Erica Bauman

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I am actively seeking a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for MG and YA, and select adult upmarket and commercial fiction. For middle grade, my interests span all genres, from contemporary to mystery to fantasy. I love quirky, funny stories and main characters who are misfits (and proud of it). I’m especially on the lookout for eerie horror (like Coraline) and really unique magic. For young adult, I am a lover of all genre fiction, especially fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. I love stories based off of mythology, folklore, and obscure fairy tales, and novels that cross genres. I’m especially on the lookout for stories inspired by classic literature/ballet/opera, mysteries and thrillers with unreliable narrators, and books that play with structure to tell a story in a really unique way. I’m also on the lookout for MG and YA graphic novels (both fiction and nonfiction). I’d love to find a great family or found family story, a biography of a previously overlooked figure from history, or a deep dive into an interesting moment in history. In adult, I gravitate towards stories that have a commercial premise and beautiful writing. I love voice-driven, witty romcoms; near-future character-driven science fiction, and soft contemporary fantasy/magical realism/fabulism. I’m on the lookout for books starring nerds, and stories that make me laugh. Across all age ranges and genres, I’m eager to support and work with authors from marginalized communities and stories that represent the wide range of humanity. In all ages/genres, I’d love to see books about: That said, I’m probably not the best for projects involving the following: Note: I do not accept submissions generated by—or that utilize in any way—AI Query updates on Instagram: @ericabaumanbooks

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