Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
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Updated: 6/3/2026
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Joanna owes her love of books to her childhood bookmobile librarian and her father, who introduced her to classics like Cat's Cradle and One Hundred Years of Solitude.
A seasoned publishing professional with more than twenty years on the agenting side, she is driven by the stories her authors tell through their novels and their careers.
She represents New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, Edgar and Anthony Award winners, and critically acclaimed storytellers writing in all areas of adult and young adult fiction.
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