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Alex Barba

The last time the agent had an active listing on Duotrope, the agent was affiliated with The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

Permanently Closed: This agent is no longer accepting queries (May 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Alex Barba joined The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in 2018, where she is building her list, seeking submissions in YA and MG. Previously with Inklings Literary Agency, she has degrees in political science and public policy, and worked as a literary scout in New York and in story development in Los Angeles. A traveler at heart, she’s lived in Spain and studied in Southeast Asia and Germany, but her favorite journeys always seem to be into the pages of a good book.

Country

United States

Fiction Closed

What I'm looking for I am primarily looking for contemporary, but will also welcome light fantasy or sci-fi. A clever retelling or reimagining of an old classic - fairy tales, myths - is always thrilling, particularly with a magical, mystical storybook feel that is nonetheless tangible enough to imagine in today’s world (favorite book of all time: Ella Enchanted). I love escapist fantasy grounded in accessible characters. I’m craving feminist tales and diverse voices, particularly of the speak-truth-to-power persuasion/#resistance from young women characters. Young Adult: Contemporary and fantasy YA with a strong, unique voice is my first love. I enjoy compelling romance with an interesting hook, and anything set in a beach town (gotta love those summer reads). I love issue-driven stories, slightly dark/subversive story lines for upper YA, and friendships that go the distance. I love a gothic tone or a light fantasy. I’m also open to commercial fiction with YA crossover appeal - those bold, coming-of-age stories for both the adult and young adult audiences. Middle Grade: Positive stories with nerdy girl or boy characters, stories about that awkward tween phase, and historical fiction (I want the next American Girl series so badly). Mischievous MG characters are my fave.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Children, Middle grades, New adults, Young adults.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Light Fantasy
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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