Literary agents historical biography for children

Best literary agents for first-time authors Literary fiction, crime writing and writing for children; non-fiction: biography, history, sport, music popular culture. Also adult fiction and general non-fiction. No poetry, science fiction, fantasy or academic. Represents children's writers and illustrators. No reading fee. See site for submission guidelines.

Picture book agents Lucy Cleland is a literary agent at Calligraph, representing idea-driven and narrative nonfiction of all stripes, upmarket fiction, and select children’s projects. Her list is bold and eclectic, united by an overarching interest in how culture shapes us (and how we shape it).

Children's book literary agents accepting submissions Gemma is one of the top literary agents for children’s literature. From humorous chapter books to YA romance novels, her preferred reads are all about entertaining young readers. Furthermore, Gemma is fond of middle-grade historical fiction, which is why she represents Robin Stevens (Arsenic for Tea, Jolly Foul Play).