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What Lee is looking for
Lee represents Young Adult and Adult Fiction written by, for, and about traditionally underrepresented communities, especially authors of color, disabled authors, queer authors, and neurodivergent authors. They acquire books with commercial hooks that can reel in a wide range of readers and subsequently deliver well-executed, literary prose. Lee looks for a strong sense of voice, cinematic settings, and witty dialogue; they also appreciate a sharp, weird sense of humor appealing to readers raised online, and narratives centered around relationships – platonic, familial, romantic, or otherwise. Lee represents a wide range of genres, from commercial to literary markets, including (but not limi
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lee Melillo open to queries right now?
Agents open and close to queries on short notice, so we don't display a live status. Check the agency's official submission page before querying — or subscribe to Agent Alert (free) to be notified the week agents like Lee open.
What genres does Lee Melillo represent?
Lee Melillo represents Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Memoir.
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