Hi! I’m Nour. I’m a literary agent at Helm Literary. I represent a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, and I’m always on the hunt for compelling and accessible stories that spark “brain butterflies.” As an Arab woman and immigrant, I’m drawn to books that amplify joy and connection or feature nuanced narratives. I love working closely with authors at all stages of their publishing careers, and I consider myself an editorial agent. I’ve been a champion for the storytellers I love since I was in kindergarten, and I’m pinching myself every day that this is now my career.
I’m based in Canada (hello from the North!) and sit on the advisory committee of BIPOC of Publishing in Canada. I’m also a member of the AALA.
I am currently closed to submissions. Please keep an eye out on my Instagram (@nourhasbooks) or Helm Literary's social media accounts for updates on my query inbox, or check out my website (www.noursallam.com) for a list of the pitch events I am participating in.