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Richard Abate

3 Arts EntertainmentAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Postal Mail >

Work 27 W 24th St Suite 301 New York New York 10010 USAWebsite: http://www.3arts.com

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Stephanie Abou

Massie & McQuilkinCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 27 West 20th Street Suite 305 New York New York 10011 USAWork Email: stephanie@mmqlit.comWebsite: http://www.mmqlit.com/

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Lauren Abramo

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret, LLCAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work One Union Square West Suite 904 New York New York 10003 USAWebsite: http://www.dystel.com

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Nalini Akolekar

Spencerhill AssociatesAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 1767 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. #268 Bradenton Florida 34211 USAWebsite: http://www.spencerhillassociates.com/

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Britta Alexander

The Ned Leavitt AgencyCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 70 Wooster Street #4F New York New York 10012 USAWork Email: submissions@nedleavittagency.comWebsite: http://www.nedleavittagency.com/

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Jessica Alvarez

BookEnds Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 136 Long Hill Rd. Gillette New Jersey 07933 USAWebsite: http://bookendsliterary.com/

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Betsy Amster

Betsy Amster Literary EnterprisesAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 607 Foothill Blvd. #1061 La Canada Flintridge California 91012 USAWork Email: b.amster.assistant@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.amsterlit.com

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Kathleen Anderson

Anderson Literary ManagementAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email > Postal Mail >

Work 244 Fifth Avenue Floor 11 New York New York 10001 USAWork Email: info@andersonliterary.comWebsite: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/KAndersonGrin/

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Hannah Andrade

Bradford Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 5694 Mission Center Rd. #347 San Diego California 92108 USAWebsite: http://www.bradfordlit.com/

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Biography

Hannah Andrade is a literary agent with Bradford Literary Agency. She started as an agency assistant before moving on to acquire her own clients. SheÕs been with Bradford Literary Agency since 2017 and has had the privilege to work with a number of bestselling authors across a variety of genres. She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isnÕt the focus and is especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing.

Hannah is very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities. She loves stories of immigration (not relegated to America) and of first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing the values of their country with the culture and heritage of their parents (as in the tv shows Ramy or Gentefied). As a Mexican-American, she would particularly love to see the stories that she grew up with showcased in new and creative ways.

Hannah loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres. SheÕs a huge fan of expansive world building and atmospheric settings, dark and transporting fantasy in YAs, and MGs with macabre elements and dark humor. One of her favorite tropes is the Òfound familyÓÑespecially if the family is found through crime. She has a soft spot for any kind of retelling or spin off of Òclassic litÓ or fairy tales (like Lauren BlackwoodÕs WITHIN THESE WICKED WALLS or Lilliam RiveraÕs NEVER LOOK BACK). SheÕs looking for stories with quirky characters/voices and love ones that feature dysfunctional families (like SAFFYÕS ANGEL by Hilary McKay). If your story involves ghosts, riddles/puzzles, and/or whimsy, Hannah would love to see it! She loves mysteries for readers of all ages, and is particularly looking for an Only Murders in the Building-esque story.

In nonfiction, she is looking for something that takes the mystery out of everyday life/occurrences (a l‡ Malcolm Gladwell or Atul Gawande) and investigative journalism-esque stories with a strong narrative hook.

Amelia Appel

Triada U.S. Literary AgencyCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work P.O. Box 561 Sewickley Pennsylvania 15143 USAWebsite: http://www.triadaus.com

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Aimee Ashcraft

Brower Literary & ManagementCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 13720 Old St. Augustine Rd. Ste 8-512 Jacksonville Florida 32258 USAWork Email: queries@browerliterary.comWebsite: http://browerliterary.com/

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Faye Atchison

Margret McBride Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work P.O. Box 9128 La Jolla California 92038 USAWebsite: http://www.mcbrideliterary.com

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Eve Attermann

WME BooksAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 11 Madison Avenue 18th Floor New York New York 10010 USAWork Email: EVEQuery@WMEAgency.comWebsite: https://wmebookdepartment.com

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Lindsay Auld

Writers HouseAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 120 Broadway 22nd floor New York New York 10271 USAWork Email: lauld@writershouse.comWebsite: http://www.writershouse.com

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Jennifer Azantian

Azantian Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 5405 Alton Parkway Suite 5A Irvine California 92604 USAWebsite: http://azantianlitagency.com/

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Malaga Baldi

Malaga Baldi Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email > Postal Mail >

Work 233 West 99th Street 19C New York New York 10025 USAWork Email: info@baldibooks.comWebsite: http://www.baldibooks.com/

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Anjanette Barr

Dunham LiteraryCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 487 Hardscrabble Road North Salem New York 10560 USAWork Email: query@dunhamlit.comWebsite: http://www.dunhamlit.com

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Nicola Barr

The Bent AgencyCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 529 W 42nd St Suite 3P New York New York 10036 USAWork Email: barrqueries@thebentagency.comWebsite: http://www.thebentagency.com/

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Nicola Barr is a literary agent with The Bent Agency. She says: ÒI arrived at this brilliant agency via a long stint as an agent at Greene & Heaton, having spent my formative publishing years at the much-missed literary imprint of HarperCollins, Flamingo. During that time I worked as a reviewer for the Guardian, the Observer, the Scotsman, and others.

