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Elizabeth Bewley

An agent with Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. (see other agents at this agency).

About

A graduate of Northwestern University, Elizabeth was an editor at various imprints including St. Martin’s Press, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers before joining Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. in 2017. She represents books for kids, with a focus on middle-grade and young adult fiction, as well as books for adults, with an eye torwards upmarket women’s fiction. She loves books that explore romantic relationships, stories that have a very specific point of view, and characters that make a lasting impression. Elizabeth’s clients’ books have won various awards, including The Pura Belpré Award, ALA Notable, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award, The New York Times Best Book of the Year, and have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists. Elizabeth loves realistic fiction (our world is a fascinating place!), and she is currently on the hunt for historical fiction.

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Elizabeth’s current submission wish list includes high-concept young adult novels, especially from underrepresented voices, accessible middle grade novels that will foster a love of reading (think: fun, funny, or both!), young adult romance, high-concept adult love stories similar to One Day by David Nicholls, and any upmarket commercial fiction with a witty voice and eye for detail.

Audience:

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

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Memoir.
Society/Culture.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026

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