Folio News Archive Michelle Min Sterling discusses CAMP ZERO with Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb on the Today Show Heather Gay Featured in the New York Times THE WAY UP featured in Yahoo Finance Andrew Morton Talks THE QUEEN on the Today Show PW Review: NEVER FAR FROM HOME Kirkus Review: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE NYT REVIEW: SYMPHONY OF SECRETS TODAY shared an exclusive sneak peek at Heather Gay's memoir, BAD MORMON. READ: An Excerpt of Misty Copeland's THE WIND AT MY BACK Misty Copeland Speaks to CBS Mornings about THE WIND AT MY BACK ELEUTHERIA named one of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2022 Josh Flagg: “How to Be a Million-Dollar Negotiator” CAMP ZERO by Michelle Min Sterling is April's Read with Jenna Pick! I KNOW WHO YOU ARE Named Amazon Best Book of the Month Folio Titles Included in Amazon's Best Books of the Year! Allie Rowbottom in Conversation with Vanity Fair PW Review: THE QUEEN PW Interview: The Thrill of the Chase Wall Street Journal Review: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE PW Starred Review: BENJAMIN BANNEKER AND US Misty Copeland on NPR's Fresh Air Andrew Morton Discusses his new book, THE QUEEN, on GMA PW Review: BAD MORMON

