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Molly Ker Hawn
David Higham Associates Ltd
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About
Molly Ker Hawn is a literary agent at David Higham Associates who specializes primarily in children's and young adult literature. She is American-born and based in London, and she has built a strong list of YA and middle grade authors on both sides of the Atlantic. She is known for her enthusiasm for genre-blending YA fiction.
Currently Looking For
Molly Ker Hawn focuses on young adult and middle grade fiction and has expressed interest in fantasy, science fiction, contemporary YA, and thriller or mystery elements in YA. She is drawn to diverse voices and high-concept premises with strong emotional cores. She has noted on MSWL and interviews that she loves YA with genre elements and distinctive protagonists.
Submission Guidelines
Queries should be submitted through the David Higham Associates online submission system. She requests a covering letter, synopsis, and the first 50 pages. Authors should specify they are querying her specifically and confirm the work is children's or YA.
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