Alexandra Levick is a senior literary agent at Writers House, LLC. representing bestselling and award-winning picture book, middle grade, young adult, and adult creators.
A partner for your literary career
Alexandra Levick | she/her
Pronounced LEH-vick
Ever since I was young, I have loved books. I toted copies of my favorite stories everywhere I went and even had a collection of flashlights hidden in my room (you know, options, just in case one was taken away after I was caught reading past my bedtime). Now, I am honored to be working with the bestselling and award-winning authors I have long admired.
I am currently a senior literary agent at Writers House working with picture book, middle grade, young adult, and adult creators at every stage in their careers. From guiding debuts through their first publication, to helping mid-career authors who are looking to break out in new ways, and finding untapped avenues to help launch established authors into lasting success. I am a highly editorial agent who works with my clients hand-in-hand to help them hone their work to the best of their abilities. One of my goals is to make sure creators are as informed as possible about the publishing industry on the whole, so they can make the best choices for their business. And as their agent, I aim to be a strong advocate through every step of the publication process and beyond.
In the last several years, my clients have won or been finalists for a number of awards and accolades including: National Book Award, Governor General’s Award, PEN/Hemingway Award, LA Times Book Award, Lambda Literary Award, Ezra Jack Keats Award, a wide selection of ALA awards, Barnes & Noble Award, Andrew Carnegie Medal, Edgar Award, British Book Award, and numerous state and international awards.
My own career in agenting started at Writers House in 2015. I had the privilege of apprenticing under several agents during that time. Later on, I worked with the agency at large as the Media Rights Manager for film and tv, helping to match clients to co-agents, negotiating film deals, and taking meetings with producers, studios, and co-agencies. Prior to starting at Writers House, I worked as a bookseller in both the adult and children’s markets, as well as on the house side of the publishing business in publicity. I hold a Masters of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media, with a specialization in Media Content Development from New York University and a Bachelor of the Arts in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing from the University of Rochester.
There is nothing I love more than championing a cause I hold dear, whether that be a particular title, author, or even a former intern who is competing for a top job in publishing. I'll never be beat-out for passion.
I am a member of the AALA and have been a 2024, 2025, and 2026 Literary Agents of Change Mentor.
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Testimonial from author Noah Ashley Blooms
'...I was so nervous during the querying process. The thing that worried me most was how I would know when I found the right agent. How could I ever be totally sure that I had found the right person to represent my work?
But then I spoke with Allie on the phone. She called to make a formal offer of representation, but also to talk to me about my novel and her process and her goals as an agent. We talked for about an hour that first time and the more that we spoke, the easier it became. We laughed and joked and talked about why we were in this business as agent and writer. She told me what she loved most about my novel and the things she thought could be strengthened. She seemed to be the perfect balance between passion and practical business savvy. Allie shares my belief that stories are powerful things with enormous potential to do good in the world. She cares deeply about many of the same issues that fuel my work, like the inner lives of women, trauma and violence and how we work through pain toward something hopeful, and a love for language in all its flexibility and beauty.
When we ended the call that day, I already knew that I wanted to work with Allie. I believed with all my heart that she cared about my book. That she really understood what I was trying to do and wanted to help me make it stronger. I believed that she would fight to find the right home for my novel and would stick by me and support my future projects. I trusted her then and I still do now.
So all that worrying and confusion turned out to be dispelled by a single phone call with the right agent. I suppose it’s like a lot of scary choices that I’ve made in life—I just had to listen to my gut.’
— Selected from Noah’s interview with Karen McCoy. You may read the full interview here.