Michaela Whatnall

Michaela Whatnall

Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
Likely Open
USA
Updated: 1/26/2026
Agent Bio

Michaela Whatnall joined the agency’s West Coast office in 2019.

They received a degree from Emory University in English and linguistics, completed the Columbia Publishing Course, and have experience in school & library marketing, bookselling, and reviewing for trade publications.

In 2023, Michaela was named a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree in recognition of their work as an agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.

Michaela approaches agenting with eagerness and passion, and is excited to continue building the careers of their existing clients as well as discovering new books to champion.

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