Literary agents looking for books about identity

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want identity, based on what they say on their public websites. “identity” is a theme tag; its identifier is identity. 46 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 46)

Sarah Bowlin
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “unexpected narratives of identity”
she is focused on bold, diverse voices in fiction and nonfiction. She’s especially interested in stories of strong or difficult women and unexpected narratives of place, of identity, and of the shifting ways we see ourse…
Julie Gourinchas
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “themes of identity and belonging”
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres. In fictio…
Anna Dawson
Johnson & Alcock · London
In fiction, Anna is looking for literary fiction and book club novels, as well as romance, historical, crime/thriller, romantasy, horror, mystery and fantasy that skews towards the nostalgic. She is drawn to fiction wit…
Olivia Maidment
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “stories that explore themes such as identity and belonging”
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent representing literary, upmarket and book club fiction. Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bo…
Imogen Pelham
Marjacq Scripts · GB
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
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…
Lisette Verhagen
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “notions on identity”
Lisette is actively building a literary list with a strong focus on international clients for sale both to the UK and around the world. I’m especially looking for literary fiction and narrative non-fiction with great in…
Olivia Davies
United Agents · London
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Laura Macdougall
United Agents · London
Says: “books that tackle questions of what makes us who we are and the events – big or small – that shape human lives”
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…
Zoe Ross
United Agents · London
Says: “questions of identity”
She works with a list of writers ranging from exciting new voices in literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, to award-winning food writers and academics, with several prize-winners and Sunday Times bestsellers on her…
Ciara McEllin
Watson, Little · London
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Eloy Bleifuss Prados
Neon Literary · US
Eloy Bleifuss Prados, Literary Agent & Foreign Rights Coordinator, represents both fiction and nonfiction. On the fiction side, Eloy is especially interested in literary fiction along with character-driven, elevated gen…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “themes of identity, belonging, community, and inheritance”
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Nicole Cunningham
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “stories that explore the complexities of identity, family, and place”
Rachel Estep
D4EO Literary Agency · US
YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices like Dahlia Adler. Identity-driven, joyful, grounded in heart and truth. Historical fiction that highlights powerful women and hidden corners of history, if you’re writi…
Abigail Frank
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “stories that invite more young readers to recognize themselves in the books they love”
Abigail loves weird books that challenge people to see the world in new and expansive ways—with delight, empathy, indignation, curiosity, awe, and humor. She wants to read anything that could make someone think: “I didn’…
Sally Kim
Andrea Brown Literary Agency · US
Says: “relationships, and identities”
Jessica Larios-Zarate
Wave Literary · US
She is passionate about uplifting stories by authors with marginalized voices and intersectional identities.
Rayhané Sanders
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “notions of identity”
She is particularly interested in representing a diversity of voices from around the world, and in fresh voices telling stories we haven’t heard before. She is fond of immigrant tales and stories concerned with race, se…
Rita Veras
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “narratives on identity and ancestry”
Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives. She’s seeking immersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or…
Tess Weitzner
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “reclamations of identity”
She is primarily looking for upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction narrow and deep in scope that might play with unreliable narrators, interrogations of power and violence, reclamations of identity…
Rachel Goldblatt
Curtis Brown Group · GB
In terms of fiction, I’m particularly drawn to character and voice driven narratives that make me feel deeply and think hard about the world around us. If the writing is compelling, agile, atmospheric and intelligent I…
Orli Vogt-Vincent
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “work on identity”
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers. In terms of fiction, I am look…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Family, identity, and reinvention at the center”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Hannah Andrade
Bradford Literary Agency · US
Says: “first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing the values of their country with the culture and heritage of their parents”
She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isn’t the focus and is especially excited…

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