Literary agents for young adult — page 10
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want young adult, based on what they say on their public websites. “young adult” is a audience tag; its identifier is young-adult. 334 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 (226–250 of 334)
Please Send Me: Fantasy (including political and romantasy) Romance Mysteries Horror Upmarket + book club/commercial fiction Books that are Jewish without being about Judaism. Give me Jewish main characters, Jewish famil…
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction. She is proud to represent brilliant, creative, conversation-sparking clients she has a passion for bringing book…
she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. Please Send Me: Graphic novel proposals for all genres; Stories about found famili…
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…
He represents children’s books in a wide range of genres. I am always looking for good, original writing: picture books with delicious words; middle grade stories that endure, with strong characters and plots; young adu…
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’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…
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
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…
They are seeking literary and commercial fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and cookbooks.
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…
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…
Kimberly works with all types of authors who write commercial fiction, from debuts to #1 New York Times bestselling authors, and likes to consider them all her favorites. Kimberly is interested in adult commercial ficti…
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…
Rebecca is interested in commercial and literary fiction with a focus on literary novels of suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult, as well as journalistic non-fiction and memoir. Most of all, s…
Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction- in both young adult as well as adult categories.
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