Meet Folio Literary We’ve been made aware of individuals impersonating literary agents. Only agents listed on this site represent Folio Literary Management. Folio never charges fees or upfront costs. If you receive a suspicious message or are asked for payment, do not respond—contact us at office@foliolit.com. Fraud Alert The Team Jan Baumer Senior Vice President Sharon Bowers Affiliated Agent Sophie Brett-Chin Literary Associate Jamie Chambliss Agent Sonali Chanchani Agent John Cusick Senior Vice President Claudia Cross Partner Eloise Davenport Literary Associate Dado Derviskadic Agent Chelsea Eberly VP, Agent Aaron Flores Senior Vice President Lauren Hall Vice President/Agent Michael Harriot Senior Vice President Erin Harris Senior Vice President Scott Hoffman Affiliated Agent John Jardin Literary Associate Jeff Kleinman Founding Partner Jenna Land Free Affiliated Agent Katherine Latshaw Senior Vice President Estelle Laure Agent and Senior Content Development Editor Veronica Meliksetian Literary Assistant Angela Miller Affiliated Agent Will Murphy Executive Affiliated Agent Erin Niumata Senior Vice President Katherine Odom-Tomchin Audio Rights Director & Literary Agent

Genres represented Bookclub Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Memoir Narrative Non-Fiction Prescriptive Non-Fiction Key titles Wild Life (by Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant) The Divorcées (by Rowan Beaird) Atomic Family (by Ciera Horton McElroy) This Isn’t Going to End Well (by Daniel Wallace) The Secrets We Kept (by Lara Prescott) Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing (by Lauren Hough) In the Weeds (by Tom Vitale) We Should All Be Millionaires (by Rachel Rodgers) How to contact me I’m currently closed to queries. Jamie Chambliss Literary Agent I’m drawn to literary and upmarket/book club fiction; narrative nonfiction, especially dealing with food, pop culture, the quirks of human nature, the stories within the worlds of science and sports, and the forgotten corners of history. Writers are astounding. Only 26 letters at your disposal, yet you shift and rearrange them into an endless stream of invention to conjure new worlds again and again. I’ve been chasing the endless ordering of those 26 letters most of my life, first as a reader, then as a writer, editor and agent. Before I joined Folio, I worked at Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, working on both fiction and nonfiction and in both editorial and marketing. I understand how to shape a story before it goes out into the world, and how to best position it once it’s there. I’ve also been a freelance writer and editor, and a manuscript reader. Before any of that I was an award-winning magazine writer and editor covering, among other things, books, the arts, and sports narratives. I’m a graduate of Wake Forest University and have a master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. What I’m looking for: I’m drawn to literary and upmarket/book club fiction; narrative nonfiction, especially dealing with food, pop culture, the quirks of human nature, the stories within the worlds of science and sports, and the forgotten corners of history. What I’m not looking for: Sci-fi or high-concept fantasy; legal- or political thrillers; poetry; romance; screenplays.

Western Europe France: Michelle Lapautre Literary Agency Germany: Thomas Schlueck Literary Agency Greece: Iris Literary Agency Italy: The Italian Literary Agency Italy (Children’s): Berla & Griffini Scandinavia and the Netherlands: Sebes & Bisseling Spain and Portugal: International Editors’ Co UK: Lorella Belli Literary Agency UK (Children's): Rights People International Rights Folio is dedicated to aggressively pursuing sales in all international markets and effectively building authors’ global careers. Our International Rights Department attends the Frankfurt, Bologna, and London Book Fairs each year. We partner with agents in each territory. Our co-agents include: The Middle East Israel: The Book Publishers Association of Israel Asia China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam: The Grayhawk Agency Japan: Tuttle-Mori Agency Korea: Danny Hong Agency Eastern Europe Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia: Prava I Prevodi Poland: GRAAL Ltd Romania: Livia Stoia Literary Agency Turkey: Libris Agency South America Brazil: Riff Agency Folio is committed to our clients’ television, film, and documentary rights. We leverage successful relationships with agents, managers, producers, studios, and networks in Los Angeles, New York, and around the globe. Folio television and film credits range from Lifetime made-for-television movies to big budget summer blockbusters. Jess Siegler coordinates dramatic rights for all Folio clients, partnering with Folio agents, film and TV agents, and clients. Dramatic Rights Folio is dedicated to making the most out of clients’ audio rights. We negotiate the best audio book contracts with the industry’s top audio publishers, secure meaningful advances and reading fees, and coordinate successful launches. For all audio rights inquiries, please contact Katherine Odom-Tomchin . Audio Rights

