2020 Guest Literary Agent, Root Literary

Holly is a literary agent and founder of Root Literary. She represents authors of fiction and select nonfiction for kids, teens, and adults, and her list includes New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Publishers Weekly bestselling authors. She views publishing and the work of building an author’s career as an intriguing set of interconnected puzzles, and loves working with authors who are as thoughtful about their careers as their plots. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Follow her on Twitter @hroot.