Jo Volpe
New Leaf Literary & Media
US
Unclaimed — compiled from public sourcesAbout
Founder and CEO of New Leaf Literary & Media. Represents all brands of fiction — commercial, literary, and genre — with a soft spot for speculative and fantastical elements. On nonfiction: geek culture, pop-science, and narrative nonfiction featuring powerful women, with an emphasis on underrepresented voices throughout.
Wishlist — looking for
- ·All brands of fiction with a soft spot for speculative and fantastical elements; on nonfiction, geek culture, pop-science, and narrative nonfiction centered on powerful women. Prioritizes underrepresented voices across the board.
Query method
QueryManager
Submission requirements
Query one New Leaf agent at a time via QueryManager. Only query for fiction once the manuscript is complete, or for nonfiction once the proposal is complete. Include category in the subject line and up to five double-spaced sample pages in the body of the email — no attachments unless specifically requested.
Response expectations
Auto-response confirms receipt; agents only respond further if interested. No follow-ups on requested material before eight weeks.