Ms. Thao Le
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
Open to queries from BIPOC authors.
General
Thao Le
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
1155 Camino Del Mar, PMB 515
Del Mar, CA 92014
- Website:
- www.dijkstraagency.com/
- Blog/Other:
- agentthao.tumblr.com/
- Twitter:
- @AgentThao
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
Multicultural
Picture Book
Romance
Science Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Janella Angeles
Cristin Bruggerman
Roshani Chokshi
Emily Duncan
S.K. Falls
Lisa Freeman
Danielle Gowdy
Sydni Gregg
Elly Ha
Katherine Harbour
Ali Hazelwood
Gwen C. Katz
Charlot Kristensen
Linda Liu
Sandhya Menon
Kelly Miller
Ava Morgyn
Emma Reynolds
Kristin Reynolds
Karuna Riazi
Anna Silver
Jessie Sima
Emily Skrutskie
Noor Sofi
Wendy Spinale
Lauren Stohler
Kathryn Tanquary
Pat Tanumihardja
Dustin Tran
Elle Katharine White
Yoshi Yoshitani
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Sapphire_Demoness
01/29/2023 03:10 AM
Form query: 29th January 2023
82K Adult Rom-com (BIPOC)
82K Adult Rom-com (BIPOC)
aloopratha
01/05/2023 11:03 PM
EQ: Dec 6th/22
CNR: Jan 5th/23
CNR: Jan 5th/23
Sapphire_Demoness
12/12/2022 10:38 PM
Form query (BIPOC): 10th April 2022
90K Adult contemporary romance
*Withdrawn to query Book #2 with another agent of the same agency*
90K Adult contemporary romance
*Withdrawn to query Book #2 with another agent of the same agency*
gtd45
11/11/2022 11:25 AM
FQ: 4/10/2022 (BIPOC Query)
CNR: 11/11/2022
Adult Fantasy 85k
CNR: 11/11/2022
Adult Fantasy 85k
ltran_
10/26/2022 07:36 PM
FQ: 5/2
nudge w/ offer of rep: 10/21
kind step aside: 10/24
1K PB
nudge w/ offer of rep: 10/21
kind step aside: 10/24
1K PB
morningstar21
10/13/2022 10:43 PM
FQ (BIPOC): 10/13/22
blackhand
08/03/2022 05:35 PM
Form Query: 11.4.2021
Query Withdrawn: 4.11.2022
Resubmitted Form Query: 4.11.2022
Form Rejection: 8.3.22 (Some personalization.)
YA Historical, 97k
Query Withdrawn: 4.11.2022
Resubmitted Form Query: 4.11.2022
Form Rejection: 8.3.22 (Some personalization.)
YA Historical, 97k
droideka
06/23/2022 02:32 PM
FQ (BIPOC): 6/12/2022
Nudge with offer of rep: 6/19/2022
Kind step aside: 6/23/2022
93k Adult SF
Nudge with offer of rep: 6/19/2022
Kind step aside: 6/23/2022
93k Adult SF
bloobop
06/09/2022 09:33 AM
The BIPOC link is pulling up as closed for me, anyone else?
EDIT: I had to find the link she tweeted, because the one in the general QM link wasn't working
EDIT: I had to find the link she tweeted, because the one in the general QM link wasn't working
swatithegeek
05/25/2022 08:32 PM
Form query: 01/07/22
Nudged with offer: 05/24/22
Kind rejection: 05/25/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
Nudged with offer: 05/24/22
Kind rejection: 05/25/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
kitbuddy
05/17/2022 11:29 AM
Query withdrawn for a rework 5/17 Cont fantasy, supernatural thriller 82k
xabiso21
03/31/2022 09:24 AM
FQ 21/02/2022 (I'm a POC)
YA Urban Fantasy Romance 78k
Withdrawn: 31/03/2022
YA Urban Fantasy Romance 78k
Withdrawn: 31/03/2022
overallcheck
02/23/2022 12:24 PM
FQ 1/6/2022 (I am a POC)
2/17/22 CNR I guess? doesn't really look like she's looked at any queries since September though...
YA contemporary 92k
2/17/22 CNR I guess? doesn't really look like she's looked at any queries since September though...
YA contemporary 92k
JoConklin
02/23/2022 07:44 AM
Per Twitter profile, on permanent hiatus. Will only accept queries from BIPOC authors going forward. (2/22/22)
felicisdream
01/28/2022 01:10 PM
@EMimimi No, it doesn't. She explained this choice in detail on Twitter. "In light of these recent diversity reports and taking a long hard look at my list and where I fit in the publishing industry, I've decided I will be indefinitely closed to general submissions except for projects by BIPOC creators. The reason why I am specifying BIPOC creators is not because I think other marginalized identities such as white LGBTQ+, or white neurodiversity, etc aren't important, but because at this point in time I feel that BIPOC have the most inequality in Publishing." "I want to be selective about who I'm making time for and who I'm uplifting. I've made mistakes. I've been part of a broken system. I need to be more conscious about my actions, in addition to providing mentorships and monetary contributions to key organizations."
"To the writers out there who had hoped to query me, but now can't because of this specification, I invite you to reach out to the many other agents out there. There are numerous resources and available options for you. Thank you for understanding." (https://twitter.com/AgentThao/status/1276648549757808641?s=20&t=BdtOfj5v9OkREw4SPv4D6Q)
"To the writers out there who had hoped to query me, but now can't because of this specification, I invite you to reach out to the many other agents out there. There are numerous resources and available options for you. Thank you for understanding." (https://twitter.com/AgentThao/status/1276648549757808641?s=20&t=BdtOfj5v9OkREw4SPv4D6Q)
wirdschonklappen
01/28/2022 01:07 PM
@EMimimi
BIPOC authors are being systematically disadvantaged at every level of publishing, which is why several agents are making them a priority. They're actively making the industry better by somewhat levelling the querying playing field. I, for one, commend them for it.
BIPOC authors are being systematically disadvantaged at every level of publishing, which is why several agents are making them a priority. They're actively making the industry better by somewhat levelling the querying playing field. I, for one, commend them for it.
EMimimi
01/28/2022 12:59 PM
She's only open to queries from BIPOC authors...? Hmmm doesn't this discriminate against other authors...?
ejdhanda
01/07/2022 03:17 PM
FQ: 1/7/22
60k YA Fantasy
60k YA Fantasy
queryquandry
09/13/2021 06:37 PM
FQ: 9/3
FR: 9/13
YA urban fantasy/con w/ speculative elements 88k
FR: 9/13
YA urban fantasy/con w/ speculative elements 88k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/18/2020 - Closed to queries.
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Nudge with Offer of Representation: 1.31.23
Step Aside: 1.31.23
YA Historical, 79k