She is consistently ranked among the top three ya and mg agents in publishers marketplace. According to the young adult library services association yalsa, a division of the american. Literary agents for young adult fiction jericho writers. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Many agents and large publishing houses have yet to recognize the category due to various issues. Erin files is most interested in upmarket young adult, middle grade and adult fiction. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now.
In this groundbreaking comic book for teens and young adults, we meet violeta witch whose parents were murdered by an evil necromancer when she was only six. Our young adult books at hachette book group offer an exciting blend of the most beloved genres. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. For older readers, she wants everything from prose and verse novels brimming with underdogs, social justice, mysteries, humor, regional and ethnic flavors to intrepid genrebending nonfiction, memoir. Kelly peterson corvisiero is looking for mg, ya, na, and adult fantasy, paranormal, scifi, historical fiction, and romance. This age group is considered to be the lucrative crossover category of youngadult titles that appeal to both the youngadult market and to an adult audience. Young adult literary agents and agencies list 20202021. Publishers of youngadult fiction now favor this category as it encompasses a far broader audience.
Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Fantasy all sub genres of fantasy accepted, steampunk, scifi, paranormal, historical 19th century and earlier with strong heroines, dystopian hold the cyborgs, the scorch, and diseases, please, sword and sorcery, a very selective few for contemporary romance, and any combination of the above with strong, female main characters. It then reveals the most powerful publishing agents and literary agencies representing young adult authors and young adult books. Dec 16, 2018 the young adult ya fiction genre is a category aimed at teens, but many of the books have an adult following, as well. Young adult literary agents 20202021 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring ya literary agents accepting new authors.
How to get signed by literary agent eric smith, whose 2020. Not only is she in the top agents for romance and business books, but she excels in young adult books according to this list. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Gillie started her publishing career at methuen childrens books.
Publishing insights young adult literary agents open to submissions by robert lee brewer. Ya fantasy literary agents and those looking for young adult romance, young adult mystery, young adult paranormal, young adult historical fiction, etc. Because of her full client list, she rarely signs new writers or illustrators, but she is particularly interested in. Science fiction, urban fiction, horror, paranormal, dystopia, etc. Writing for young adults a look at the numbers hannah holt. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Novellength submissions should be a minimum of 60,000 words. So scroll above now and join thousands of other authors. Currently an agent with writers house llc, daniel represents both adult and childrens books, focusing primarily on middle grade and young adult fiction.
Pajama press is looking for manuscripts from authors of diverse backgrounds. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting submissions. This category is intended to be marketed to postadolescents and youngadults ages 18 to 30. Greta moran the beth vesel literary agency is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. Greenhouse is a transatlantic literary agency which represents authors writing books for children and young adults. Villareal, author of a peoples history of the vampire uprising which was published by little brown in june of 2018.
Her favorite reads feel timeless, have strong voices, and express unique creative visions. Founded by tracey and josh adams, adams literary prides itself on nurturing the creativity of its clients and maintaining close relationships with editors and publishers in new york city and around the world. His 2020 manuscript wishlist includes genre blending literary fiction and young adult novels. A search on the authors name or the name of the book may bring up the authors website, or news articles in which the authors agent is. The number of young adult ebooks published has exponentially exploded during the same period, due in part to the genesis and growth of the digital book market itself. Adams literary is a fullservice, boutique literary agency exclusively representing childrens and young adult authors and artists. Our list of literary agents includes all young adult book agents working at all publishing agencies in the usa.
Samantha wekstein writers house is interested in ya fiction, as well as historical, romance, womens fiction, fantasy, and scifi. The number of young adult titles published more than doubled in the decade between 2002 and 2012 over 10,000 ya books came out in 2012 versus about 4,700 in 2002. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Aug 10, 2017 while polis primarily publishes books for adults, they also publish young adult novels. Watson little a long established literary agency which handles a. As she wages war against necromancers and demons, violet learns to overcome her internal monsters as well. Top young adult literary agents ya 25 top ya book agents. Click here to see our list of literary agents for all middle grade publishing agents. Feisty picture book protagonists, whether real or imagined, tend to intrigue. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. If you need help with writing a query letter or how to go about contacting a literary agent, make sure to read our free guide on how to get a literary agent. Pajama press is looking for manuscripts from authors of.
We welcome submissions and cover a variety of genres including crime, thriller, mysteries, womens, chicklit, accessible literary, and childrens fiction, including young adult and picture books. In that regard, you can consider the following ya book agents some of the top young adult book agents. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers. If you rely on those directories to find young adult book agents, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a literary agency to represent you. Make sure your book actually fits the genre, or your chances of landing an agent will be slim to none.
