An editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isn’t the focus and is especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing.

As someone who’s spent a large portion of their life outside of America, Hannah is very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities. She loves stories of immigration (not relegated to America) and of first/second-generation Americans who struggle to balance the values of their country with the culture and heritage of their parents (as in the tv shows Ramy or Gentefied). As a Mexican-American, she would particularly love to see the stories that she grew up with showcased in new and creative ways.

Hannah loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres. She’s a huge fan of expansive world-building and atmospheric settings, dark and transporting fantasy in YAs, and MGs with macabre elements and dark humor. One of her favorite tropes is the “found family”—especially if the family is found through crime. She has a soft spot for any kind of retelling or spin-off of “classic lit” or fairy tales (like Lauren Blackwood’s WITHIN THESE WICKED WALLS or Lilliam Rivera’s NEVER LOOK BACK). She’s looking for stories with quirky characters/voices and loves ones that feature dysfunctional families (like SAFFY’S ANGEL by Hilary McKay). If your story involves ghosts, riddles/puzzles, and/or whimsy, Hannah would love to see it!

In nonfiction, she is looking for something that takes the mystery out of everyday life/occurrences (a lá Malcolm Gladwell or Atul Gawande) and investigative journalism-esque stories with a strong narrative hook.

EQ 8/4/21
ER 9/23/21

86K YA Fantasy

FQ 8/2/21
FR 9/23/21

93k YA fantasy

EQ-9/3/21

ER-9/21/21

112k Adult Fantasy

Form Rejection Letter

FQ: 8/2
ER: 9/17

98k YA science fantasy

FQ: 08/24/2021
FR: 08/30/2021

YA Urban Fantasy 108k Form Rejection

Thank you for sending me your project! Unfortunately, after careful consideration, I have decided to pass on your manuscript. I am sorry I am not emailing with better news and no doubt another agent will feel differently. I wish you all the very best luck finding a great home and enthusiastic champion for your work. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries!

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She has received a TON of queries since August 1st (at least 114 are recorded meaning she could have more than that). It looks like she is slowly working through them. I would give it another few weeks at least.

I submitted August 1 and haven't received any response. Has anyone heard back from her?

FQ: 8/4/21

YA Gothic Horror 96K

Profile Update: Genres updated.