Literary agents for middle-grade books — page 6
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. 172 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.
Agents (126–150 of 172)
Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…
Jud’s hands-on style includes significant editorial guidance on proposals and manuscripts for the strongest possible publisher submission, and an exploration of all potential opportunities for boosting the marketing and…
SUBMISSIONS - MARCH 2026 ONWARDS, acquiring Children’s Fiction: Middle Grade - across all genres, illustrated would be great. Lower end YA - across all genres, illustrated would be wonderful. Mid-older end YA - across a…
I am happy to consider all types of fiction but particularly like historical fiction, cozy mysteries, young adult and middle grade. For non-fiction I am interested in memoir, parenting, humor with a pop culture bent, an…
Carrie Pestritto is Vice President at LDLA, and a literary agent who is particularly drawn in by unique voices, strong character development, high-concept plots, and transporting experiences. She mostly represents comme…
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
Jen Newens, President Adult Nonfiction At different phases of her publishing career, Jen has been an author, editor, and publisher, giving her experience in all sides of the business. She is the former publishing direct…
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children's Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. I am always looking for work that takes me beyond the boundaries of where I currently am. This can be in categories such as history…
As an agent, Kevin takes on serious adult nonfiction (Brian McCullough’s How the Internet Happened, Claude Andrew Clegg’s The Black President). On the adult fiction side, he represents Afghan and Iraq War vet Adam Kovac…
Curtis represents a wide-ranging and diverse list that reflects his broad literary interests. His talent for identifying creators with standout ideas across categories has helped shape PSLA’s growth, and his ability to…
Peter Knapp is a partner and agent, representing adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. He is looking for both emerging voices and established authors, and what drew him to the agenting side of the business is no…
I launched Rising Bear Literary Agency, LLC, specializing in what I most love: picture books, early chapter books, and middle-grade fiction and graphic novels with unforgettable characters.
She represents authors of middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction, as well as picture book author/illustrators, and she is actively looking for adult mystery, thriller, and romance, as well as nonfiction focusing on…
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…
He is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG. In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters…
Kelly considers herself a generalist who is drawn to lyrical writing and strong voices. She is especially interested in nonfiction (narrative, practical, prescriptive, academic, commercial, and trade), where she looks f…
Lisa currently represents nonfiction for all ages (preschool–adult), picture book and middle grade fiction, and picture book author/illustrators. She loves books with heart; science, agricultural, and environmental topi…
Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. I'm l…
Subject Focus: Non Fiction Biography, Non Fiction Health, Non Fiction Lifestyle, Non Fiction Memoir, Non Fiction Narrative, Non Fiction Parenting, Non Fiction Sports, Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction, Non Fiction Ad…
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…
Brenda Bowen represents authors and artists of books for adults, young adults, and children. She can’t decide which she loves more: a bold picture book, a lyrical middle-grade novel, or a sweeping work of historical fic…
As a recovering attorney, she is drawn to underrepresented BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled creatives, hoping to help them reach their authorial and artistic dreams. Caribbean and South American stories, folklore, and mytho…
Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs – whether they fight with their fists or their words. She’s open to all genres of middle grade—and especially love stories tha…
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