Kat Kerr (Agent)
Kat joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2019. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English in 2009 and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and YA markets, as well as adult nonfiction. Kat is passionate about creating space in this industry for those from historically marginalized communities. Her literary tastes include magical realism, literary-leaning speculative and science fiction, women’s fiction, YA works with a lot of heart, and narrative nonfiction with something to say.
Kat Kerr's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00
- Wednesday, May 14: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00
- Thursday, May 15: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00
- Friday, May 16: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Saturday, May 17: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
Zoom Meetings with Kat will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Kat must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
What I'm Looking For
literary genre blends, more YA across the board, thoughtful nonfiction
Sample Titles or Authors
ALL THE NOISE AT ONCE by Deandra Miller
THE HOLLOW AND THE HAUNTED by Camilla Raines
WHAT WHITE PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION by Melissa Guida-Richards
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story Collections, Thrillers/Suspense, Crime, Middle Grade, Mystery
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, Current Affairs, Narrative, Parenting, Politics, Women's concerns, Psychology