Submission Guidelines
At BookEnds, we believe strongly in making publishing more inclusive through the titles, authors, and illustrators we represent. All agents are actively seeking books written by historically excluded voices, across all genres. We strive to be a safe space for LGBTQ2IA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized creators, working to uplift their voices in publishing.
Look for our birds to help you identify which agents might be best suited for what you write.
Selecting An Agent
Browse our agent profiles to learn more about what genres each agent represents, our current wishlists, and the clients + titles we represent. Look for our birds to help you identify which agents are best suited for your work. If you have an idea of who you would like to query, review their page to determine if they are indeed the best fit for you. You may submit to one BookEnds agent at a time.
Submitting
Once you have determined the agent you would like to query, find their QueryManager form (linked below their wishlist), and follow the form’s instructions to upload your query letter and other requested information. Take note of our What’s Next? section at the bottom of this page for more information on BookEnds’ best practices for keeping an agent informed of your submission status.
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Jessica Faust
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER (she/her)
Open, Adult, Children
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Kim Lionetti
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT (she/her)
Closed
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Jesica Alvarez
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT (she/her)
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Rachel Brooks
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT (she/her)
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Naomi Davis
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT (they/she)
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James McGowan
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT & DIRECTOR OF BOOKENDS JR. (he/him)
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Emily Forney
SENIOR LITERARY AGENT (she/her)
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Amanda Jain
LITERARY AGENT (she/her)
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Allegra Martschenko
LITERARY AGENT (they/them)
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Keifer Ludwig
LITERARY AGENT (he/him)
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Sophie Sheumaker
LITERARY ASSISTANT (she/her)
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Layla Fallah
LITERARY ASSISTANT (she/her)