Barry Goldblatt

Barry Goldblatt

Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency, Inc.
Likely Open
USA
Updated: 1/17/2026
Agent Information
Agent Bio

Barry Goldblatt began his career in publishing after graduating from the University of Kansas with a BA in English and a BS in Journalism.

He worked in subsidiary rights and editorial roles at Dutton Children’s Books and Dial Books for Young Readers, The Putnam and Grosset Group, and as Rights and Contracts Director at Orchard Books.

After Scholastic bought Orchard in 2000, he opened his agency in September 2000.

He has focused on children’s books since early in his career and transitioned from rights and contracts roles into agenting.

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Genres Information
Genres Represented
Fiction
  • Chapter Books
  • Fantasy
  • Graphic Novels
  • Illustrated/Picture Books
  • Middle Grade - Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Young Adult - Fiction
Nonfiction
    Genres Not Represented
    None listed or not available
    Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency, Inc.
    Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency, Inc. opened in September 2000, representing a wide range of fiction.
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