Phrasemill lists literary agents who want diverse protagonists, based on what they say on their public websites. “diverse protagonists” is a trope tag; its identifier is diverse-protagonists. 53 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.
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “stories that represent the wide range of humanity”
Erica Bauman represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction
Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric wr…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Jon Michael Darga represents titles across a diverse range of genres, including memoir (most recently, the New York Times bestselling Vagabond by Tim Curry), pop culture (New York Times bestsellers How to Save a Life by…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “submissions that offer a diverse point of view”
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view.
She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “strong, diverse, brave and relatable characters”
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world.
Begin…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “Passion projects from diverse and exceptional new talents”
I love seeking out talent in unexpected places – I’ve scouted illustrators on Instagram, commissioned picture-book creators from graduate shows, trawled through Kickstarter campaigns and found inspiration from podcasts a…
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “complex, diverse characters”
I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction.
Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “characters who are truly diverse”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters.
In general I love bo…
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “romance from diverse voices”
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…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “stories featuring diverse protagonists”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space.
My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy.
I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
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,…
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Especially interested in non-straight romances and/or non-white characters for this genre.”
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…
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Vice President & Executive Literary Agent Laura Crockett is interested in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity.
In both markets she is seeking fantasy––e…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “diverse characters and diverse representation”
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “submissions that offer a diverse point of view”
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view.
She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Root Literary · US
Says: “diverse, lasting, and inclusive stories”
“I live for the rollercoaster of emotions that characters and stories can take me on. Whether I’m swooning or gasping, I want to feel strongly enough about a project that I desperately need to share it with the world.”
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…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “complex cast of diverse characters”
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…
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
Says: “diverse cast of characters”
I am looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices across genres. I am especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and…
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “diverse voices and experiences”
Hannah is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select nonfiction.
In fiction, she gravitates toward nuanced and compelling work that digs deep into a wide range of emotions.
She’s automatically drawn t…
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ protagonist”
I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “those that feature diverse protagonists”
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces.
I love reading about unusual character…
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Diverse perspectives and culturally specific storytelling”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Jennie is particularly looking for fun, innovative, diverse, and progressive science fiction and fantasy for adults.
She thinks that one of the most important jobs of science fiction is to imagine a future we want to li…
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “books with a diverse cast of characters”
She represents picture books, as well as middle-grade and young-adult literature, specifically focusing on author-illustrators.
I am eager for character-driven stories that explore what it means to be human while leavin…
