Send a Query to Leslie Zampetti at Open Book Literary

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At Open Book Literary, the focus is on bringing under-represented voices to publishing, especially those voices centering disability, poverty, women, neurodivergence, and Judaism, Islam, and non-western religions.

Life is messy, and so are people. Identities are complex, and Leslie champions the intersections between aspects of identity.

Overall, Leslie seeks books with a strong commercial premise, distinct prose, and multiple layers of meaning that keep you thinking long after you finish the story. Think of a calm sea: it’s cool and inviting, but deeper than you expect.

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Please note that I do NOT represent hard science fiction, epic or high fantasy, horror, political thrillers, collections of poetry or short stories, or Christian fiction & nonfiction. I will be open to queries for one week each month (usually the first) and closed for the other three.

Thank you, and I appreciate the opportunity to review your work!

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