Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy Literary Agency
Likely Open
Updated: 9/19/2025
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Sean is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG.
In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters, off-beat humor, and especially clever endings.
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