Literary agents looking for books about family — page 5
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. 130 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.
Agents (101–125 of 130)
I am looking for works that depict BIPOC voices in our full spectrum- from the most mundane to the most spectacular lifestyles, from the bittersweet to the joyous. I am currently interested in accepting Adult, New Adult…
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…
Mia is looking for smart books for smart women. In fiction, she is seeking character-driven stories, stories that play with form, and your book club’s next read.
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 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…
Lisa is currently most interested in and actively seeking out fiction, literary or commercial, especially works featuring female characters. Types of work include: Propulsive, emotionally engaging thrillers—domestic or i…
Sara Shandler joined The Book Group in 2025 and primarily represents upmarket and book club fiction, psychological suspense, layered family dramas, and high-concept contemporary YA with a fresh, singular voice. She’s es…
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,…
Though he does not handle fiction projects, his nonfiction tastes are eclectic. They fall along two axes: excellent writing and high-quality subject matter. Of late his clients have written on topics such as memoir (Ric…
Samantha Haywood’s submission mandates include: Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originality and variety in my client list is the objective. Fiction Mandates: Literary fiction…
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 an…
I am actively growing my client list, and am looking for stories I haven’t heard, told well – stories that need to be told. I’m especially attracted to big ideas, diverse voices, inspired experts, and driven journalism;…
I am interested in a wide range of writing and represent both fiction and non-fiction. Fiction: While a generalist, I am drawn to novels that tackle human complexity, thoughtful world-building, strong emotional resonanc…
I’m on the lookout for strong hooks, memorable characters and immersive settings. I would love to find an epic love story that completely sweeps me away, and a juicy thriller with great pacing and a knock-your-socks-off…
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…
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 focused…
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…
She gravitates toward epic and historical romance as well as literary fiction with vivid, natural settings. Bianca is drawn to family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, and urban fiction. She particul…
She represents a select list of award-winning and bestselling authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. Her interests include upmarket fiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and s…
He is building his client list and is actively looking for commercial and upmarket fiction, as well as compelling narrative non-fiction. He is particularly drawn to stories with a strong sense of place, complex family d…
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