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Kara Rota
Thompson Literary Agency
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About
Kara Rota is an agent at Thompson Literary Agency who previously worked in editorial at Chicago Review Press and other publishing houses. She brings a strong editorial background to her agenting work and focuses on both adult and children's content. She joined Thompson Literary Agency after building her editorial career in traditional publishing.
Currently Looking For
Kara Rota has expressed interest in narrative nonfiction, food writing, lifestyle, parenting, and accessible books on science and history for adults. For children's, she has noted interest in picture books, middle grade, and young adult with fresh voices and strong concepts. She is drawn to projects with cultural relevance and strong platforms.
Submission Guidelines
Authors querying Kara Rota at Thompson Literary should follow the agency's standard submission portal or email guidelines as listed on the Thompson Literary Agency website. A query letter, synopsis, and sample pages are typically required. She requests that authors review her specific wishlist on the agency site before submitting.
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