Root Literary is a Los Angeles-based boutique literary agency founded by Holly Root in 2017. The agency represents bestselling, award-winning, and emerging authors and illustrators, with an emphasis on building long-term creative careers. Its approach combines editorial development and individualized career strategy with the business and rights expertise of a larger agency. The team has backgrounds in literary representation, publishing, film and television, foreign rights, marketing, publicity, and related areas.
Root Literary represents adult, young adult, and middle-grade fiction, selected nonfiction, graphic novels, picture books, illustrators, and other visual storytellers. The agency also handles foreign and translation rights through international representation and works with outside talent agencies, managers, and entertainment attorneys on film and television rights. It has expanded into licensing and brand partnerships for clients whose work has opportunities beyond traditional publishing.
Root Literary Submission Guidelines
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Most agents accept queries through QueryManager when open. Writers should query only one Root Literary agent at a time. Screenplays and poetry are not accepted, nor are paper, telephone, or in-person pitches.
Submission Guidelines Details for Root Literary
Market Type: Literary Agency