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Alexandra Penfold
Upstart Crow Literary
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About
Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and author at Upstart Crow Literary. She previously worked as an editor at Simon & Schuster, giving her strong editorial insight she brings to her agenting work. She focuses primarily on picture books, middle grade, and young adult literature.
Currently Looking For
Penfold has publicly stated she is seeking picture books with humor and heart, middle grade with adventure or strong emotional arcs, and young adult fiction. She has noted interest in diverse voices and stories featuring underrepresented perspectives.
Submission Guidelines
Queries should be submitted through the Upstart Crow Literary online submission system. A query letter and sample pages are generally required; picture book authors should include the full text.
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