Young adult literary agents 20202021 find ya book agents. Weve seen amazing debuts that left us stunned, from. Young adult literary agents find all young adult book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. She also enjoys literaryleaning nonfiction in the areas of psychology, history, and popular science. Alyssa eisner henkin trident media group literary agency. Researching an agents track record victoria strauss. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry.
Oct 23, 2017 more on agents later, for now lets look at how many novels a typical young adult author writes before selling something. Hopefully this list will help narrow your search and give you a better chance at finding a good fit for your ya book. Also, check out my list of 30 young adult publishers, many. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. Our uk literary agents handle a broad range of bestselling commercial fiction. Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary. Find your newest book to read with our young adult collection at hachette book group here. She is the author of essence magazines quick pick childrens book, never finished never done scholastic, writing great books for young adults 2e sourcebooks, and you should really write a book.
Miriam altshuler, literary agent miriam altshuler literary agency address. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. The young adult market is huge for literary agents so that mean writers need to find their perfect match. Apr 05, 2020 erin files is most interested in upmarket young adult, middle grade and adult fiction. Jun 07, 2017 h ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Other authors include emily thomas, sue durrant, jane hardstaff, rhian ivory and nicola penfold. These are 25 of the best young adult literary agents representing ya writers and ya authors, based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for ya books. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies.
Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. Erin represents writers and writerillustrators of picture books, novels for middlegraders and young adults, and strong nonfiction. Ive also included the highest ranked book for each agent and the amount of times it was on the list. Our free database includes literary agents for ya fiction and nonfiction. Jul 15, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Dec 06, 2017 when you check out the best young adult books of 2017 on this list, youll discover that the year has yielded some incredible ya fiction. While polis primarily publishes books for adults, they also publish young adult novels. Like the fiction categories of young adult and adult, new adult fiction can combine with all genres and subgenres. When you check out the best young adult books of 2017 on this list, youll discover that the year has yielded some incredible ya fiction.
This spellbinding graphic novel follows the adventures of violeta young witch whose parents were murdered when she was a child. Smith says hope is the guiding principle of the ya. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Oct 31, 2007 top 10 literary agents for young adult novels 1. Sending out manuscripts can be scary, especially because so many publishers exist. Im particularly looking for commercial and upmarket fiction with a compelling story and a confident, distinctive writing voice, whether its historical, contemporary, uplifting womens fiction, crimethriller, or speculative fiction. Young adult literary agents free directory of book agents. Find all young adult writer representatives using the official book agencies directory. Or you may have to poke around a bit on the internet. Top 10 literary agents for young adult novels blogger. In this post, ive collected recently shared agent spotlights with literary agents who are accepting young adult or ya submissions. I love the creative side of the agentauthor relationship, and finding authors bursting with energy and ideas. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting. More on agents later, for now lets look at how many novels a typical young adult author writes before selling something.
Kenneth archity, literary agent aeiatchity entertainment international inc. Her clients include moira young, whose debut novel blood red road, the first book in the dustlands trilogy, won the costa childrens book award, and mark lowery, whose first two comic novels were shortlisted for the roald dahl funny prize. I simply must learn the titles and isbns for the young adult books shes sold. Backstage resources provides you with the most comprehensive list of agent directories. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember.
For authors wishing to publish a book in the ya arena, here are some facts and figures about the marketplace for these books. Find new young adult authors, read the classics, or check out our young adult bestsellers. Martins press, and a well received blogger for the huffington post. Literary agents for young adult fiction young adult ya fiction has become a super selling genre in recent years. Shelley adina carolita blythe alyssa carlier richie tankersley cusick diane duane carrie gaffney harper glenn anna gracia kim harrison alex higgins shaun david hutchinson justina ireland joe iriart. Laura rennert of andrea brown literary agency particularly seeking contemporary, multicultural, scififantasy, paranormal, alternate history, retellings. Alyssa is seeking emerging authors and illustrators in all genres. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Find young adult literary agents open to submissions in this post. This can be as simple as looking through the books acknowledgmentsauthors often mention their agents by name. Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary, tv. Rowlings books made it acceptable for adults to read childrens fiction, and then the genre hit a whole motherlode of superselling authors, such as anthony horowitz, suzanne collins, melinda salisbury, and many more. In this blog post we help you find the best literary agent. A search on the authors name or the name of the book may bring up the authors website, or news articles in which the authors agent is mentioned.
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