Julia Kardon is a literary agent at HG Literary representing literary fiction, memoir, and narrative nonfiction. Her clients include NYT bestsellers and major prize nominees.
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What Julia is looking for
Julia is interested primarily in literary and upmarket fiction and memoir — especially stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual, or national identity — plus narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history. Her clients include New York Times bestsellers Brit Bennett and Etaf Rum.
Actively seeking
- Literary and upmarket fiction
- Stories grappling with racial, religious, sexual, or national identity
- Memoir, narrative nonfiction, journalism, and history
Not the right fit
- Thrillers
- Children's literature of any kind
- Books about spirituality or Christianity
Notable sales & clients
- A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
- The Mothers by Brit Bennett
- Disability Visibility by Alice Wong
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Frequently asked questions
Is Julia Kardon open to queries right now?
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What genres does Julia Kardon represent?
Julia Kardon represents Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction.
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