Literary agents for young adult — page 13

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. 357 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 (301–325 of 357)

Shannon Gallagher
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
I am open to all formats, from picture books through YA. And while these categories can be very different, what grabs my attention is a sense of energy and a comfort with, or command of language. I love characters with a…
Linda Pratt
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
Says: “YA that strikes this chord”
A broad description of my likes are: stories that explore other cultures; fish-out-of-water stories; larger-than-life supporting characters who contrast with the protagonist; smart and witty dialogue; historical fiction…
Janine Kamouh
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “fumbly, funny, butterfly-inducing Young Adult and crossover romance”
Janine’s client list focuses in the children’s, illustrated, and graphic novel spaces where she has the honor and pleasure of representing bestselling and award-winning authors, illustrators, animators, creators, artists…
Alyssa Reuben
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “select young adult projects”
In fiction, Alyssa is drawn to propulsive, voice-driven stories that blend emotional resonance with undeniable hooks. She is actively looking for novels that grip you from the first page and stay with you long after turn…
Michelle Wolfson
Wolfson Literary Agency · US
Michelle Wolfson formed Wolfson Literary Agency in 2007 and is actively seeking authors of commercial fiction in the following categories: young adult, mainstream, women’s fiction, romance, suspense, and thrillers. She…
Savannah Greenwell
Two Daisy Media · US
Over the years she developed a true passion for an array of genres; Romance, Suspense, Thrillers, Emotional, Fantasy, and so on. Savannah loves a story that keeps her flipping pages as quickly as possible. One that grab…
Nacole Stayton
Two Daisy Media · US
Nacole is currently accepting queries for the following genres: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Suspense/Crime, Paranormal, Dark Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Fantasy Romance Genres Nacole is not accepting: No…
Hannah Teachout
Folio Literary Management · US
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Wendy Goldman Rohm
The Rohm Literary Agency · New York
The Rohm Literary Agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction,…
Rebecca Lommers
Katie Reed Literary · US
Open to anything contemporary or romance, but I am not a huge fan of projects where the majority of the story is based on the typical high school experience, like plots revolving around school dances, sports, etc. I pref…
Ava Grayson
Lowenstein Associates · US
Ava is a modern romantic with a taste for all things magical and dramatic. She is actively building her list in literary fiction, horror, romantasy, gothic, YA, romance, fantasy, and narrative nonfiction. Ava is also loo…
Rebecca R
ASH Literary · US
Says: “…Twitter Globe Rebecca R As the eldest sister of a loving and chaotic family, Rebecca writes YA SFF stories heavily featuring found families, LGBTQIA+ characters, and the dawn that comes after the…”
Debbie van der Zande
African Literary Agency · ZA
Says: “Rulett és kártyajátékok szerelmesei számára a “AquaSpins” biztosítja a bőséges üdvözlő bónuszokat, pénzvisszatérítést és folyamatos promóciókat, garantálva a biztonságot és.”
Martijn Lindeboom
African Literary Agency · ZA
Says: “Rulett és kártyajátékok szerelmesei számára a “AquaSpins” biztosítja a bőséges üdvözlő bónuszokat, pénzvisszatérítést és folyamatos promóciókat, garantálva a biztonságot és.”
Lisa Fuller
Alex Adsett Literary · AU
She’s all about Own Voices works, YA, children’s literature and all things speculative fiction. In 2024, she is looking forward to working with Alex at Alex Adsett Literary and finding books and authors she’s passionate…
Elizabeth Harding, Chief Executive Officer
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “young adult fiction”
Elizabeth Harding represents authors and illustrators of picture books, middle-grade, and young adult fiction.
Laura Blake Peterson
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “children's and young adult”
representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s…
Devra Ann Jacobs
Dancing Word Group Agency · US
I represent Self-Help, New Age/Consciousness, and some fiction (historical, fantasy and YA titles) I represent- Non-Fiction Self- Help Some Fiction (YA and Fantasy) Historical Fiction I AM PROUD TO REPRESENT AUTHORS FR…
Melissa Sarver White
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “YA and MG novels”
What I love most about being an agent is finding new voices that can express something in a fresh way or learning about a new subject matter that makes me view the world differently. As a literary agent and the Director…
Ren Balcombe
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Ren enjoys reading SFF and YA with diverse casts and fun or unique concepts, as well as hopeful and engaging non-fiction.
Enrichetta Frezzato
Red Kite Literary · GB
Born with children’s and YA writers and illustrators at its core, the agency then expanded into adult fiction and selected non-fiction At the same time she started building her own list representing UK-based and interna…
Amy Weingartner
Screenland Literary Associates · US
She brings more than 25 years of experience across entertainment, publishing, editorial development, and licensed intellectual property, with a background that includes leadership and creative roles at Warner Bros./DC Co…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Madeline Riske
The Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency · US
Says: “young adult fiction”
Madeline Riske is a graduate from the University of Iowa's creative writing program who is passionate about women's fiction, young adult fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Tina P. Schwartz
The Purcell Agency · US
Says: “young adult issue-driven”
Current Wishlist: Adult general fiction and debut; women’s fiction, especially friendship stories and romance; young adult issue-driven, middle grade friendship stories and mysteries, as well as chapter books (both ficti…

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