she’s interested in all genres, she’s specifically seeking inventi…
Jenny Savill
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Jenny is open to submissions, and is currently looking for accessible literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction; romance; literary horror and sci fi; speculative fiction and ghost stories; suspense, crime and thriller;…
Gyamfia Osei
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Says: “illustrated project for MG or younger YA readers”
At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…
Lauren Gardner
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
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…
Bryony Woods
Bryony Woods Literary Agency · GB
Says: “children from age 7+”
Bryony Woods represents an eclectic mix of talented and award winning writers, including Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, with a list spanning from quirky children’s fiction and YA through to a broad range of…
Charlotte Colwill
Colwill & Peddle · GB
Says: “middle grade fiction with a new hook, brilliant world-building and characters we haven't seen before”
I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing. At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…
Isobel Boston
David Higham Associates · GB
I love seeking out talent in unexpected places – I’ve scouted illustrators on Instagram, commissioned picture-book creators from graduate shows, trawled through Kickstarter campaigns and found inspiration from podcasts a…
Molly Ker Hawn
David Higham Associates · GB
My primary focus is books for children and young adults. I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative. I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
Christabel McKinley
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “writers working in the middle grade”
I am very involved editorially with my clients’ work and more focused on getting submissions out that are in excellent shape than getting them out quickly. I represent writers and illustrators based around the globe and…
Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “middle-grade novel with a strong voice and/or a big hook”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Laura Williams
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “middle grade fiction”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Miriam Cortinovis
Ki Agency · London
Miriam is the only agent working on children's books continuing to expand and support their list in everything and anything speculative. Their MSWL is inspired by all of these passions on top of their non-binary, bisex…
Daisy Parente
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…
Sophie Gorell Barnes
MBA Literary Agents · London
Says: “slick and humorous middle grade fiction”
Currently focused on Children's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror. She enjoys agenting original and talented writers for children and adult fiction as well as some non fiction and playwrights.…
Maddy Belton
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…
Chloe Seager
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “contemporary middle-grade centred around family or friendship”
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…
Callen Martin
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “genre-led Middle Grade”
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,…
Catherine Pellegrino
Marjacq Scripts · GB
Says: “children's (middle grade and YA)”
Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…
Adam Gauntlett
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history. Genres aside, A…
Alice Caprio
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “unusual and imaginative high-concept middle grade with a speculative twist”
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…
Silvia Molteni
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “middle grade and YA fiction”
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…

Literary agents for middle-grade books

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