Literary agents looking for books about parenting
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want parenting, based on what they say on their public websites. “parenting” is a subject tag; its identifier is parenting. 59 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 (1–25 of 59)
I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…
Donya focuses primarily on nonfiction in the categories of business, personal development, self-help, pop culture, science, technology, history, and parenting. She is looking for breakthrough thinking, experts with a fr…
It has a particular interest in food writing and cookery, commercial non-fiction, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting and commercial fiction.
I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction. Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…
I am looking for literary and book-club novels, especially novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waa…
Says: “single or solo parenthood”
I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…
Says: “…Fiction Illustrated Art Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction Reference Non Fiction Religion Spirituality Non…”
Says: “…select parenting books that bring something new to the conversation (maybe focusing especially on the modern-day pressures on kids/teens, covering everything from social media to extracurricular burnout)…”
She looks for opportunities where her experience can help elevate the author’s expertise to find the best editorial home for their work, then a strong publicity and launch plan to help their book succeed long after it is…
Says: “fresh parenting ideas”
As a reader, he falls for books that rarely sit on the same shelf, including anything by Wendell Berry, N.K. Jemisin, Michael Chabon, Naomi Novik, or Dave Eggers; an obscure title about Radiohead and philosophy, a book a…
Says: “…Finance Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction Health Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Non Fiction Advice…”
I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from na…
Says: “family and parenting”
Carol specializes in non-fiction (health/medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, narrative non-fiction) while also taking on the occasional fiction writer.
Says: “parenting and family life”
Says: “…Non Fiction History Politics Current Affairs Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting Non Fiction Pop Culture Non Fiction Science Non Fiction Sports Non Fiction General Other…”
Says: “Non Fiction Parenting”
She looks for authors with cutting-edge ideas whose voices are empowering, inclusive and accessible. Her client list focuses on health, wellness, inspirational self-help, parenting, nutrition, cooking, baking, cocktails…
Rita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles. Her wide-ranging list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking,…
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…
Wendy loves voice and story-driven fiction that hits that sweet spot between literary and mainstream. She has a passion for Southern voices, suspense with a well-developed protagonist, and has a weakness for family secre…
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