Hannah Andrade

About 

Hannah started as an agency assistant before moving on to acquire her own clients. She’s been with Bradford Literary Agency since 2017 and has had the privilege to work with a number of bestselling authors across a variety of genres. She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly wanting to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isn’t the focus and is especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing.

What I’m Looking For

I am currently looking to acquire middle grade, young adult, adult, and select nonfiction. As someone who’s spent a large portion of their life outside of America, I am very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities. I love stories of immigration (not relegated to America) and of first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing the values of their country with the culture and heritage of their parents (as in the tv show Ramy or Julie Tieu’s THE DONUT TRAP). As a Mexican-American, I would particularly love to see the stories that I grew up with showcased in new and creative ways. I am particularly drawn to stories that are based in non-Western culture/fantasy—if you have Slavic demons, a story in the Chinese diyu, Pacific Island inspired tattoo magic, a tale rooted in spooky Japanese kabuki/bunraku, or your book feels like a KDrama (I’m obsessed), send it my way!

I love strong, active characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres. High-stakes/high-feels are a must for me—I want to feel what I’m reading. I’m a huge fan of expansive world building and atmospheric settings, dark and transporting fantasy in my YAs, and MGs with macabre elements and dark humor.

One of my favorite tropes is the “found family”—especially if the family is found through crime. I have a soft spot for any kind of retelling or spin off of “classic lit” or fairy tales (like Lauren Blackwood’s WITHIN THESE WICKED WALLS or Lilliam Rivera’s NEVER LOOK BACK). I’m looking for stories with quirky characters/voices and love ones that feature dysfunctional families (like SAFFY’S ANGEL by Hilary McKay or MOOREWOOD FAMILY RULES by HelenKay Dimon). If your story involves ghosts, riddles/puzzles, and/or whimsy, send it my way!

I’d like to see stories that aren’t afraid to tackle darkness as long as there’s the light of hope at the end. I like friendship breakup stories and a bittersweet ending—because sometimes the best endings are the ones that leave a few unanswered questions.

Submission Guidelines

Please query me through my Query Manager page.

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