Lauren Scovel (Agent)
Lauren Scovel grew up outside of Seattle and graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing, as well as Theatre Studies. She began her publishing career as an editorial intern at Zachary Shuster Harmsworth (now part of Aevitas Creative Management) and is now an agent with Laura Gross Literary Agency. Lauren’s editorial work can be seen at The Millions and Pangyrus. She also worked as an indie bookseller for several years.
Lauren Scovel's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Wednesday, May 14: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- Thursday, May 15: 10:00–1:00 & 1:00–4:00 & 4:00–7:00
- 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 Lauren will be scheduled within these time periods (all EDT), but are subject to change. If Lauren 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
Lauren is looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices, and is especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and young adult) with a timely, distinctive story, propulsive plot, and diverse cast of characters. Lauren is not a great fit for mysteries/thrillers, science fiction/fantasy, historical fiction, women’s fiction, memoirs without a broader research/reportage element, or picture books.
Sample Titles or Authors
GENERATION QUEER, by Kimm Topping (Tu Books/Lee & Low, 2025)
JUST LIZZIE, by Karen Wilfrid (Clarion/HarperCollins, 2023)
DEAD WEIGHT, by Randall Horton (Northwestern University Press, 2022)
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: Children's, LGBTQIA+, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Horror
NONFICTION: Cultural/Social Issues, Investigative Journalism, LGBTQIA+, Current Affairs, Narrative, Multicultural/Global Perspectives, Memoir, Pop Culture