Lauren Scovel (Agent)
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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:
- Thursday, November 13: 10:00–7:00
- Friday, November 14: 10:00–7:00
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.
Sample Titles or Authors
LUCKY GIRL by Allie Tagle-Dokus (Tin House, 2025)
GENERATION QUEER by Kimm Topping (Tu Books, 2025)
JUST LIZZIE by Karen Wilfrid (Clarion, 2023)
Specializes In / Will Consider
FICTION: LGBTQIA+, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction, Young Adult