Who We Are

We operate as a specialist rights intermediary, working at the intersection of editorial judgment, cultural translation, and international publishing standards. Our role is to identify works with proven strength in their home market and position them carefully for English-language publication.

AJ Literary does not operate as a generalist agency. We work selectively, with a clear emphasis on editorial compatibility and long-term publishing relationships.

Mission

Selective Global Representation

The mission of AJ Literary is to expand the presence of Bangla fiction in English-language publishing through strategic curation rather than volume.

Bangla literature possesses a deep narrative tradition and a contemporary publishing ecosystem capable of sustaining ambitious fiction. However, international access often depends not on availability, but on alignment — editorial, commercial, and contextual.

Our work focuses on bridging this gap by representing a small number of titles that demonstrate narrative distinction, established readership, and suitability for English-language markets.

Approach

Editorial Judgment and Rights Integrity

AJ Literary approaches representation with an emphasis on clarity, restraint, and professionalism. Each title we represent is assessed individually for its literary merit, market positioning, and translation viability.

We work closely with rights holders to ensure that materials presented to international publishers — sample translations, rights guides, and contextual notes — meet professional expectations and accurately reflect the work's strengths.