Agents interested in Middle Grade for boys

Giant Baby

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Hi all,

I'm trying to help a friend assemble a query list for an MG book that'll likely appeal most to boys. We're down with searching PM, AQ, and QT for agents who rep MG in general, but I wondered if any of you might have some insight from previous or current research that could steer us toward agents particularly interested in repping books for boys?

So far, I've found the agents below (with either expressed interest in books for boys, or whose lists seem to suggest it). Any additional thoughts would be hugely appreciated!

Sara Crowe, Harvey Klinger
Michael Bourret, Dystel & Goderich
Caryn Wiseman, Andrea Brown
Josh Getzler, Russell & Volkening
Chris Richman, Upstart Crowe
Mark McVeigh, McVeigh Agency

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I know Steve Malk does, but I think he may be saturated in that genre at the moment. I believe Mary Kole is looking for them though.
 

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Thank you, Ryan and Danthia! Will put them all straight on the list to take a closer look at!
 

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I know Natalie Fischer is. Her bio says no "boy books," but she means stuff like bugs, and trucks and stuff. She's def. looking for books with boy MC. If that helps.
 

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Josh Getzler! He's the man.

Oh. Wait.

Sorry. You already had him listed. Odd. That you came up with his name so quickly.

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Agentpaper, Stew21, Waylander, Stormie: THANK YOU! All added to the list with the others. It's so helpful, you have no idea! I can google till my eyes cross, but this is the sort of question where personal recollections kick google's ass. I really do appreciate it.

Twizzle: Please return to your happy room. Off you go, now. Sheesh! :tongue
 

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MG boy books are in demand, so unless they specifically say something that makes you think they don't want them, I would assume any agent wanting MG wants them.
 

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MG boy books are in demand, so unless they specifically say something that makes you think they don't want them, I would assume any agent wanting MG wants them.

Really???

Thanks, Sage! That certainly opens up the field. I appreciate the info.
 

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I know what you could put in your title, Wheelwriter. "Hemingway Rocks." "Wilmington or Bust." "Vonnesucks." Just some thoughts.

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Veering back on topic in 3...2...1...
 
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Giant, I can't seem to find the links but a lot of agents have talked about boy MC MG MSs. They said there HOT right now. They can't seem to get enugh of them. I would not limit your query to those that just specificaly say that they want a MG MS with a boy MC.