About Me

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Lynn Johnston Literary is, well, me, a literary agent in New York City representing mostly nonfiction and a small selection of fiction. Since starting my agency in 2001, I have represented books called "firebreathing" and "righteous" by the New York Times, "exuberant" by O: The Oprah Magazine and "a godsend" by Publishers Weekly. 

My list includes bestsellers (New York Times, Wall Street Journal and others), the winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award, a finalist of the Books for a Better Life Award and numerous "best of year" nominees, including the Atlantic Monthly's best food book and the Washington Post's best nonfiction. For more information about my list, please go to the books and news pages.

My clients include Pulitzer-winning journalists, international stylemakers, thought leaders, social activists, school teachers, musicians, gardeners and a kazoo musician (whose book became a national bestseller). If you're looking for an agent, please read my submission guidelines and this Q&A series.

I have an MBA and a BA in Philosophy. Before publishing, I worked in management consulting and marketing and have served on the board or staff of notable non-profit organizations, such as Dress for Success, Bottomless Closet and the American Bar Association. I currently serve on the advisory board of the Woodstock Book Fest.

I came to live and work in New York City by way of Saigon where I was born, Bangkok, Dunedin (Florida), Austin, Dallas and Chicago.

The best way to reach me is by email at lynnjohnstonlit at gmail dot com.
Translation Rights:
Sandy Hodgman at Hodgman Literary manages the agency's foreign rights. Our network of co-agents around the world ensures our book properties are presented to relevant publishers in every territory. If you are interested in licensing translation rights, please email Sandy and she will direct you to our co-agent in the territory if the rights are available.

TV/Film Rights:
I work with a variety of TV/film agents. If you are interested in optioning one of the agency's properties, please email me and I will refer you to the TV/film agent handling the project.