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Literary agents for young adult — page 2

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 (26–50 of 357)

  • Becky Bagnell

    Lindsay Literary Agency · GB

    Says: “Young Adult fiction”

    The agency specialises in writing for children and so represents everything from picture books to Young Adult fiction as well as non-fiction for young people. Finding new authors that all important initial publishing de…

  • Daisy Parente

    Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB

    I am always open to submissions and am looking for books I love in almost any genre. I am a completely voracious reader and I love to think about how books are working in the world, but my favourite thing is to be swept…

  • Chloe Seager

    Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB

    Says: “gripping YA thrillers with a voice, hook or twist that stands out”

    Chloe is a Director & Literary Agent, shortlisted for Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2024 and 2026, who specialises in SFF, Horror, Young Adult and Middle-Grade fiction. Crossover; romantasy; romance; d…

  • Callen Martin

    Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB

    Says: “a queer YA or New Adult spin on iconic 00s films (think The Devil Wears Prada, The Princess Diaries)”

    Callen Martin is a Literary Agent specialising in accessible Middle Grade (7+), YA and SFF fiction with an action and adventure focus. Middle Grade (7+), YA, New Adult, SFF fiction in all genres and formats (bar verse,…

  • Sandra Sawicka

    Marjacq Scripts · GB

    Her main interests are genre fiction (SFF, speculative, crime, horror) and YA. Sandra is looking for genre fiction - anything between upper end YA to horror, through crime, historical, SFF. In particular, she is drawn…

  • Catherine Pellegrino

    Marjacq Scripts · GB

    Catherine represents children's (middle grade and YA) and adult fiction. In children's fiction, whether literary, commercial or genre, she is looking for singular and underrepresented voices, powerful ideas, imaginative…

  • Rachel Neely

    Mushens Entertainment · London

    Says: “a thriller with a teenage strand or protagonists in their early twenties”

    “Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma.” Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of gen…

  • Catherine Cho

    Paper Literary · London

    Says: “Young Adult fiction”

    My list is mostly fiction; I am looking for reading group fiction, high concept novels, page-turners, and fantasy. I am particularly looking to work with debut writers. For me, it’s not about genre, it’s about the story,…

  • Kiya Evans

    Paper Literary · London

    Says: “young adult readers”

    Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction). She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…

  • Alice Caprio

    Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London

    I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space. My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…

  • Isabel Lineberry

    Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London

    I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy. I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…

  • Sophie Hicks

    Sophie Hicks Agency · London

    Says: “a new YA writer”

    She is looking for new adult voices in all genres with the exception of women's fiction. She is interested in writing that feels fresh, surprising, and above all, must sing off the page. A great addition to her list wo…

  • Katie Blagden

    The Ampersand Agency · GB

    Katie represents authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. In adult fiction, she is particularly drawn to SFF, speculative fiction and horror, while in children’s she specialises in middle gra…

  • Zoë Plant

    The Bent Agency · US

    Says: “young adult fiction”

    My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…

  • Rachel Petty

    The Blair Partnership · GB

    I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover. I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…

  • Marina de Pass

    Says: “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.”

    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…

  • Eleanor Lawlor

    The Soho Agency · London

    She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions. Some themes she’d like to see: Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore Romance from across the board: spicy…

  • Lydia Silver

    The Soho Agency · London

    Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…

  • Emily Talbot

    United Agents · London

    Says: “Teen and YA”

    I am a literary agent representing children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction. In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…

  • Erin Murphy

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…

  • Ciara Finan

    Curtis Brown Group · GB

    I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist. I am currently loo…

  • Flo Sandelson

    Curtis Brown Group · GB

    I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world. I'm especially drawn to writing th…

  • Julia Abramoff

    Apollo Literary LLC · US

    Says: “…Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience…”

  • Tracey Adams

    Adams Literary · US

    Says: “…Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Book Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience 25…”

  • Miriam Altshuler

    DeFiore & Company · US

    Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…

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