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Kate Testerman 1

An agent with kt literary (see other agents at this agency).

About

After a dozen years working in publishing in New York City, Kate moved to Colorado and formed KT Literary in early 2008 with an emphasis on middle grade and young adult fiction. Since then, KT Literary has expanded to represent fantastic stories for avid adult readers and children of all ages. Kate's clients include Maureen Johnson, Stephanie Perkins, Amy Spalding, Trish Doller, Diana Peterfreund, Emily Ecton and Matthew Cody, among other exciting and acclaimed authors. Kate is a graduate of the University of Delaware’s Honors Program, a former cast member of the New York Renaissance Faire, a hobbyist lifestyle photographer, an amateur equestrian, and an avid collector of shoes, bags, children, and dogs. Her interests cover a broad range including contemporary drama, urban fantasy and magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies. She is an active member of the SCBWI and AALA and committed to mentoring the next generation of publishing stars in order to bring greater diversity to the industry.

Country & Professional Associations

United States Member of AALA

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Middle grades, Young adults.
Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK No OK
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Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Middle grades, Young adults.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Book Book
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK No OK
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 11 Mar 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 04 Apr 2018

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