Query Submission

Query Tara Gonzalez at Erin Murphy Literary Agency

I am currently open to submissions from conferences, referrals, and requests while I catch up on my reading. I am also **always open** to queries from marginalized creators.

I read widely across genres and age groups, representing mainly picture books through young adult novels, including graphic novels at every level. For more information on what I'm actively looking for, please view my MSWL.

If you are having issues submitting to me via this form, please feel free to query me via email at tara@emliterary.com.

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