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Read More Rowan Beaird's TENDERNESS in the UK's THE TIMES must read 2026 From the follow-up to Asako Yuzuki’s Butter to this summer’s ultimate beach read — Ceci Browning on the chic books you won’t be able to put down Read More WHEN WE WERE BRILLIANT in 6 Noteworthy Books for January “Cullen’s illuminating historical novel reveals how two determined women, both underestimated in different ways, helped each other be seen more clearly — by the world and by themselves.” – Washington Post Read More Malala Yousafzai honors The Summer I Turned Pretty Malala Yousafzai honors 'exhilarating' The Summer I Turned Pretty for EW's 2025 Entertainers of the Year Read More LA Times Names The Roses in top 10 movies of 2025 The 10 best movies of 2025 — and where to find them Read More The Plans I Have for You in PW’s top 10 list of Mysteries & Thrillers On tap this season: promising debuts, provocative prequels, and new novels from Jessica Knoll and Jo Nesbø Read More Cover Reveal: Lauren Hough’s Monster of a Land The new book from the author of ‘Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing’ arrives in 2026 Read More What Is Queer Food? Made NYT 100 Notable Books of 2025 Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Read More PW's Review of WRECK YOUR HEART Exceptional...Rader-Day excels at conjuring the sights and sounds of her Chicago setting, and Dahlia is a spunky, unforgettable heroine. The result is a consistently surprising mystery that readers will be hard-pressed to put down. Read More Library Journal's Starred Review of WRECK YOUR HEART In Rader-Day’s (The Death of Us) new mystery, Dahlia Devine appears to have hit rock bottom. Read More Pandemic Expert Thinks a Future COVID Could Be Much Worse In a sobering interview, the respected infectious disease expert expresses concern over our willful deconstruction of parts of our vaccine infrastructure in Donald Trump’s second term—especially because the cause of a future pandemic may already be out there. Read More KIRKUS REVIEW: The Big One How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics One of the great mysteries of Covid-19 is how the virus sickened and killed millions of humans around the world, but some who were exposed and likely infected experienced no symptoms at all. Read More ‘Gold Bar’ Bob Menendez’s most brazen abuse of power — helping Egypt cover up the murder of Jamal Khashoggi Bob Menendez advised Egyptian officials how to cover up their part in the grisly murder of Saudi Arabian dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Read More Joe Pistone on the Joe Rogan Podcast Joe Pistone on His Friendship with Johnny Depp and Having His Story Turned Into a Movie. Read More Jake Brown: Living Inside the Worlds of a Biographer Award-winning author Jake Brown celebrates 25-year mark with 60th book milestone, new seasons of TUBI show. Read More Tommy Dorfman Launches Good Girl Production Banner Alyssa Raimann will serve as vice president of Good Girl, which also has a Mariko Tamaki graphic novel adaptation in the works. Read More PW Review: The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics Osterholm, founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and documentarian Olshaker team up again (after Deadliest Enemy) ... Read More People Exclusive: Amin Ahmad’s A Killer in the Family — See the Cover! Marrying into a wealthy family that also comes with a job opportunity sounds pretty great — until a dark secret comes to light. Read More Sherri Show: Full Interview with Montel Williams Before he became a talk show legend – the iconic Montel Williams got into his bodybuilder era – but it was a twist of fate that led him there! Read More Gillian Flynn Is Proud to Be a Genre Writer. (Exclusive) The 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects' author and publisher of Gillian Flynn Books is putting out fiction and nonfiction that readers won't be able to put down. Read More Montel Williams turns military experience into new book "The Montel Williams Show" made its host a household name. But before Williams was a TV star, he served in the military. Read More Summertime sadness: The Summer I Turned Pretty final season Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, and author Jenny Han prepare fans for the "satisfying" end to the series — no matter what "team" you're on. Read More JFK Jr.'s Close Friends Share Never-Before-Told Stories in New Book Excerpt (Exclusive) In 'JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography,' we hear about the life and tragic death of John F. Kennedy's only son, who died at age 38 Read More Author Charles Lachman on how Operation Nemo changed the course of World War II Charles Lachman, author of "Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine" and executive producer of "Inside Edition," joins "CBS Mornings"... Read More Teddy Riley to ‘Remember the Times’ in New Memoir “I successfully created the New Jack Swing genre 40 years ago so we could have our own generation of music, not their generation, and our own history,” the trailblazing ... Read More Folio author Kwane Stewart wins CNN Hero of the Year Dr. Kwane Stewart — a veterinarian whose nonprofit, Project Street Vet, provides medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness — is the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year. Read More Michelle Min Sterling discusses CAMP ZERO on the Today Show “Camp Zero” author Michelle Min Sterling shares what inspired the story set in the not-so-distant future for her New York Times... Read More ELEUTHERIA named one of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2022 In the heightened climate crisis imagined in this novel, birds drop en masse from the sky and heat waves cause baseball players to faint mid-game. Read More NYT REVIEW: SYMPHONY OF SECRETS In Brendan Slocumb’s sophomore novel, “Symphony of Secrets,” a professor is tasked with deciphering a rediscovered opera, ... Read More CAMP ZERO by Michelle Min Sterling is April's Read with Jenna Pick! Jenna Bush Hager reveals her April 2023 pick for the Read with Jenna book club with a special surprise for the featured author! Read More Wall Street Journal Review: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE How a retired patent attorney helped police apprehend the Golden State Killer, who spread terror in California in the late 20th century. Read More Kirkus Review: I KNOW WHO YOU ARE The story of an amateur detective who helped solve a notorious cold case, altering the field of criminology in the process. Read More TODAY shared an exclusive sneak peek at Heather Gay's memoir, BAD MORMON. Heather Gay's new memoir, "Bad Mormon," details her journey from childhood to Salt Lake City housewife. Read More Heather Gay Featured in the New York Times A star of the Salt Lake City franchise details her separation from the church in a new memoir. Read More PW Starred Review: BENJAMIN BANNEKER AND US Poet Webster (Mary Is a River) offers a stunning meditation on race, identity, and achievement. Read More THE WAY UP featured in Yahoo Finance Award-winning podcast host Guy Raz partners with Square to spotlight journeys and lessons from growing, thriving businesses across America. Read More Amazon's Best Books of 2022 Samuel Johnson once said: “Books, like friends, should be few and well-chosen.” When we release our annual list of the Best Books of the Year, ... Read More Misty Copeland’s Secret Weapon Against Self-Doubt In her new book, The Wind at My Back, ballerina Misty Copeland reveals how she worked through her “evil sorcerer” of doubt. Read More Ballerina Misty Copeland on new book, career and race Misty Copeland, a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, is out with a new book about her career and the influence of her ... Read More Ballerina Misty Copeland on NPR's Fresh Air Copeland was the first Black principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre. We talk about the pressure of being first ... Read More Andrew Morton Talks THE QUEEN on the Today Show Bestselling author Andrew Morton, known for his biography on Princess Diana, talks about his new book called “The Queen” that follows the long-... Read More Allie Rowbottom in Conversation with Vanity Fair Ahead of the debut of her Caroline Calloway–approved novel chronicling an influencer’s not-so-Cinderella story, Rowbottom chats with Vanity Fair ... 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Read More Josh Flagg: “How to Be a Million-Dollar Negotiator” The ability to negotiate is a key skill that all great leaders possess. But what exactly are the qualities that enable and empower ... Read More I KNOW WHO YOU ARE Named Amazon Best Book of the Month From the New York Times and international bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie comes a brand new, highly anticipated, dark and twisted thriller ... Read More

