Literary agents looking for books about feminism
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want feminism, based on what they say on their public websites. “feminism” is a theme tag; its identifier is feminism. 69 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 (1–25 of 69)
Says: “feminist or cultural themes”
Says: “a feminist take on an old tale”
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
Says: “books with a strong feminist angle”
Says: “Explorations of female rage and women's experiences”
Says: “books that align with my feminism”
I look for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth and a strong hook – all the things that keep you turning the page. I like to be challenged, surprised, moved to tears,…
Says: “feminist fiction with a revisionary twist”
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…
Laurie Robertson is an agent representing books and journalism, and is actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side she represents a range of genres, alongside a smaller non-fiction lis…
I represent adult fiction and non-fiction. As of 2026, I am at capacity and only take on select projects. I have very broad taste in fiction and I’m attracted to excellent writing, clever plots, unusual settings and com…
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
Says: “books that aren't afraid to call themselves feminist”
Says: “She reads across all genres in fiction, except for straight horror & sci-fi, and gravitates towards stories told through a female lens.”
Says: “women who resist the lives prescribed for them”
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist. I am currently loo…
Says: “punchy feminist writing”
Says: “Jewish fiction Immigrant stories Body/sex positivity Feminist characters/themes Found/chosen families Female friendships Complex sibling relationships Urban or…”
Says: “Feminist lit/#MeToo stories”
Sheree Bykofsky founded Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. in 1991. A long standing member of the AAR (now the Association of American Literary Agents, and the first agent to have a web page, Sheree has represented over a…
Areas of definite interest include – literary accessible fiction, historical and suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre, novels with a magical realism and/or a multicultural element, narrative nonficti…
Anne Hawkins has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious non-fiction. She also has particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine and women`s issues.
I gravitate towards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and I relish a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. I am intrigued by a wide range of nonfiction, from na…
She looks for literary fiction, upmarket 'book club' fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction. Susan is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge,…
Says: “feminist retellings that reclaim overlooked voices”
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