Eric Smith
Eric Smith is an American young adult author and literary agent based in Philadelphia.
Eric Smith is an American author and literary agent based in Philadelphia. He founded Neighborhood Literary and writes young adult fiction and nonfiction.
What he does
Smith works as both a writer and a literary agent. He founded Neighborhood Literary, a boutique agency representing authors across genres. His own books include contemporary YA novels, anthologies, and a nonfiction dating guide.
Notable books and recognition
His YA novel *Don’t Read the Comments* made YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults list, and *With or Without You* was a Junior Library Guild selection. He coedited *First-Year Orientation* and *Battle of the Bands* with Lauren Gibaldi.
Background
Smith was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and lives in Philadelphia. He is described as an award-winning author in publisher and agency profiles.
In short
- Founder of Neighborhood Literary agency
- Writes YA fiction and nonfiction
- Books include *Don’t Read the Comments* and *With or Without You*
- Based in Philadelphia
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Sources
- Eric Smith official website — https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/Supports: Biographical details, occupation, residence, founder of Neighborhood Literary, and selected books.
- HarperCollins — https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/eric-smithSupports: Publisher biography, hometown, residence, and selected publications.
- Books Forward — https://booksforward.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-literary-agent-eric-smith/Supports: Author and literary agent description, agency founding, and book list.
- Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3435685.Eric_SmithSupports: Birth place and birth date listing.
- Broad Street Review — https://www.broadstreetreview.com/about/people/smith-ericSupports: Author and literary agent overview and notable books.