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Literary agents looking for books about lgbtq+ — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want lgbtq+, based on what they say on their public websites. “lgbtq+” is a theme tag; its identifier is lgbtq. 94 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 (26–50 of 94)

  • Tom Miller

    Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Tom has a stellar reputation for developing and selling both commercial and serious narrative nonfiction as well as select literary fiction. With nonfiction, he’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong netw…

  • Stefanie Molina-Santos

    Looking Glass Literary & Media · US

    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…

  • Leah Pierre

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…

  • Eva Scalzo

    Speilburg Literary Agency · US

    Says: “stories that celebrate love in all its forms”

    Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…

  • Lauren Scovel

    Laura Gross Literary Agency · US

    Says: “LGBTQIA+ and/or STEM subject matter”

    I am looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices across genres. I am especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and…

  • Bridget Smith

    JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    Young adult fiction: I am open to all genres of YA. I have a soft spot for layered, emotional contemporary, preferably with more than an ounce of humor; sophisticated and unusual SFF; and vivid, immersive historical fict…

  • Bonnie Swanson

    FinePrint Literary Management · US

    Says: “Normalized queerness where it isn't the focus of the plot or subplot”

    Bonnie represents authors who cover all the age groups from picture books through adult, many of whom have their own furry overlords or small two-legged dictators commanding their households, too. When she is open to qu…

  • Laura Zats

    Headwater Literary Management · US

    I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…

  • Liv Bignold

    C&W Agency · GB

    I have my own list of authors writing in the literary fiction, non-fiction and upmarket genre space. Although I consider myself an open-minded reader, my taste tends to lean towards literary and book club fiction. I am…

  • Julie Finidori

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    The books Julie strives to represent and present to the world are books infused with values and issues that are important to her and social justice-oriented, such as feminism, antiracism, fatphobia, LGBTphobia, ableism,…

  • Niktaa Amirkhalili

    Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB

    Nik is open to queries from writers working in all languages and from translators working from any languages into English. She enjoys literary and upmarket fiction with genre elements or a speculative twist and is looki…

  • Hattie Grünewald

    The Blair Partnership · GB

    I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…

  • Aoife MacIntyre

    Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “of all and any sexual orientation”

  • Lily Kovacs

    Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “exploration of the queer experience”

    In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines. I'm also a big fan o…

  • Molly Jamieson

    United Agents · London

    Says: “stories with queer and neurodiverse characters”

    Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…

  • Ameerah Holliday

    Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    She acquires nonfiction and fiction across middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult categories. Her sweet spots include contemporary stories, thrillers/horror with a psychological or mental health twist, romance…

  • Ellen Moore

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Says: “BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories”

    Preference for women-led and #ownvoices stories that subvert expectations of genre. Horror Romance, Gothic horror, folk horror, horror in a historical setting; a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories; paranormal fiction…

  • Ethan Schlatter

    United Talent Agency · US

    On the domestic side, Ethan is building his list of authors across both fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, he casts a wide net, but he generally thinks of his taste as something very human written in an uniqu…

  • Jade Wong-Baxter

    Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US

    Says: “novels exploring queer identity”

    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…

  • Jessica Mileo

    InkWell Management · US

    Says: “She is always looking for books that are from points of view of underrepresented folks in books and media, such as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+.”

  • Jo Ramsay

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    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,…

  • Kate McKean

    Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US

    She is primarily interested in fiction for adults, young adults and middle grade readers in the areas of contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction set in the 20th Century, LGBTQ issues, fantasy, and scie…

  • Michelle Hauck

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “anything Queer and Trans in the genres I'm open to as well as any BIPOC”

    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…

  • Nina Richner

    Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US

    Says: “untold queer stories”

    Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotionall…

  • Rach Crawford

    Wolf Literary Services · US

    Says: “LGBTQ+ writing across categories”

    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…

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