Ariana Philips has been with the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency since 2011. She represents a diverse range of authors and illustrators for all age groups. For young readers, she’s interested in everything from picture books to YA for both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to being a full-time agent, she is the royalties manager and heads up audio and permission rights.
Ariana Philips loves to find new talent and work with her clients to develop strong manuscripts and proposals. She enjoys being her author’s advocate, business manager, and trusted confidante. Her agenting philosophy is to take on an author for the duration of their career and help guide them through the ever-changing publishing landscape. Ariana earned her BA in English and minor in Communications and Media from Iona University.
She is a 12 x 12 Featured Agent for 2025.
