YA submissions in fantasy, sci-fi, historical, and contemporary genres with active, morally complex characters, a diverse cast of characters, distinct voice, emotional punch, immersive setting, forbidden romance, sex positivity, and competition as a driving factor. Specifically looking for dance stories, ownvoices fantasy inspired by East Asian or Southeast Asian folklore, fantasy or historical or historical fantasy set in the deep south exploring Hoodoo, and contemporary multiple POV love triangles with queer pairings.
Jessie Devine is a literary agent at D4EO Literary Agency specializing in Young Adult fiction. She represents authors across fantasy, science fiction, historical, and contemporary YA genres, with a particular interest in diverse voices and marginalized creators.
Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Please query me at devinequeries(at)gmail(dot)com with "Query: Title of Book" in the subject line. Include a short query, synopsis, and first ten pages pasted into the body of the email.
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