
Hi, I'm Melanie Figueroa, literary agent for children's literature and adult fiction.
I provide expert guidance and representation to authors at every stage of their careers. Explore the submissions page to discover the types of stories I’m drawn to and submit your manuscript sample below.
Books
Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan, Winner of the 2023 Waterstones Children's Book Prize Younger Readers Category, Barnes & Noble July 2024 Young Reader's Pick
The Memory Collectors by Kim Neville; Starred Shelf Awareness review calls it "Tender, electric, this story and its vibrant characters will stay with readers long after the pages have closed."
Medusa by Nataly Gruender; Laura Shepperson, author of Phaedra says “Medusa by Nataly Gruender is an imaginative and thought-provoking retelling of the myth of Medusa. Gruender is not afraid to tackle the more challenging aspects of Greek mythology, resulting in a novel that is completely relevant to modern readers.”
A Home for Friendless Women by Kelly Hill; Rufi Thorpe, author of The Knockout Queen, a PEN/Faulkner Finalist says “Hill is deliciously unsentimental and humanist in her rendering of these women and their world, resulting in a historical novel that feels both accurate and strikingly modern. A delight from start to finish.”
This is Not a Dead Girl Story by Kate Sweeney; Kirkus Reviews calls it "A clever, dogged, and well-executed mystery that examines critical issues."
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue; Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times Bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures says "Like a donut in a break room: unexpected, surprisingly sweet, and totally made my day...I devoured it."
Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs; Starred Publishers Weekly review says "Coombs laces the proceedings with plenty of black humor, à la Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble with Harry, and works in surprisingly moving meditations on sisterhood."
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendaño Cruz; Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of the Pandava series says "Cruz has woven a constellation of folklore, love and whimsy to create a tender, glimmering tale that is sure to be an enduring classic."
Trouble in the Stars by Sarah Prineas; Kirkus Reviews calls it "A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world."
Pretty Girl County by Lakita Wilson
Selkie by Nataly Gruender
Catch the Light by Kate Sweeney; Kirkus Reviews calls it "An edgy love story in which everyone seems to have a secret to hide."
Be Real, Macy Weaver by Lakita Wilson; Starred Shelf Awareness review calls it "An earnest and lighthearted novel that offers an honest look at friendships."
Sparkle by Lakita Wilson; Publishers Weekly says "Using emotionally turbulent and candid prose, Wilson delivers a heartfelt narrative about personal growth in which Sparkle approaches each challenge with tenacity and drive."
Amir and the Jinn Princess by M.T. Khan, a Nura and the Immortal Palace companion novel; Starred Kirkus Reviews calls it "Captivatingly well written and magical."
Swing by Audrey Meeker
Asking for Trouble by Sarah Prineas; School Library Journal says "This series continues to be a pitch-perfect space thriller ideal for sci-fi lovers, Star Wars fans and reluctant readers."
The Boy, the Mountain, and the Serpent Who Ate the Moon by Caris Avendaño Cruz
Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson; Amazon Best Books of the Month Pick and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection; Becky Albertalli calls it " Sheer delight through and through."
This One's For You by Kate Sweeney; Starred Booklist review calls it "a must-read for music fans and romantics who believe in destiny but know fate alone can’t hold up a relationship—even true love needs you to put in the work."
All Alone With You by Amelia Diane Coombs, Junior Library Guild Selection; Kirkus Reviews calls it "A delightfully compelling coming-of-age romance."
From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people.
The Storyteller's Weekly Journal by Mary Weber & C.J. Redwine
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