Scott Hoffman A refugee from the world of politics, Scott Hoffman is one of the founding partners of Folio Literary Management, LLC. He has served as Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of SEARAC (the only nationwide advocacy agency for Southeast Asian-Americans), a Board Member of Fill Their Shelves, Inc. (a charitable foundation that provides books to children in sub-Saharan Africa) and a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Associates Steering Committee. Before entering the world of publishing, he was one of the founding partners of Janus-Merritt Strategies, a Washington, DC strategic consulting firm. He holds an MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and a BA from the College of William and Mary. What I’m looking for (and what I’m not looking for): I specialize in platform-driven nonfiction, ranging from “big idea” books by thought leaders grounded in science/research to branded prescriptive titles that help readers transform some aspect of their lives to issue-driven narrative nonfiction that engage with current events. I do not represent fiction, children’s literature, screenplays, or poetry. I’m always on the lookout for: Experts in their fields looking to integrate a book into their business, especially in the areas of health/fitness/wellness and business Books about psychology, business, history, or social issues from academics and thought leaders Books that can hook me on concept alone How to Submit Scott Hoffman is not taking on any new clients at this time. Founding Partner & Agent Emeritus

Huyen Vu Huyen Vu is the Literary Assistant supporting VP and Agent, Chelsea Eberly. Prior to joining Folio Jr. in 2026, she was the agency assistant at the Greenhouse Literary Agency. She completed various internships across the publishing industry, including an internship at Writers House, and was a freelance editor at an indie press. She graduated with a BS in Developmental Psychology and minored in Neuroscience, and through her studies, discovered her passion in giving children books that look like them. She fully supports the publication of underrepresented voices—especially from BIPOC and neurodivergent groups—and is eager to be an advocate for authors and illustrators throughout their careers. Huyen is not currently taking on clients. Literary Assistant

Will Murphy We are deeply saddened to share that our colleague and friend Will Murphy passed away on February 1 from natural causes. Will was a valued member of our team, and his presence, brilliance, and contributions will be greatly missed by all who worked with him. Details for the memorial service are below; please direct any questions to Jeff Kleinman . Our thoughts are with Will’s family and loved ones. MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION: A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 3:00 pm at The Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Park Avenue and 84th Street, followed by a reception from 4:00-6:00 pm in Wallace Hall at St. Ignatius Loyola. All are welcome. The service will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/wy6YaCgbrlE In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Will Murphy can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering: https://secure2.convio.net/mskcc/site/TR?px=5858947&pg=personal&fr_id=4503 Literary Agent

Eloise Davenport Literary Associate Eloise is a Junior Agent at Folio, representing non-fiction authors whose work ignites discussions and influences progress. With an extensive academic background, Eloise has an appreciation for ‘big ideas’ that challenge and inform. These could be anything from practical and accessible applications of rigorous research, to platform-driven self-help, to seductive and controversial narratives and frameworks from people who have lived uniquely. From wellness to women’s leadership and business to pop culture, if your concept is one that democratizes knowledge, ambitiously explores complex topics, and is courageously honest, she is probably interested. Eloise holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami and a Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology from Northeastern University, where she earned Ph.D. candidacy for her original research. Eloise has published her science in academic journals and her opinion writing in The Boston Globe. Eloise is currently closed to unsolicited queries.

