I need a literary agent to represent my young adult novel. I need more lists of literary agents that represent young adult. I really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!

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The best thing for this is the book Writer's Market 2011. It has everything in it including examples of query letters. I'm waiting for it arrive. :D

Get a copy of the Writers and Artists yearbook- it has a comprehensive list of agents and publishers http://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Artists-Yearbook-Black-Publishers/dp/1408111276

Visit http://www.agentquery.com or, at the library or bookstore, look for Bowker's Literary Marketplace, Writer's Market 2011 or Jeff Herman's Guide to Literary Agents. Look for agents that handle young adult books, and are looking for new clients. Read, and follow, their submission guidelines. Those books will have something about writing a query letter, which is what you send to the agent first. It's part synopsis of your book, and part explanation as to why your book deserves to be published. Take the time to make it a good one, because you have only that one-page letter to wow the agent. Expect the whole process to take lots of time, and plan on many rejections. When you are accepted by an agent, they will send your book to publishers, not you. Except for postage, the entire process of getting an agent is FREE, until a publisher buys your book. That is when the agent gets their cut, usually 15%, of the money that goes to you. Run away from any agent who asks for money upfront. Good luck!