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What Laurel is looking for
Laurel represents picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, graphic novels, and select nonfiction. When Laurel is not reading, she enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Sherlock. Raised in rural New England and having spent a decade in New York City, London, and Chicago, she’s thrilled to have settled in the Pacific Northwest. Laurel is open to queries from June 1-August 1
Notable sales & clients
- Midnight at the Barclay Hotel by Fleur Bradley
- Viking in Love by Doug Cenko
- Fussy Flamingo by Shelly Vaughan James
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Symonds open to queries right now?
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What genres does Laurel Symonds represent?
Laurel Symonds represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Nonfiction.
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