Sonali Chanchani Literary Agent Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspectives. Her clients include Maureen “Mo” Ryan (contributing editor to Vanity Fair and author of the New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of the Year Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood ); Curtis Chin (co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and author of the Stonewall Honor Book Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant ); Dr. Mariel Buqué (psychologist and author of the USA Today bestseller Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma ); Rebecca Little and Colleen Long (journalists and authors of I’m Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America ); and Joél Leon (poet, performer, and author of Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man’s Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future) ; among many others. Sonali earned her degree in English and Narrative Studies from the University of Southern California and began her career in publishing at Kaya, an independent press dedicated to publishing authors from the Asian diaspora. She is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents, where she serves on the Board of Directors and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Sonali is also the President of the nonprofit organization Literary Agents of Change. What I'm Looking For I represent a range of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction. I’m particularly drawn to investigative journalism; cultural criticism; deeply researched, paradigm-shifting work in the areas of sociology, psychology, history, politics, science, technology, and social justice; and memoirs and essay collections that speak to larger social concerns. I also represent select literary and upmarket fiction. I’m particularly interested in novels that engage with contemporary social and cultural issues; atmospheric stories with a speculative or fabulist twist; novels that blend emotional insight with a sharp sense of humor; and themes of identity, belonging, community, and inheritance. How to Submit Please send your query letter and the first 10 pages of your proposal (for nonfiction) or manuscript (for fiction), pasted in the body of your email, to sonali@foliolit.com . Please include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Due to the volume of queries I receive, I’m afraid I can only respond to those in which I’m interested. If you don’t hear from me within 30 days, please consider it a pass.

What I'm Looking For My interests in nonfiction are wide ranging, but I'm particularly interested in “big idea” books, high-concept/outward-facing memoir, pop-culture, pop-science, psychology, philosophy, whip-smart and voicey prescriptive projects, ecology, cultural and social history, deeply reported narrative, investigative journalism, biography, essays and criticism, and select design-driven books and cookbooks. While I mostly am interested in nonfiction, I'm also interested in select literary and commercial fiction with a proclivity for absurdist/surreal (but not fantastical!) narratives and characters with vivid inner lives. How to Submit Please reach out to me with any submissions at lauren@foliolit.com . Please include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Due to the volume of queries I receive, I’m afraid I can only respond to those in which I’m interested. If you don’t hear from me within 60 days, please consider it a pass. Please also note that I am not able to receive physical queries through the mail. Lauren Hall Literary Agent & Vice President Lauren Hall is a literary agent, executive producer, and multiple #1 New York Times bestselling writer who partners with sharp thinkers and storytellers to bring compelling ideas to life. With over a decade in publishing, Lauren has played a key role in 26 New York Times bestsellers, working alongside both emerging voices and established authors. Her experience spans every stage of the publishing process—agenting, editing, designing, promoting, and co-writing—giving her a deep, holistic understanding of what makes a book both culturally impactful and commercially successful. As a creative collaborator, she thrives on shaping ideas into books that resonate. Previously, Lauren served as Editorial Director for a full-service literary agency, where she developed proposals and provided editorial guidance for high-profile clients. She later co-founded a 360-agency, building out in-house divisions for podcasts, television, and film while leading a team of writers, editors, and designers to take projects from concept to completion. A seasoned collaborator, she has also ghostwritten several bestselling books for select authors. Before entering literary and talent management, Lauren worked at The Village Voice and the literary nonprofit 826NYC. She joined Folio in 2022 and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Emily van Beek Looking for picture books by author/illustrators, middle-grade, and young adult fiction. MIDDLE-GRADE: I’m currently on the look-out for unique and distinctive voices. I’m open to almost anything within this genre and I’m eagerly looking for something new. Please send me your diverse, epic, cinematic, action-packed, adventuresome, mysterious, and fast-paced novels! I always bear in mind that readers in this age group are looking for fun and mischief, to learn something about life, and to escape and romp. YOUNG ADULT: I'm eager to find novels that are high concept, diverse, fantasy or magical realism, and am open to anything conceptually unique. In the realm of paranormal, adventure, and dystopian, I'm looking for something entirely unexpected. Give me something bold and fresh with a voice that’s impossible to put aside. I’m probably not the best choice for "message” or hard science-fiction books. What I’m really looking for is the intersection between stellar writing and plot, something that leaves me puffy eyed or laughing out loud. I, like most teenagers, am looking for emotional connection, for drama, for hope. Oh! Something else--I would love, love, LOVE to discover a FUNNY manuscript, a novel to make me LOL as Louise Rennison's ANGUS, THONGS, AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING did. PICTURE BOOKS: At this time, I am exclusively interested in AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATORS. I’m especially looking for award-worthy artwork, character-driven series, and work by diverse creators featuring diverse stories. Representing an author or artist, whether aspiring or established, is an honor and a commitment I take very seriously. I am passionate about children’s and young adult books. I am passionate about negotiating the best deal possible. I am passionate about working together with our experienced and esteemed subsidiary rights and contracts teams to squeeze as much juice out of a single property as it will yield. I find it incredibly rewarding to work with new voices. I’m also committed to helping established authors and artists continue to grow their careers. I am an “editorial” agent, in that I’ll work through as many drafts over the course of as many years as it takes to polish a manuscript I believe in to a high shine prior to submission. My goal is to build long-term relationships with authors and artists and to help them publish books that will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions I receive, I will only reply (within four weeks) if I am interested. I look forward to reading your work and thank you in advance for thinking of me. Key Titles TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE by Jenny Han ON THE HORIZON by Lois Lowry SMALL IN THE CITY by Sydney Smith MUSIC FOR MISTER MOON by Philip and Erin Stead SAVE THE DATE by Morgan Matson Partner Find me on Instagram .

