Literary agents for middle-grade books — page 2

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 (26–50 of 206)

Sophie Hicks
Sophie Hicks Agency · London
Says: “children's books for ages 9+”
She is looking for new adult voices in all genres with the exception of women's fiction. She is interested in writing that feels fresh, surprising, and above all, must sing off the page. A great addition to her list wo…
Katie Blagden
The Ampersand Agency · GB
Katie represents authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. In adult fiction, she is particularly drawn to SFF, speculative fiction and horror, while in children’s she specialises in middle gra…
Zoë Plant
The Bent Agency · US
My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…
Rachel Petty
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “hilarious middle grade”
I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover. I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…
Marina de Pass
Says: “Middle grade adventure, with a little magic sprinkled in.”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Lydia Silver
The Soho Agency · London
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
Jodie Hodges
United Agents · London
Says: “classic storytelling for 8-12s”
I was made an agent in 2010 and always have an open list for submissions. I’m too much of a magpie for a wish-list, but my areas of interest and where I feel I can really add value to the career of an author or illustra…
Emily Talbot
United Agents · London
I am a literary agent representing children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction. In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…
Erin Murphy
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “fiction for middle-graders”
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Lisa Abellera
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “all fiction genres in Middle Grade and YA”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Julia Abramoff
Apollo Literary LLC · US
Says: “…General Other Non Fiction Non Fiction Advice Relationships Childrens Graphic Novel Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult…”
Tracey Adams
Adams Literary · US
Says: “…– http://www.adamsliterary.com Subject Focus Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non…”
Miriam Altshuler
DeFiore & Company · US
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Soumeya B. Roberts
HG Literary · US
Says: “select, quality realistic middle-grade”
Soumeya represents award-winning and best-selling authors in literary and upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, and memoir, including Tara M. Stringfellow, Rosalie Knecht, Debra Jo Immergut, Melissa Coss Aquino, Ferna…
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Literary · US
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Caitlin Blasdell
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Caitlin specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction & fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction. She also handles a few select middle grade and YA authors.
Ginger Clark
Ginger Clark Literary · US
Says: “…Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Fiction Romance Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General…”
Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Erzsi Deak
Hen & Ink Literary Studio · US
Katelyn Detweiler
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
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…
Adriana Dominguez
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…
Jennie Dunham
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “Middle Grade Fiction & Non-Fiction”
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
Sorche Fairbank
Fairbank Literary · US
Our tastes tend toward literary and international fiction; voice-y novels with a strong sense of place; the occasional big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir; topical or narrative non-fiction with a strong interest in w…
Moe Ferrara
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…
Diana Finch
Diana Finch Literary Agency · US
Nonfiction: my favorite categories are narrative nonfiction, history, science (I love math!), politics - especially the progressive kind, environmental books of all kinds from lifestyle to science to adventure, business,…

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