Literary agents looking for books about indigenous

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want indigenous, based on what they say on their public websites. “indigenous” is a theme tag; its identifier is indigenous. 10 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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Michelle Hauck
Storm Literary Agency · US
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Noelle Falcis Math
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “narratives from Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander and Oceanic, and Indigenous perspectives”
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Zach Honey
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “those in the American indigenous community”
Zach is primarily seeking thrillers and adult fiction, especially those set in rural places, mountainous regions, or other hard-to-reach corners of the world. His other interests include hiking, skiing, music, board gam…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Says: “debut Indigenous and First Nations”
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Rebecca Rodd
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “Books about Hawai'i written by native Hawaiians”
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
Brenda Bowen
The Book Group · US
Says: “a book from the point of view of an indigenous woman at that time”
Brenda Bowen represents authors and artists of books for adults, young adults, and children. She can’t decide which she loves more: a bold picture book, a lyrical middle-grade novel, or a sweeping work of historical fic…
Samantha Haywood
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…
Najla Mamou
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “Native American/Indigenous history and/or narrative nonfiction”
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…
John Jardin
Folio Literary Management · US
In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant nar…

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