Literary agents looking for books about family — page 3

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want family, based on what they say on their public websites. “family” is a theme tag; its identifier is family. 82 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 (51–75 of 82)

Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “family sagas centered on complicated family dynamics”
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,…
Jennifer Weltz
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency · US
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “between parents and their children”
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
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…
Lindsay Guzzardo
Keystone Literary Agency · US
Says: “Multi-generational family stories”
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Lindsay seeks exceptional storytellers whose work combines a compelling hook, emotional or intellectual resonance, and the potential to reach a broad readership. She is especially interest…
Marrissa Childs
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
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…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “complex family dynamics”
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Rachel Altemose
Says: “a story of multiple generations of one family”
Erika Stevens
Says: “a good mother/daughter tale”
Iwalani Kim
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…
Madeline Wallace
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “memoirs with family-centered narratives”
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Kristy Hunter
The Knight Agency · US
Says: “stories exploring the complex nature of families”
Kristy loves unique hooks and propulsive writing. She represents a wide range of genres and is currently looking to take on young adult (fantasy, contemporary, romantasy, genre-bending) and adult (contemporary, thriller,…
Marina De Pass
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “A novel with a complex, competitive & ruthless (but also loyal, loving & unforgettable) family at its core”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children's, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Carolyn Forde
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “Fresh takes on family, friendship, identity, work, love, aging, or 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…
Amanda Orozco
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “messy family dynamics”
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above. She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian a…
Nicole Tugeau
Tugeau 2 · US
Says: “…young adult, jackets, packaging, fantasy, graphic novels, animals, educational, learning, family, food, history, humor, multicultural, religion, scientific, and trade.”
Lisa Grubka
United Talent Agency · US
Says: “complex relationships of all kinds”
In fiction, Lisa represents literary fiction, along with some upmarket and Young Adult. She is often drawn to “contained” settings (campuses, unique communities, etc), family sagas, and complex relationships of all kinds…
Claudia Ballard
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “stories about families”
She represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including novelists, short-story writers, cultural critics, and memoirists. She loves working with and advocating for writers who open portals to new experiences an…
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…
Kate Johnson
Wolf Literary Services · US
Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…
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…
Jackie Garcia-Morales
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “unconventional family structures”
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-…
Jake Babad
Westwood Creative Artists · CA
Says: “stories involving family dynamics”
While my primary focus is on media rights and financial administration at WCA, I am building a small list of clients for literary representation in the following areas: Non-fiction: behaviour and neuroscience; economics…
Michaela McGuire
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends”
In fiction, I’m frequently drawn to charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends, such as The Interestings, Commonwealth, Writers & Lovers, The Bee Sting and The In-Bet…
Grace P. Cho
Embolden Media Group · US
Says: “Family and relationships”
Her acquisition interests are in the categories of personal growth and psychology, relationships, mental health and wellness, creativity, and spiritual formation. Grace loves thoughtful writing that moves readers toward…

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