Literary agents for young adult — page 3

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 (51–75 of 357)

Soumeya B. Roberts
HG Literary · US
Soumeya represents award-winning and best-selling authors in literary and upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, and memoir, including Tara M. Stringfellow, Rosalie Knecht, Debra Jo Immergut, Melissa Coss Aquino, Ferna…
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “MG/YA/NA that empowers young people to consider their character and worth as they prepare to leave the nest”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Contemporary young adult—Favorite YA authors include Becky Albertalli, Amber Smith, Jennifer Niven, John Green, Ann Brashares, Robin Talley and Jandy Nelson.”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Lauren Bieker
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “YA/MG novels in most genres”
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
Amy Bishop-Wycisk
Trellis Literary Management · US
Caitlin Blasdell
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Caitlin specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction & fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction. She also handles a few select middle grade and YA authors.
Isabelle Bleecker
Nordlyset Literary Agency · US
Her agenting focus is on idea-driven nonfiction that expands our understanding of the world in science, investigative journalism, smart self-help, and narrative history, especially history focused on the lost or untold s…
Katie Shea Boutillier
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Katie focuses on representing commercial fiction for young adult and adult markets in the areas of upmarket women’s fiction, book club fiction, romance, psychological / domestic suspense, thrillers, and coming-of-age sto…
Alicia Brooks
Alicia Brooks Literary Agency · US
Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…
Jesse Byrd
Moonbeam Literary & Media · US
Johanna Castillo
Writers House · US
Says: “Childrens Young Adult Fiction”
She is currently representing a wide range of important voices such as: Isabel Allende, Ana Castillo, Armando Lucas Correa, Justin Baldoni, Antonia Hylton, Rafael Agustin, Natasha Alford, Devin Allen and others. Subject…
Ginger Clark
Ginger Clark Literary · US
Says: “…Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Young Adult Fiction Childrens Young Adult Non Fiction Childrens General Childrens Fantasy Experience Years of Industry Experience 2003…”
Samantha Cooke
Ever After Literary Agency · US
Originally from the beaches of Florida, Sam is drawn to stories where setting and place act as their own character. In the YA space, she’s particularly interested in novels centered around relationships—familial, romant…
Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Laura Crockett
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Vice President & Executive Literary Agent Laura Crockett is interested in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. In both markets she is seeking fantasy––e…
Kerry D'Agostino
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
She represents literary and upmarket fiction Kerry also represents select nonfiction and YA. She is particularly drawn to character-driven work, unconventional plot structures, unreliable narrators, complicated family…
Erzsi Deak
Hen & Ink Literary Studio · US
Says: “young adult fiction”
Brian DeFiore
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “young adult readers”
My tastes are eclectic, and I tend to respond favorably to projects of any sort if they demonstrate a real storytelling talent. And to me, that means a combination of strong narrative drive and mastery of voice which lea…
Katelyn Detweiler
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
Kenna DeValor
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “YA (Romance, Horror, Folklore, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+)”
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Claire Draper
Au Literary Management · US
Claire represents adult romance, graphic novels, young adult, nonfiction, memoir, and select picture books. They prefer to work with books that are funny, lighthearted, romantic, and hopeful, with a fast pace, high stake…
Jennie Dunham
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “Young Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction”
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
Rachel Estep
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices”
YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices like Dahlia Adler. Identity-driven, joyful, grounded in heart and truth. Historical fiction that highlights powerful women and hidden corners of history, if you’re writi…
Moe Ferrara
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…
Diana Finch
Diana Finch Literary Agency · US
Nonfiction: my favorite categories are narrative nonfiction, history, science (I love math!), politics - especially the progressive kind, environmental books of all kinds from lifestyle to science to adventure, business,…

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