Context Literary Agency

Monica gravitates toward stories about identity, family relationships, and travel. She is looking to uplift underrepresented voices, including, (but not limited to) authors who identify as People of Color (BIPOC), disabled, neurodiverse, and LGBTQ+. In children’s literature, she is currently looking for MG, YA, & Graphic Novels. She also represents illustrators and comic artists. On the adult side, she's seeking contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, and book club fiction. She is also open to non-fiction submissions.

If that sounds like your manuscript, please send a short description and short bio (your query) + 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email to querymonica[at]contextlit.com (no attachments). -for illustrators & graphic novels- Please send a bio/artist statement + IG and/or other social links + website link to your portfolio. If you have a pitch packet for a graphic novel, please include a query letter and a link to the packet online. Monica will only request a PDF if she wants to see more.

If this sounds like your manuscript, check out our submission guidelines: buff.ly/RPriQ4l @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social #mswl

In kid lit... voicey identity-driven middle grade, romance with cultural significance, adventure fantasy with knights, coming of age in international settings In illustration... art that emphasizes line elements, pastel/bright color schemes, pixar-like character expressions, sketchy with a colored pencil feel In graphic novels... cinematic panel sequences, buddy adventure fantasy, dreamy solar punk sci-fi coming of age through language, speculative cultural narratives, stories where places feel like a character

In adult fiction... speculative horror/thriller, contemporary romance, philosophical sci-fi, fantasy with cozy magical realism, identity-driven book club fiction In non-fiction... digestible civics & current affairs, international journalism, pattern recognition in nature, exploratory issues in pop culture from creative industries

"I'm looking for voicey kid lit! For adult fiction, I'm still looking to grow my horror list and identity-driven book club fiction. I want to learn something new in non-fiction and find a project that helps others learn things in digestible ways." @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social #mswl

Senior Agent Monica Rodriguez is open o queries at Context Literary Agency

Monica is open to queries! 🎉 Check out what she's looking for this year... #mswl @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social

PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB is a @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social selection! Congrats, @mallowboo.bsky.social & @diggymungo.bsky.social! 🎉 📖

This manga-style YA graphic novel tells a charming tale of friends, crushes, and rivalries within a high school anime club. #booksky

PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB is a @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social gold standard book! it’s out SEP 1ST 💫

Monica is celebrating her agenting anniversary this week, and last month, we were so excited to share her promotion to Senior Agent! ✨

Congrats, @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social! 🎉
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Another agent year in the BOOKS! 📚

Four years ago I opened up for queries and jumped on this literary agent journey. Last year was a whirlwind and finally felt some momentum kick in. 💫

#amagenting #literaryagent #anniversary

We are beyond thrilled to share that THE BRIDGE KINGDOM by Danielle L. Jensen is headed to the screen! 🥳 #booksky #thebridgekingdom

graphic of BEINONI by Mari Lowe to celebrate being on the Sydney Taylor Honorable Book List

In case you missed the wonderful news, BEINONI by Mari Lowe was selected as part of the Sydney Taylor Honorable Book List from @jewishlibraries.bsky.social! 👏 #booksky #kidlit

Happy paperback #bookbirthday to Hannah Reynolds! 🎉

Check out this cozy, whimsical YA #romantasy where a student finds herself accidentally betrothed to a demon! 😈 #booksky

🧜‍♀️ Capybara Hot Spring by @kristenchowart.bsky.social

Check out Kristen's art: buff.ly/kjMRbAp
#kidlitart #booksky

🐉 Cooking with Dragons by @artfuldoodling.bsky.social

Check out Amelie's art: buff.ly/H1gC6bE
#kidlitart #booksky

🎅 Santa's Vacation by @hduartesn.bsky.social

Check out Hugo's art: buff.ly/F5J3I05
#kidlitart #booksky

🚬 Angry Women Will Change The World by @repeateddays.bsky.social

Check out Deja's art: buff.ly/4ShhdyD
#booksky #coverart

We’re still warming up to 2026 with new art from some of our Context illustrators. Whether you’re interested in Santa’s vacation memories or feeding dragons, we hope these pieces inspire you to welcome the year with some joy and creativity. ✨ #kidlitart #booksky

Happy paperback #bookbirthday to Danielle L. Jensen! 🎉

If you haven't read this amazing sequel and New York Times bestseller, now is the time! ✨ #booksky

We can't wait for this travelogue graphic novel based on a trip to Japan by Sammi Zhang! 🥳

Agent: @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social

#booksky #newdeal

Welcome to Context, @beccaandersons.bsky.social! ✨ #newclient #booksky

Kicking off 2026 as a senior agent! 🥳
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⚡️Breaking News⚡️

I am very excited to share that I am now represented by Tamar Rydzinski at @contextliterary.bsky.social 🎉

Context Literary is celebrating 7 years this month! 🎉

We can't wait to see what 2026 has in store for our amazing authors and illustrators. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

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We're celebrating...some pretty great reviews! 🎉 #literaryagency #booksky

We're celebrating...10 translation deals 🎉 #literaryagency #booksky

We're celebrating...
🎉 2 amazing accolades
🎉 1 audiobook selection
🎉 3 books on most anticipated lists

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We're celebrating...
🎉 8 book launches
🎉 1 new deal announced
🎉 1 TV adaptation announcement

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Before we say goodbye to 2025, let's give a shoutout to Q4! ⬇️ #booksky #literaryagency

We are so excited for this creepy speculative thriller and another book by Brittany Amara! 🥳 #booksky
agent: @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social

Happy #bookbirthday to HOW TO GREIVE LIKE A VICTORIAN by Amy Carol Reeves! 🥳

This heartfelt story with some unexpected romance will give you a spoonful of hope. 💕 #booksky @jsinsheim.bsky.social @amycarolreeves.bsky.social

Graphic of publisher’s marketplace deal for IT’S PARADISE, SWEETHEART by Brittany Amara - a speculative, psychological thriller coming 2026.

Another haunting page turner by Brittany Amara is coming your way! How chilling do you think this hypnotic swoony vampire is gonna be? 👀

Congrats on your second book, Brittany! We’re so excited to be working with Elizabeth again! 🥰

#newdeal #booksky #literaryagent

Happy #bookbirthday, to THE LIBRARY OF FATES by @margotfharrison.bsky.social! 🥳

This dark academia with magical realism will surprise you and make you want to curate your own library across time. ✨ @jsinsheim.bsky.social #booksky