Looking for voicey, hooky, upbeat, joyful, and funny middle grade and young adult fiction, graphic novels, and picture books. Open to contemporary, fantasy, science fiction, and historical genres with diverse narratives.
Extreme high fantasy (e.g., GoT, LoTR).
Jennifer Laughran is a literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency specializing in middle grade and young adult fiction. She has extensive experience in the publishing industry, having worked in bookstores since age 12, and brings a passion for diverse narratives, LGBTQIA+ stories, and character-driven contemporary fiction with upbeat tones.
Submissions should be made using the QueryMe.Online form. - Choose ONE agent from ABLA to query. We share! - Write a compelling query letter that includes the genre/category you are writing in, a bit about you, your contact info, as well as a pitch for your book. - Paste the first ten pages of your manuscript into the form. - If you are an illustrator, please link to your website/portfolio. - If you have a dummy or other attachment, you can upload it into the form. - Queries sent to email address may be deleted unread or go to spam. Please use the form. If you have followed these guidelines, you should get an auto-response. Response time is up to 8 weeks; after that, consider it a no.
Last verified: March 11, 2026
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