Erin Niumata Erin Niumata has been in publishing for almost three decades. She started as an editorial assistant at Simon and Schuster in the Touchstone/Fireside division for several years; then moved over to Harper Collins as an editor, and then she went to Avalon Books as the Editorial Director. Erin has edited many authors including Leon Uris, Stuart Woods, Erica Jong, Brenda Maddox, Lawrence Otis Graham, Joan Rivers, and more. She has represented NY Times bestselling cowboy romance writer Carolyn Brown, Discovery Channel’s Fast N Loud, North America, and Cash Cab; TLC’s The Cake Boss, Diesel Brothers, and Extreme Couponing; Animal Planet’s Too Cute, Finding Bigfoot, River Monsters, and Puppy Bowl; NASA's Above and Beyond; Science Channel’s How It’s Made; Smithsonian Institute’s The Red Planet, inspirational speaker Josh Shipp, viral content creator Tyler Merritt, skin care expert and co-founder of SoKo Glam Charlotte Cho, Hello Fears internet sensation Michelle Poler, Average People Problems founder Sam Matt, chef/baker Grant Melton, humorist Jen Lancaster, humorist Jennifer Mann, blogger Anna Lind Thomas, and many more. She’s worked on multiple NY Times Bestsellers. Genres Represented Bookclub Fiction Commercial Fiction Women's Fiction Historical Fiction Thriller Memoir Cookbook Narrative Non-Fiction Prescriptive Non-Fiction Mystery Romance Key Titles NY Times Bestselling cowboy romance writer Carolyn Brown Discovery Channel’s Fast N Loud, North America, Cash Cab, and Diesel Brothers TLC’s – The Cake Boss and Extreme Couponing Animal Planet’s Too Cute, Finding Bigfoot, River Monsters, and Puppy Bowl Science Channel’s How It’s Made Smithsonian Institute’s The Red Planet Inspirational speaker Josh Shipp Skin care expert and co-founder of SoKo Glam Charlotte Cho Inspirational speaker Michelle Poler How to Submit I am open for February 2024. Please submit queries here; https://QueryManager.com/ErinNiumata Senior Vice President & Literary Agent

Veronica Meliksetian I assist Partner Emily van Beek and Director of Operations Aaron Flores. In 2023, I graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MPhil in Education (Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature) and wrote my thesis on queer young adult literature. I love artful, playful, and bold children’s literature. When I’m not reading, I enjoy doing yoga and searching for the best matcha latte. Literary Associate