YA high-stakes with depth exploring self-discovery, family, culture, identity, mental health (romantic/cozy elements ok); Women's Fiction (love/loss/grief/trauma/family secrets/culture/traditions, upmarket/commercial/book club); Horror/Speculative Fiction with depth on self-discovery/trauma/feminism/culture/identity (genre blends, no romantasy).
Picture books, middle grade, nonfiction, romantasy.
Amy Giuffrida is a literary agent at Belcastro Agency with a passion for representing Latinx and BIPOC voices. She specializes in fiction across young adult, new adult, and adult categories, with particular interest in character-driven stories exploring identity, culture, and social commentary. She also represents select non-fiction titles from authors with established platforms and unique hooks.
Queries should be submitted through QueryManager: https://QueryMe.Online/AmyGiuffrida For fiction, please include your query letter, synopsis, and the first 10 pages of your manuscript.
Last verified: March 7, 2026
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