Folio in the News The Water Lies and Wreck Your Heart in People's Best Books for January 2026 Two Folio books are People’s Best Books of January 2026! Rowan Beaird's TENDERNESS in the UK's THE TIMES must read 2026 From the follow-up to Asako Yuzuki’s Butter to this summer’s ultimate beach read — Ceci Browning on the chic books you won’t be able to put down WHEN WE WERE BRILLIANT in 6 Noteworthy Books for January “Cullen’s illuminating historical novel reveals how two determined women, both underestimated in different ways, helped each other be seen more clearly — by the world and by themselves.” – Washington Post Malala Yousafzai honors The Summer I Turned Pretty Malala Yousafzai honors 'exhilarating' The Summer I Turned Pretty for EW's 2025 Entertainers of the Year LA Times Names The Roses in top 10 movies of 2025 The 10 best movies of 2025 — and where to find them The Plans I Have for You in PW’s top 10 list of Mysteries & Thrillers On tap this season: promising debuts, provocative prequels, and new novels from Jessica Knoll and Jo Nesbø Cover Reveal: Lauren Hough’s Monster of a Land The new book from the author of ‘Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing’ arrives in 2026 What Is Queer Food? Made NYT 100 Notable Books of 2025 Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. PW's Review of WRECK YOUR HEART Exceptional...Rader-Day excels at conjuring the sights and sounds of her Chicago setting, and Dahlia is a spunky, unforgettable heroine. The result is a consistently surprising mystery that readers will be hard-pressed to put down. Library Journal's Starred Review of WRECK YOUR HEART In Rader-Day’s (The Death of Us) new mystery, Dahlia Devine appears to have hit rock bottom. Pandemic Expert Thinks a Future COVID Could Be Much Worse In a sobering interview, the respected infectious disease expert expresses concern over our willful deconstruction of parts of our vaccine infrastructure in Donald Trump’s second term—especially because the cause of a future pandemic may already be out there. KIRKUS REVIEW: The Big One How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics One of the great mysteries of Covid-19 is how the virus sickened and killed millions of humans around the world, but some who were exposed and likely infected experienced no symptoms at all. First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

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Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 payable half at the beginning of their internship and half at the end of the internship. Ideal interns will be interested in both the business and editorial side of publishing. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook), exhibit strong research and writing skills, and have a keen editorial eye. We require a minimum of 16 hours weekly for both in-office and remote internships. Folio Literary Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories. Applicants who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry [including but not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans and people with disabilities] are strongly encouraged to apply. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We offer internships three times a year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). If you are ready to apply, please submit the following material to office@foliolit.com with the subject ‘SEMESTER YEAR-AGENT(S) OF INTEREST’ (i.e. ‘Fall 2025-Jeff Kleinman’) or through your university’s internship website: A one-page cover letter (include publishing or office experience, availability and location during the semester, technical/computer-related skills, genre or position-interest, and where you found this listing); Your resume; A list of the last three books you’ve read, as well as your favorite three books; and A writing sample of fewer than five pages (literary analysis preferred). ***PLEASE NOTE: Send only one application, clearly listing the agent(s) of interest in the subject line. AGENTS OPEN TO INTERNS Jeff Kleinman and Steve Troha Jeff Kleinman and Steve Troha are seeking a curious, creative, and highly organized intern with strong research skills, fluency across social media platforms, and comfort using AI tools thoughtfully and effectively to assist with a wide range of research, marketing, and digital media projects. Responsibilities may include: Researching music, art, and cultural topics to support book development, proposals, and marketing initiatives; Creating and managing internal databases and research materials; Monitoring and analyzing activity across major social media platforms as a research and discovery tool; Assisting with social media content, including graphics, captions, and basic video editing; Using AI tools to support research, brainstorming, summarization, and content development, including writing effective prompts and refining outputs; Tracking trends in publishing, music, art, and digital culture; Reviewing and assessing manuscripts, proposals, and related materials as needed. The ideal candidate will have: Excellent attention to detail and strong writing, editing, and research skills; Working knowledge of major social media platforms, including Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube; Comfort using social media not just for posting, but for research, trend analysis, and audience insight; Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools) and familiarity with short-form video editing; Experience using AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) in a thoughtful, intentional way—including writing clear prompts, evaluating outputs, and integrating AI into a broader creative or research workflow; A genuine interest in music and the arts (pop, rock, classical, country, or adjacent fields)—prior experience or coursework in these areas is a plus; This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in publishing, cultural research, storytelling, and the evolving intersection of media, technology, and creativity. The position is remote, with a flexible schedule to accommodate the candidate’s availability. Frank Weimann, Partner/Literary Agent Frank Weimann is looking for a semester-long intern. Across his decades-long career in the industry, Frank has represented a wide breadth of commercial nonfiction. His clients include everyone from music legends through to academics, historians, award-winning journalists, celebrated athletes, and more. This fall, he is looking for someone to assist in reading and assessing the commercial viability of various queries across a wide range of NF genres. In this role, one will hone the skills required of a successful nonfiction agent. Marcy Posner I am seeking a detail-oriented intern with strong organizational skills and some editorial experience. This internship offers the opportunity to learn the publishing process from initial query through book deal. You will read and evaluate query letters, sample pages, and full manuscripts, and will gain hands-on experience shaping submissions and supporting clients. Broad reading interests are important, as I work with commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, thrillers, mysteries, commercial women’s fiction, as well as serious nonfiction and narrative nonfiction.

