Literary agents for middle-grade books — page 4
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 (76–100 of 206)
Peter Rubie specializes in a broad range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, he specializes in narrative non-fiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and tech…
Says: “…General Other Non Fiction Childrens Graphic Novel Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General…”
Says: “Middle Grade Fiction”
I am looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices across genres. I am especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and…
Myrsini’s personal reading habits and professional interests are broad, ranging from popular science, business, and investigative journalism to self-care, illustrated humor, and photography. She gravitates toward author…
The Unter Agency is a full-service boutique agency specializing in quality fiction and nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, sports…
Says: “…General Fiction Non Fiction Illustrated Art Non Fiction Religion Spirituality Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Fantasy Experience 18 years total in the…”
She’s drawn to Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction of all genres, and she loves partnering with authors to help develop their editorial skills.
She is primarily looking for upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction narrow and deep in scope that might play with unreliable narrators, interrogations of power and violence, reclamations of identity…
For fiction, Jason is primarily interested in science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, literary fiction, and commercial fiction, all at the middle grade, young adult, or adult levels. For non-fiction, he is intere…
Says: “Childrens Middle Grade Fiction”
She is interested in representing children's books, picture books through YA, focusing on middle-grade fiction/non-fiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences. She particularly loves stor…
Says: “middle grade and young adult nonfiction”
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
She represents authors of children’s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult. She is actively building her list and is open to queries.
She represents a broad range of upmarket and commercial fiction Ali is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction in all genres, science fiction and fantasy, romance, women’s fiction, and inspirational fiction, especi…
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…
Bethany represents adult, young adult and selective middle-grade. Her taste gravitates toward speculative fiction with subtle romance and lush prose. Horror, mystery, and romance elements are her soft spot.
Says: “middle grade fiction”
Elana represents books across a variety of genres, with a special interest in commercial middle-grade and YA fiction. Whether a romance, fantasy, or sci-fi, she loves an escapist read with a strong voice and a great plo…
Says: “atmospheric and whimsical Middle Grade”
Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…
Jennifer is particularly interested in a wide range of picture books and cookbooks, with a soft spot for author/illustrators of sweet and wacky picture books, and cookbooks with mouth-watering recipes of the health-consc…
Says: “contemporary middle grade”
Joy represents various genres of books, including projects in the following categories: narrative nonfiction, science, health, memoir, history, politics, self-help, investment, business, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, parent…
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