Diverse and unique stories with fast-paced plots, complex characters, plot twists, camaraderie, and conflict. Specifically looking for speculative fiction, fantasy, mystery/thriller (YA only), and contemporary/romance with high concept or evergreen elements.
Picture books, middle grade, dystopian, legal/spy thrillers, non-fiction, contemporary.
Leah Pierre is a literary agent at Ladderbird Literary Agency specializing in SFF, fantasy, speculative fiction, and select contemporary works. She focuses exclusively on acquiring diverse voices from Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander authors who are underrepresented and marginalized in publishing.
I only accept submissions via QueryManager: https://querymanager.com/query/leahpierre I respond to all submissions via form response or otherwise.
Last verified: March 13, 2026
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