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What Michael is looking for
Michael represents a wide range of genres and age groups; his children’s list is broad, spanning from picture books to young adult, while on the adult side he represents narrative nonfiction, memoir, and commercial and literary fiction. Across the board, he has a special affinity for offbeat projects that break the mold, and a particular interest in queer and BIPOC literature and writers. You can find more about what he’s looking for on his MSWL .
Notable sales & clients
- The Maze Runner by James Dashner
- Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
- I Was Here by Gayle Forman
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Hear from Michael: interviews & talks
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- Agent Michael Bourret Interview (Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market) — Writer's Digest
- Interview with Michael Bourret, Agent — Laurie Ann Thompson
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michael Bourret open to queries right now?
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What genres does Michael Bourret represent?
Michael Bourret represents Young Adult, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction.
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