Maria Vicente is a Senior Literary Agent and Advisor at P.S. Literary Agency representing creators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages.

With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Maria has helped launch the careers of many bestselling, award winning, and critically acclaimed authors and illustrators. Whether it’s collaborating on manuscript drafts and proposals, negotiating book deals, or exploring adaptation opportunities, she advocates for her clients every step of the way.

Maria is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) and the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents (PACLA). She lives in New Brunswick, Canada, reading and selling books from the Atlantic Ocean shore.

Frankie and the Beastly Bog Song by Caitlin Rose Boyle
Sightseeing with Aliens by Insha Fitzpatrick
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WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE by Laura Obuobi and Anna Cunha.jpg
Slice of Mallow by Adam Foreman
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PILLOW TALK by Stephanie Cooke.jpg
MECHANIC SHOP FEMME'S GUIDE TO CAR OWNERSHIP by Chaya M. Milchtein copy.jpg
THE SHADOW AND THE GHOST by Cat Min.jpg
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Book cover of The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin
Book cover of Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs.
Book cover of Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films by Nina Nesseth.
Book cover for Lumberjackula by Mat Heagerty & Sam Owen.
Book cover of Bug Boys: Adventures and Daydreams by Laura Knetzger.
Book cover of The Montague Twins: The Devil's Music by Nathan Page and Drew Shannon.
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BAOPU by Yao Xiao.jpg

Interviews

  • Logo for In the MIDst Podcast

    In the MIDst

    The state of middle grade publishing, the role of literary agents as gatekeepers within the industry, and more.

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  • Logo for Lit Match

    Lit Match Podcast

    WTF is a literary agent, how Maria supports her clients, and first chapters that hook.

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  • Logo for Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

    Eastern Penn Points

    A picture book focused interview with the Pennsylvania East branch of SCBWI.

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  • Logo for the Unsilent Women podcast.

    Unsilent Women

    Maria and Poorva take a trip down memory lane and revisit stories from their childhoods to examine gender, race, and identity.

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  • Promotional image for the Story Effect podcast.

    Story Effect

    Abigail talks to Maria about two stories with timeless themes and characters: Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl and the film Josie and the Pussycats.

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