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Literary agents looking for books about gender

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want gender, based on what they say on their public websites. “gender” is a theme tag; its identifier is gender. 15 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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  • Jessica Woollard

    David Higham Associates · GB

    I represent a diverse range of narrative non-fiction and have always been attracted to memoir (I was the agent for H is for Hawk). Working with books that change the way we see the world or can deftly interweave multiple…

  • Alice Caprio

    Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London

    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…

  • Laura Macdougall

    United Agents · London

    I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…

  • Sarah Fisk

    Tobias Literary Agency · US

    Says: “books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms”

    They love books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms. They have a personal interest in stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health…

  • Julie Stevenson

    Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US

    She is drawn to fiction with unforgettable characters, an authorial command of voice, and a strong sense of narrative tension. She loves outsiders, weirdos, and innovators. She looks for work that explores the depths o…

  • Jo Ramsay

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Says: “explore gender identity”

    For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…

  • Rebecca Matte

    KT Literary · US

    Says: “gender and sexuality”

    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…

  • Kat Kerr

    Donald Maass Literary Agency · US

    Says: “gender non-conforming or gender fluidity perspectives”

    She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and young adult markets, as well as select adult nonfiction. Kat feels strongly abo…

  • Caitlin McDonald

    Donald Maass Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Sarah Phair

    Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Sarah represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market. In fiction she focuses on upmarket and literary fiction that is accessible to a wide audience and contains beautiful language with…

  • Madelyn Knecht

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “tackling sexuality and gender”

    Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. Age G…

  • Alexandra Christie

    Curtis Brown (Australia) · AU

    Alexandra joined Curtis Brown as a literary agent in 2024, representing both established and debut writers of fiction and non-fiction. Alexandra is an omnivorous reader with a passion for distinctive literary fiction. S…

  • Ellen Pauley Goff

    HG Literary · US

    Says: “narratives that don't shy away from exploring gender and gender roles”

    At HG Literary, her client list consists of authors writing for all age groups, from picture books to middle grade to young adult to adult, in both fiction and nonfiction. She also represents illustrators and graphic nov…

  • Matthew Friedman

    Butterbird Prod

    Says: “The Life of Zahra Amazon 2026 After a dramatic earthquake, an ordinary teenager's life from a village of Southern Iran becomes extraordinary as she starts questioning gender roles.”

  • Sarah N. Fisk

    Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    They love books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms. They have a personal interest in stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health…

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