Leslie Zampetti

Leslie launched Open Book Literary in the fall of 2023 following previous experience at Odom Media Management, Dunham Literary, and The Bent Agency. A former librarian with over two decades of experience across special, public, and school libraries, her career has focused on matching readers with the right books. She also brings extensive experience in negotiating with major organizations and cataloging diverse media, including rocket launch videos for NASA. As a writer herself, Leslie focuses on championing under-represented voices and complex, intersecting identities with an emphasis on joy.