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Literary agents for african american fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want african american fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “african american fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is african-american-fiction. 6 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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  • Ameerah Holliday

    Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Black women's fiction”

    She acquires nonfiction and fiction across middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult categories. Her sweet spots include contemporary stories, thrillers/horror with a psychological or mental health twist, romance…

  • Jon Cobb

    HG Literary · US

    Jon reads all genres of fiction but has a particular interest in contemporary middle grade and YA, science fiction and fantasy, African-American fiction, literary fiction, and mysteries and thrillers. He also has a soft…

  • Joanne Wyckoff

    Carol Mann Agency · US

    Says: “African American issues”

    As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…

  • Tanya McKinnon

    McKinnon Literary · US

    Says: “African American work”

    I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…

  • Najla Mamou

    Savvy Literary Services · US

    Says: “African-American history and/or narrative nonfiction”

    Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

  • Frank Weimann

    Folio Literary Management · US

    My list is diverse, yet all of my titles have one thing in common: They are written by authors who are passionate about their book’s subject. Whether it’s how to live your dream (October Sky by Homer Hickam), win the Ol…

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