Literary agents looking for books about immigration

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want immigration, based on what they say on their public websites. “immigration” is a theme tag; its identifier is immigration. 13 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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Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Jewish fiction Immigrant stories Body/sex positivity Feminist characters/themes Found/chosen families Female friendships…”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories about the immigrant experience”
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Stefanie Molina-Santos
Looking Glass Literary & Media · US
Says: “first, second, third (& so on!) -gen immigrants finding their ways back to their roots”
She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…
Rayhané Sanders
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
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…
Sidney Jones
International Creative Agency · GB
Says: “Born in Hong Kong to a French Australian family, Sidney brings an international perspective and a deep curiosity about migration, belonging, and how we narrate ideas of home.”
Hannah Andrade
Bradford Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories of immigration (not relegated to America) and of 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…
Jade Wong-Baxter
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “novels about immigrant families”
Jade is looking for adult literary and upmarket/bookclub fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. In fiction: Jade is drawn to stories that combine a compelling voice with clear narrative momentum. She particularly en…
Rach Crawford
Wolf Literary Services · US
Rach represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction. In nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, ecology, geopoliti…
Minju Chang
Bookstop Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories about intergenerational immigrant families”
She represents both fiction and nonfiction in all children's book categories. Across genres and formats, Minju looks for emotional resonance, distinctive voices, and humor. She is partial to stories that offer an unusual…
Kat Kerr
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
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…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories about the immigrant experience”
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,…
Parik Kostan
DeFiore & Company · US
Parik is interested in both fiction and nonfiction, and craves stories that center BIPOC and underrepresented voices. She is particularly drawn to immigrant narratives, specifically Middle Eastern stories, as well as the…
Najla Mamou
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “Experiences of immigrants, ex-pats, and second-generation Americans”
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

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