Literary agents looking for books about belonging

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want belonging, based on what they say on their public websites. “belonging” is a theme tag; its identifier is belonging. 15 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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Kat Aitken
Lexington Literary · GB
Says: “work on longing and belonging”
In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…
Maddy Belton
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Amanda Harris
Maven Literary Management · GB
Says: “writing that makes readers feel less alone and more connected”
I am actively looking to grow my list with new voices across fiction and non-fiction. My reading has never been led or limited by genre, and this is reflected in the eclectic list of clients I work with. There is a gold…
Kiya Evans
Paper Literary · London
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction). She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Olivia Davies
United Agents · London
Says: “striving for human connection remains central”
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Annie Romano
Olswanger Literary · US
Says: “stories that explore the complexities of identity, family, and belonging”
Sidney Jones
International Creative Agency · GB
Says: “Born in Hong Kong to a French Australian family, Sidney brings an international perspective and a deep curiosity about migration, belonging, and how we narrate ideas of home.”
Alyssa Eisner Henkin
Birch Path Literary · US
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
Noelle Falcis Math
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “folks in the margins of their own communities”
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Larissa Melo Pienkowski
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “make people feel seen”
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction. She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Marina Green
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
Says: “rooted in cultural identity and belonging”
Marina Green is an associate agent at PSLA representing fiction and non-fiction. Marina has always had an eclectic taste in books and is always looking for atmospheric, diverse, and inclusive stories rooted in cultural…
Meagan Burgad
SBR Media · US
Meagan is actively seeking Adult & YA Fiction in the following categories: Women’s fiction with emotional depth and smart, layered protagonists. Romantasy with strong world-building and either slow-burn tension or extra…
Carolyn Forde
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “Fresh takes on belonging”
I’m always looking for books that make me forget where I am while I’m reading. Whether literary or commercial, I’m drawn to stories with emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and a strong narrative pull – page turne…
Melissa Sarver White
Folio Literary Management · US
What I love most about being an agent is finding new voices that can express something in a fresh way or learning about a new subject matter that makes me view the world differently. As a literary agent and the Director…

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