Emily Sylvan Kim
Prospect Agency
Likely Open
Updated: 9/2/2025
Should You Query This Agent?
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Emily opened Prospect Agency in 2005, naming it after Brooklyn's Prospect Park to provide a haven for clients.
They built an agency composed of talented agents representing a wide array of authors and illustrators.
Though a love of reading brought them to agenting, they became equally drawn to the business aspect of creating books.
Publishing is the nexus of art and commerce, and they strive to foster dialogue between publishers and writers while creating innovative opportunities.
They have taken a leadership role in shaping the digital landscape, embracing technology to stay relevant for longtime readers and attract new audiences.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Early Readers
- Middle Grade
- Romance
- Women's Fiction
- Young Adult - Fiction
Nonfiction
- Nonfiction
- Memoirs
- Middle Grade
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About Prospect Agency
Agency Profile
Prospect Agency is an independent literary agency based in New York City since 2005. It represents authors and illustrators in various genres and languages, and sells to major US publishers and foreign rights.
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