about samantha.

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Samantha Fabien is a literary agent at Root Literary.

Before joining the Root Lit team, Samantha worked as a literary agent and International Rights Manager. Her background includes a Bachelor’s in PR and Journalism, a certificate from the Columbia Publishing Course, and internships/work at LDLA, Ayesha Pande Literary, Writers House, and Chalberg & Sussman. From these experiences, Samantha has fostered her love for sharing diverse, lasting, and inclusive stories with the world—both in the U.S. and abroad.

Samantha also works with events and organizations such as AALA, Gotham Writers, and the New York Writing Room, among others.

“as an agent, I strive to be an ethical, enthusiastic, & strategic advocate for my clients and their work.”