Full Circle Literary is a full-service literary agency representing a diverse and inclusive family of authors & artists whose books break barriers and stand the test of time. Founded and owned by Women of Color, Full Circle has a longstanding commitment to inclusion in publishing. It was in our founding documents and is the fabric of our agency. Our team has diverse experience in book publishing including editorial, marketing, publicity, legal and rights, which we use collectively to build careers and community.
We work with both award-winning veteran and debut writers and illustrators, and our agents have a knack for finding and developing new and diverse talent. Each of our authors and illustrators offer a unique point of view that makes our world – and bookshelves – a rewarding place to live. Visit our Who We Represent pages to learn more about our amazing Illustrators, Picture Book, Middle Grade/Young Adult and Adult Fiction/Nonfiction writers.
Please also visit Our Agents to learn more about our team and keep up with news and latest releases on Instagram and News.
RESOURCES FOR WRITERS:
For all writers, The Authors Guild is a valuable resource. For children’s books writers and illustrators, we highly recommend the many valuable resources provided by the Kweli Journal, including their Children’s Books Conference for BIPOC authors and illustrators.
UPDATED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (June 2025):
Full Circle Literary accepts submissions via QueryManager ONLY, please click links to each agent’s QueryManager form below. If you are referring to a guidebook or website, please note our latest updated information is on this website. Submissions sent directly to our agent’s email address or by mail will not be opened or reviewed. No phone queries please. Thank you for considering Full Circle Literary, we look forward to reading!
STEP 1: Please read the Our Agents pages on our website and determine the Full Circle Literary agent that is the best fit for your work. Please submit to only one agent at our agency. Our team works closely, so if a project is not a fit, that agent may choose to refer you internally if appropriate. By respecting this policy, you will help us provide more timely responses to your query!
STEP 2: Please complete QueryManager/QueryTracker form for the agent you have selected.
STEP 3: After selecting the Submit button at the end of the form, a confirmation will appear to confirm your submission was received.
RESPONSE PROCESS
Lilly Ghahremani, Nicole Geiger, Taylor Martindale Kean and Stefanie Sanchez von Borstel are currently closed to submissions at this time (except referrals).
Due to the high volume of submissions, we ask for 8 weeks to consider your project. If we are interested, we will request additional materials, such as a complete manuscript or additional manuscripts. Please keep us updated if there is a change in your project status, such as an offer of representation or book contract.
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