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Ehani Schneiderman Ehani Schneiderman assists Partner Claudia Cross and Agent Dado Derviskadic. In 2022, she received her B.A. in Literary Studies from The New School. She loves stories that explore and redefine what it means to be human. You can often find her reading a book at the nearest beach. Literary Assistant

Estelle Laure As a Literary Agent/Senior Content Development Editor at Folio Jr., Estelle edits picture books, middle grade, and young adult, and acquires and develops existing talent alongside Emily van Beek. Since 2012, Estelle has been working as an editorial consultant and developmental editor with established authors, many of whom are bestsellers and award winners; and while she is committed to supporting published authors, she has also developed a keen eye for new talent and a passion for working to bring a fresh perspective to their work and assist as they move toward publication confidently and with the highest level of artistic creativity. Estelle is accepting queries directly to estelle@folioliterarymanagement.com . Please see her Publishers Marketplace page for submission guidelines and process details. Agent, Senior Content Development Editor-At-Large

Jess Siegler Jess Siegler handles dramatic (i.e., film, TV, theater) rights. He does not accept unsolicited queries and works only with our agency’s clients. Jess is a veteran story development executive, literary scout and writer with over twenty five years of experience helping identify, acquire and develop literary properties for film, television and other media. He began his career in New York, working for New Line Cinema and Alan Pakula Productions, before relocating to Los Angeles, where he lived for 10 years, working as an executive for Warner Brothers, Sony and Disney. While books have always been his primary focus, he has also pursued and developed ideas from original screenplays, pitches, comic books, theater, journalism, sports, and other sources. Jess specializes in identifying great written material, working closely with writers to shape and hone that material, and seeking out the right creative partners to help bring it to the screen. After returning home to New York, Jess worked for Fox Animation Studios (ICE AGE, RIO, HORTON HEARS A WHO) and was an in-house film/TV executive at Scholastic Media for several years, helping develop such iconic kid’s properties as GOOSEBUMPS, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS and CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, among others. In addition to his experience as a development executive, Jess has also worked as a book scout, and has written two original TV pilots for PBS children’s television. Dramatic Rights

Marcy Posner Looking for distinctive voices in the commercial space, but I am really not interested in genre or super literary fiction. I have spent a lifetime in books. I started out with a brief stint as a librarian, but found it a bit too staid, so moved on to publishing. My first job was at Pinnacle Books where as assistant to the President I was given a book to edit the third week of my employment. I then moved on to Rodale Press and then Salem House where I helped bring British books to the US, finally moving up the publishing ladder to Pantheon’s Associate Publisher, where I worked with some of the major cultural icons of our time. After fifteen years on the editorial side of the business, I made the jump to agenting – spending twelve years at the William Morris Agency as an agent and as Vice President and Director of Foreign Rights; five years as president of my own agency; five years at Sterling Lord Literistic as an agent and Director of Foreign Rights; and I’m now here – and very happy – at Folio. Editorial skill and a deep knowledge of the publishing industry sets me apart from many of my colleagues. When I work with my authors, I’ll focus editorially on how to make the book as strong as it could be – whether that book be terrific women’s fiction or an extraordinary YA debut (or any of the other categories I represent). During that process, I’m able to bring to bear all the institutional memory I possess, knowing which editors and which publishing houses have a penchant for a certain subject, or a different voice, or a particular kind of author. What I'm Looking For Thrillers Psychological suspense Historical fiction Women’s fiction Mystery YA (contemporary, historical, romance, mystery) Middle grade (contemporary, SFF, historical, mystery Narrative non-fiction Cultural/social issues Journalism Nature and ecology Psychology Women’s issues Key Clients Lexie Elliott, Christina Clancy, Rachel J. Webster, Rebecca Stafford, Michael McGarrity, Erika J. Kendrick, Tanya Pell, Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Patricia Wood, New York Times bestselling author Sheri Reynolds and Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Kelly. How to Submit Please use Query Manager to submit to me. Senior Vice President & Literary Agent