Literary agents who want diverse protagonists stories — page 2

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.

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Agents (26–50 of 53)

Laurie Dennison
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “diversity of all types authentically represented in all genres”
Suspense (Psychological and Domestic, like First Lie Wins) Romance Contemporary with a strong commercial hook (Like Happy Place) Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world Book Club Fiction Women’s Fiction…
Rebecca Matte
KT Literary · US
Says: “diverse, complex characters”
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…
Samantha Wekstein
Thompson Literary Agency · US
She joined TLA in 2019 where she’s excited to grow her list. In YA, she loves creative and epic fantasies, but she is also drawn to realistic stories with multi-dimensional female characters. She is always interested i…
Thao Le
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…
Jessica Alvarez
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “novels with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ characters”
Jessica is actively building her client list, with a particular focus on romance, as well as subrights representation for indie and established authors. Jessica is exclusively looking for romance right now. She is also…
Sophie Sheumaker
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world in which we live”
Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…
Michele Mortimer
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “stories of any kind with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, or disabled characters, or within any underrepresented community”
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…
Valerie Noble
Donaghy Literary Group · US
Says: “diversity in her projects”
Valerie loves science fiction that explores what the world might look like tomorrow as in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher. She also loves fantasy tha…
Caitlin McDonald
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “Diversity of all kinds”
She represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres. She is also seeking graphic novels along the same lines as above. Caitlin looks for diversity…
Chelsea Eberly
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “familiar tropes told through unique and diverse voices”
I represent graphic novelists, illustrators of picture books, and authors who write middle grade, young adult, crossover new adult, and the select adult novel. I’m always on the lookout for new talent. Send me high-conc…
Erin Casey Westin
Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency · US
Says: “authentic, thoughtful representations of all people”
She is open to all kid lit age groups, from picture books through YA, and is particularly drawn to work that shows the author’s world- and character-building ability. She wants to believe wholeheartedly in the world of…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories in which diverse identities play a secondary role to the main plot”
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Larissa Melo Pienkowski
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ protagonists”
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…
Alexandra Weiss
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
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…
Marie Lamba
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “diverse points of view”
I represent fiction and non-fiction for children and for adults. I'm currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse points of view. I also want general adult fiction,…
Emelie Burl
Susan Schulman Literary Agency · US
She considers herself a literary omnivore, representing books for all ages and across many different genres. She loves anything and everything cozy (fantasy, mysteries, romantasy, non-fiction, horror, etc), and gravitat…
Connor Eck
The Eck Agency · US
Connor Eck built tea with a vision for cultivating distinct voices and unforgettable stories, bringing a decade of industry expertise. Over his career, Connor has represented a vibrant roster of storytellers and cultura…
Ann Rose
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs – whether they fight with their fists or their words. She’s open to all genres of middle grade—and especially love stories th…
Hellie Ogden
William Morris Endeavor · US
She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focuse…
Dan Cramer
Page Turner Literary Agency · Illinois
Brittni Chenelle
ASH Literary · US
Says: “bringing diversity to fiction”
She’s passionate about bringing diversity to fiction as well as total unhinged whimsy.
Caroline Livingston
DeFiore & Company · US
Caroline works closely with Laurie Abkemeier on her list and is drawn to incisive, compelling storytellers with prose that jumps off the page. She is particularly interested in up-and-coming Gen Z voices, as well as dive…
Ren Balcombe
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Ren enjoys reading SFF and YA with diverse casts and fun or unique concepts, as well as hopeful and engaging non-fiction.
Jackie Garcia-Morales
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “BIPOC or underrepresented creators and characters”
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-…
Emily Johnson
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US

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