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. 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 (126–150 of 206)
While John’s list started out as mostly children’s books, it has evolved to the point where it is now half adult, half children’s authors —and he’s looking to maintain that balance. On the children’s side, John is keenl…
She manages the subsidiary rights department, and is currently building her list in Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction. For Young Adult and Middle Grade, she is looking for fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fic…
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Says: “authors who write middle grade”
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
She specializes in Historical, whether in Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially pers…
Says: “middle grade fiction”
A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…
Says: “lyrical, contemplative middle grade”
Rebecca’s previous focus was on KidLit and Contemporary Romance, but during her time away from publishing she realized that her mindset and wishlist had changed. Rebecca is on a mission to change this issue, and as she…
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
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…
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Says: “middle grade stories that endure, with strong characters and plots”
I represent fiction and non-fiction for children and for adults. I'm currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse points of view. I also want general adult fiction,…
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 has represented, developed and launched a broad spectrum of trendsetting and bestselling books throughout his career, by authors of narrative nonfiction, journalism, cultural criticism, memoir, popular culture, presc…
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 al…
Says: “Childrens Middle Grade Fiction”
Says: “middle-grade fiction that discusses big life moments”
A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent more than two decades as a cookbook editor and writer (she even went to culinary school!). She’s experienced in working with celebrity chefs, business owners, c…
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…
Daniele is open to young adult, middle grade, and picture books. Her top priority is contemporary, but she’s also open to contemporary fantasy, and sparingly considers genre fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and hi…
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