Literary agents looking for books about disability

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want disability, based on what they say on their public websites. “disability” is a theme tag; its identifier is disability. 23 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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Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Sarah Fisk
Tobias Literary Agency · US
Says: “those with disability”
They love books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms. They have a personal interest in stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health…
Gabrielle Harbowy
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “disability represented and normalized”
Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…
Laura Lee Mattingly
Present Perfect Literary · US
Says: “the disability community”
Personal transformation is the first step in global transformation, and my passion is developing books that help readers cultivate more awareness, fulfillment, and purpose in life. With literacy and attention spans decl…
Eva Scalzo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories featuring invisible chronic conditions”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
Julie Finidori
Aevitas Creative Management · US
The books Julie strives to represent and present to the world are books infused with values and issues that are important to her and social justice-oriented, such as feminism, antiracism, fatphobia, LGBTphobia, ableism,…
Ben Miller-Callihan
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “Deaf culture and community”
He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…
Ismita Hussain
Great Dog Literary · US
Says: “any books that explore health or disability”
Ismita is seeking literary fiction, health-related non-fiction, YA, and short story collections. Ismita is especially drawn to fiction with a Southern setting, gritty realist writing, and any books that explore health o…
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…
Rebecca Matte
KT Literary · US
Says: “issues of disability”
Rebecca represents all manner of Adult & YA speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, she loves it all) and romance. She is drawn to books that feature diverse, complex characters in deeply rooted relationships - pl…
Michele Mortimer
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
Chris Park
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “of an achievement-oriented mother who learns the true worth of every life when her daughter is born with Down syndrome”
Chris represents books across a broad spectrum of nonfiction—memoirs, narrative, prescriptive, Christian, and sports—and works with her authors to develop books that are appealing and accessible to a broad audience. She…
Rebecca Angus
Howland Literary · US
Rebecca’s previous focus was on KidLit and Contemporary Romance, but during her time away from publishing she realized that her mindset and wishlist had changed. Rebecca is on a mission to change this issue, and as she…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “those with disabilities”
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Alexandra Weiss
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “Stories written by and about deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals”
In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. She is a hands-on editorial age…
Marrissa Childs
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “persons diagnosed with physical disabilities”
Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places. I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…
Jackie Garcia-Morales
Storm Literary Agency · US
Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Disability/neurodiverse/chronic illness representation”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
Ellen Scott
WordServe Literary · Colorado
Says: “advocacy for the disabled from an orthodox Christian perspective”
Ellen is primarily interested in religious nonfiction, particularly Biblical analysis, art criticism, essays, material for youth (middle & high schoolers), and faith & culture. Be sure to query if your work counters the…
GiannaMarie Dobson
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “books about disability”
GiannaMarie Dobson is a neurodivergent and disabled associate agent building a list prioritizing disabled voices. A firm believer that art can change the culture, GiannaMarie is focused on representing disabled authors…
Marisa A. Corvisiero, Esq.
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Sarah N. Fisk
Tobias Literary Agency · New York
Says: “those with disability”
They love books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms. They have a personal interest in stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health…
Mary Krienke
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Mary represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, and select prescriptive and illustrated projects. Whether in fiction or nonfiction, Mary gravitates toward work that is fierce, sharp, nuanced, and un…

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