Literary agents for bipoc authors

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want bipoc, based on what they say on their public websites. “bipoc” is a author identity tag; its identifier is bipoc. 49 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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Agents (1–25 of 49)

Julie Gourinchas
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “writers of colour”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres. In fictio…
Hannah Schofield
LBA · GB
Says: “authors of colour”
Across all the below genres, I particularly welcome submissions from writers from communities that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, disabled and neurodivergent authors, and a…
Lisa Abellera
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “stories by BIPOC”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Laurie Abkemeier
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “people of color”
Laurie Abkemeier represents nonfiction by journalists, academics, artists, and experts. Laurie strives to maintain an eclectic list that spans investigative journalism, technology (digital and analog), history, science…
Miriam Altshuler
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “explore the experiences of BIPOC people”
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Narrative nonfiction by BIPOC writers, non-cishet authors, immigrants.”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Lauren Bieker
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors”
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
Jennifer Chen-Tran
Glass Literary Management · US
She works with a wide range of award-winning talent, including entrepreneurs, journalists, physicians, thought leaders, James Beard nominated chefs, and graphic novelists, among others. As a person of color and daughter…
Ronald Gerber
Lowenstein Associates · US
Ronald is focused on cinematic stories with strong hooks and relatable characters, and he is always looking for projects from queer, BIPOC, and other underrepresented authors. He is actively looking for thriller/mystery…
Christine Goss
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Chris…
Christa Heschke (Cifelli)
McIntosh & Otis · US
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Stefanie Molina-Santos
Looking Glass Literary & Media · US
She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…
Anna Olswanger
Olswanger Literary · US
Says: “author-illustrators of color”
She started her career at Liza Dawson Associates in Manhattan, and in 2014 launched her own literary agency, Olswanger Literary LLC, where she represents a wide variety of genres, but is currently focused on illustrated…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Bonnie Swanson
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Bonnie represents authors who cover all the age groups from picture books through adult, many of whom have their own furry overlords or small two-legged dictators commanding their households, too. When she is open to qu…
Rita Veras
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “uplifting BIPOC voices”
Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives. She’s seeking immersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or…
Ameerah Holliday
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories led by BIPOC”
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…
Andie Smith
Creative Media Agency · US
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Cheyenne Faircloth
Handspun Literary · US
Cheyenne is most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices, etc. Her interests include gritty/dark romantasies (especially ones center…
Jade Wong-Baxter
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories by and about people of color”
Jade is looking for adult literary and upmarket/bookclub fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. In fiction: Jade is drawn to stories that combine a compelling voice with clear narrative momentum. She particularly en…
Jessica Mileo
InkWell Management · US
Says: “She is always looking for books that are from points of view of underrepresented folks in books and media, such as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+.”
Jo Ramsay
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Michelle Hauck
Storm Literary Agency · US
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Zabé Ellor
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
I am currently looking for adult science-fiction and fantasy that is ambitious, original, and thematic, with a broad scope and excellent characterization. In science fiction, I am especially interested in books about sp…
Haley Casey
Creative Media Agency · US
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…

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