Literary agents for middle-grade books — page 7

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 (151–175 of 206)

Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary · US
Says: “middle grade readers”
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Kevin O'Connor
O'Connor Literary Agency · US
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 Russell
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
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 s…
Peter Knapp
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Says: “middle grade fiction”
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…
Holly McGhee
Pippin Properties · US
Says: “…strategists for our clients' projects, marketing plans, and careers —be it picture books, middle-grade, young adult, graphic novels, novelty, and adult trade projects.”
she is dedicated to shepherding books that make a difference into the world
Riley Jay Davis
Red Sofa Literary · US
Says: “Middle Grade of various genres”
Their preferred book genres are YA SciFi and Fantasy and Middle Grade of various genres. Riley is looking for stories from Queer and BIPOC writers.
Rick Margolis
Rising Bear Literary Agency · US
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. Rising Bear aims to help writ…
Paul Rodeen
Rodeen Literary Management · US
Says: “Between 2004 and 2008, he expanded his list of clients to include over a dozen talented writers and illustrators of picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult fiction.”
Kristin Ostby
Salky Literary Management · US
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 Tamayo
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
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…
Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy Literary Agency · US
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…
Lisa Amstutz
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “middle grade fiction”
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 Knecht
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “MG Babysitter's Club but with magic”
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. Age G…
Shari Maurer
Stringer Literary Agency · Florida and New York
Says: “…Sports Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Non Fiction Advice Relationships Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult…”
Susan Schulman
Susan Schulman Literary Agency · US
By recognizing the potential in overlooked or marginalized ideas, Susan's work has paved the way for the emergence of powerful currents of thought that have shaped the way generations perceive the world around them. Sus…
Suzy Evans
Suzy Evans Literary Agency · US
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
The Book Group · US
Says: “Illustrated middle-grade and chapter books by author/illustrators”
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…
A.J. Van Belle
Booker Albert Literary Agency · US
A.J. welcomes queries from marginalized writers. They’re currently seeking MG and YA in all genres, and adult literary, general, historical, thriller, and women's fiction. (Their list is currently full for adult SFFH but…
Deidre Knight
The Knight Agency · US
she has built a dynamic, bestselling client list, placing over a thousand titles in a broad range of categories, including women’s fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, young adult, romance, LGBT, middle grade, memoir an…
Rosa Frazier
The Seymour Agency · US
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…
Marina De Pass
The Soho Agency · London
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…
Ann Rose
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Says: “all genres of middle grade”
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 th…
Laura Cameron
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…
Jane Chun
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Ashley Reisinger
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Ashley is actively seeking manuscripts in Adult, YA, and MG fiction. She is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. Her tastes are broad, encompassing genres l…

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