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What Maile is looking for
Maile is interested in adult non-fiction as well as children’s, middle grade, and YA fiction and non-fiction. In all categories, she is looking for projects that amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories. In adult nonfiction, Maile is interested in journalistic, investigative deep dives, narrative retellings of untold histories, business and leadership resources centering underestimated identities, lifestyle and cookbooks with a fresh, personal hook, and unexpected humor and gift books.
Notable sales & clients
- Inclusion on Purpose by Ruchika Tulshyan
- What’s Up, Beanie
- The Great Puptective by Alina Tysoe
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Frequently asked questions
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What genres does Maile Beal represent?
Maile Beal represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Nonfiction.
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