I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, Richard & Judy bestsellers, and award-winning crime fiction and commercial womenÕs fiction. I am still very much on the lookout for upmarket commercial well-written fiction in these areas, particularly if they speak to a social issue, shine a light on a true-life injustice, have an atypical hero or heroine. I adore literary fiction, whether experimental or traditional, and will certainly not turn away a novel for seeming lack ofÉ anything happening.

But, whether you are writing commercial fiction or literary fiction, I am endlessly fascinated by dysfunctional or unusual families, oddballs, women struggling and women achieving, the disenfranchised, outsiders. I embrace fiction that explores the darker side of life, but do respond well to points of view that donÕt take the world too seriously.

In YA, IÕm most passionate about grounded contemporary. IÕm lucky enough to look after Rainbow Rowell in the UK, so think ELEANOR AND PARK and FANGIRLÉ

IÕm a committed Londoner, but was born and raised in Northern Ireland, then studied at the University of Glasgow. I am actively looking to build on the brilliant Irish, Northern Irish and Scottish writers I already have. I do have a natural tendency to be drawn to working-class voices and regional stories. I also love nothing more than getting stuck in editorially on a story if I see brilliance there.

Like many in these odd times, I find myself increasingly drawn to non-fiction that allows for a collective vent. In the past year or so I have represented books by Owen Hatherley, John Grindrod, Lauren Duca, Danielle Henderson, Alix OÕNeill Ð on housing, Europe, feminism, millennials, sexual harassment. I love illustrators, cartoonists. I love sport and comedy and I might even show an interest in your food blog. As long as it doesnÕt mention cupcakes.

IÕm open and approachable and desperate to get good writing out in the world. Send me something.”

Erica Bauman

Aevitas Creative ManagementCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 19 W. 21st Street Suite 501 New York New York 10010 USAWebsite: http://aevitascreative.com/

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Sarah Bedingfield

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email > Online Form >

Work 307 Seventh Ave. Suite 2407 New York New York 10001 USAWork Email: submit@lgrliterary.comWebsite: http://lgrliterary.com/

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Sharon Belcastro

Belcastro AgencyCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 124 N. Bentley Ave Niles Ohio 44446 USAWebsite: https://www.belcastroagency.com/

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Justin Bell

Spectrum Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Postal Mail >

Work 320 Central Park West Suite 1-D New York New York 10025 USAWebsite: http://www.spectrumliteraryagency.com/

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Jenny Bent

The Bent AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 45 Lyme Road Ste 206 Hanover New Hampshire #03755 USAWork Email: queries@thebentagency.comWebsite: http://www.thebentagency.com/

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Jenny Bent is a literary agent with the Bent Agency. She says: ÒIn the course of my career, I have represented a great many award-winning and New York Times-bestselling authors, a list which includes Stephanie Garber, Liv Constantine, Gary John Bishop, Lori Nelson Spielman, Goldy Moldavsky, Tiffany D. Jackson, Elise Kova, Yangsze Choo, Dustin Thao, Arvin Ahmadi, Lynsay Sands, JT Geissinger and Samantha Bailey.

IÕm currently looking for literary and commercial fiction and young adult fiction as well as select non-fiction in the areas of self-help and lifestyle. My client list is diverse and I welcome submissions from BIPOC authors.

In adult fiction, IÕm looking for high concept, upmarket womenÕs fiction; grounded fantasy; speculative fiction and horror (I particularly love a good scary ghost story, along the lines of writing by Simone St. James and Jennifer McMahon); and domestic suspense, but the bar is very high in suspense right now so it has to be an extremely creative concept. I also rep some romance and rom-com, but no other genre fiction: IÕm not a good choice for high fantasy, cozy mystery, or sci-fi.

In young adult fiction, IÕm pretty open to genre Ñ I love fantasy, rom-coms, suspense, contemporary, almost anything except for sci-fi. I do notice that my YA taste does tend to skew towards older readers, more in a crossover direction.

In general, I tend to prefer plot-driven books to character-driven ones and pacing is very important to me. I also love novels Ñ for adults or young adults Ñ that have an element of magic or fantasy to them or that take me into a world that is new to me, whether real or imaginary. And while I love books to be dark and weird in terms of content, I find that I am more drawn to traditional, rather than experimental, methods of structure and storytelling. Finally, I am not the right fit for books with overtly political or extremely complicated plotlines.

In nonfiction, I am looking for authors with a unique approach and a very large existing platform. IÕm not generally the right choice for memoir or narrative non-fiction, but IÕm always open to hearing a pitch just in case.

All of the books that I represent speak to the heart in some way: they are linked by genuine emotion, inspiration, and great writing and storytelling. I love books that make me laugh, make me cry, or ideally do both.”

Kendall Berdinsky

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret, LLCAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work One Union Square West Suite 904 New York New York 10003 USAWebsite: http://www.dystel.com

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Jessica Berg

Rosecliff LiteraryAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form >

Work 340 Plainfield Avenue Edison New Jersey 08817 USAWebsite: https://www.rosecliffliterary.com/

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Mel Berger

WME BooksAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email >

Work 11 Madison Avenue 18th Floor New York New York 10010 USAWork Email: MMBQuery@WMEAgency.comWebsite: https://wmebookdepartment.com

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Amy Berkower Weiss

Writers HouseAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email > Postal Mail >

Work 120 Broadway 22nd floor New York New York 10271 USAWork Email: aberkower@writershouse.comWebsite: http://www.writershouse.com

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