Layla Fallah-Cyphert

Layla Fallah (she/they) is a Kurdish-Canadian author, artist, and advocate for diverse storytellers. An active member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA), Layla is the literary assistant to agents Emily Forney and James McGowan at BookEnds Literary Agency, where they support 100+ clients, including award-winning, critically-acclaimed, and bestselling authors and illustrators. In addition to their role at BookEnds, Layla is a Co-Director of the PB Rising Stars Mentorship, a program dedicated to mentoring emerging authors and illustrators from traditionally marginalized communities. In all things, Layla is wholeheartedly committed to breaking down barriers in publishing and creating space for diverse voices.