MISSION
We strive to provide the gold standard of representation by championing the individual needs and potential of our clients and agents. We are committed to inclusive practices and value the creativity, innovation, and richness of diversity. We do not discriminate or tolerate biases of any kind regarding race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, disability, nationality, or citizenship status. We are dedicated to fostering and creating a space for creativity and inspiration that enriches the lives of our agents, clients, and communities.
OUR TEAM
With offices in New York and London, the Bent Agency represents authors of books for every reader, including dozens of award-winners and New York Times and Sunday Times (UK) bestsellers. Our list is broad, including commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, as well as books and graphic novels for children and young adults. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to advocating for every client.
Aminah Amjad – Agency Assistant
Aminah assists in TBA’s London office.
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Aminah is closed to queries.
Nicola Barr – Literary Agent
Nicola represents literary and commercial fiction for adults and children, and nonfiction in the areas of sports, popular science, popular culture, and social and cultural history.
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Nicola is open to queries.
Jenny Bent – President and Literary Agent
Jenny represents literary and commercial adult and young adult fiction, and a select list of lifestyle/self-help nonfiction.
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Jenny is closed to queries.
Victoria Cappello – Vice President and Literary Agent
Victoria represents nonfiction and is interested in investigative journalism, history, culture, parenting, true crime, psychology, and pop culture.
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Gemma Cooper – Director and Literary Agent
Gemma represents authors and author/illustrators who write chapter books, middle-grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as select webcomic adaptations.
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Gemma is open to queries.
Molly Ker Hawn – Managing Director and Literary Agent
Molly represents authors who write for children and young adults, and authors of fantasy and science fiction for adults.
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Molly is closed to queries.
Emma Lagarde — Rights Manager
Emma manages translation rights for TBA’s clients.
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James Mustelier – Literary Agent and Editorial Consultant
James represents a range of literary and commercial adult, young adult, and middle-grade fiction and non-fiction.
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Martha Perotto-Wills - Associate Agent
Martha assists Molly in TBA’s London office and represents authors of adult fiction (literary, fantasy/sci-fi, horror) and young adult fiction.
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Zoë Plant – Literary Agent
Zoë represents middle-grade and young adult fiction, and a range of adult fiction (fantasy/sci-fi, horror, mystery/thriller).
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John Silbersack – Literary Agent
John represents a wide range of adult fiction (mystery/thriller, literary fiction, sci-fi/fantasy), adult nonfiction (history, current events, politics, biography, memoir, science, and pop culture) as well as some young adult and middle-grade fiction.
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John is closed to queries.