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What Shannon is looking for
Shannon Hassan represents upmarket adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction and has New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors on her list. She looks for contemporary and historical stories with a fresh voice and a big hook, and is especially interested in underrepresented voices. She received her JD from Harvard and her BA from George Washington University. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, and has served on the board of The Dairy Arts Center. MIDDLE GRADE and YOUNG ADULT:
Actively seeking
- Contemporary stories with humor and heart.
- Historical stories that inspire, thrill, or bring untold stories to light.
- Adventure stories with humor and heart.
- Magical realism or speculative twists—prefer grounded, real-world settings.
- Thrillers and mysteries.
- Quirky, memorable characters.
- “Book Club” reads that hit the sweet spot between literary and commercial.
- Historical novels that inspire, thrill, or bring untold stories to light.
Notable sales & clients
- Unsinkable by Jenni L. Walsh
- Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
- In 27 Days by Alison Gervais
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What genres does Shannon Hassan represent?
Shannon Hassan represents Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Thriller, Mystery, Upmarket Fiction, Historical Fiction.
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