Literary agents for multicultural fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want multicultural fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “multicultural fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is multicultural-fiction. 30 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 30)

Molly Ker Hawn
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “books that tell a great story and invite me to get to know a culture I'm unfamiliar with”
My primary focus is books for children and young adults. I also represent select fiction for adults, generally but not exclusively speculative. I have a thriving list, but I always have room for an irresistible new pro…
Christabel McKinley
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “A middle grade or YA standalone that reflects the experience of growing up in a multicultural/multifaith household”
I am very involved editorially with my clients’ work and more focused on getting submissions out that are in excellent shape than getting them out quickly. I represent writers and illustrators based around the globe and…
Catherine Cho
Paper Literary · London
Says: “a family drama set in a multi-cultural place”
My list is mostly fiction; I am looking for reading group fiction, high concept novels, page-turners, and fantasy. I am particularly looking to work with debut writers. For me, it’s not about genre, it’s about the story,…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Maybe biracial families or non-white communities are centered.”
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…
Moses Cardona
John Hawkins & Associates, Inc. · US
His special interests include commercial fiction, suspense, business, science, and multi-cultural fiction.
Felicia Eth
Felicia Eth Literary Representation · US
Says: “a multicultural element”
Areas of definite interest include – literary accessible fiction, historical and suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre, novels with a magical realism and/or a multicultural element, narrative nonficti…
Christa Heschke (Cifelli)
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “diverse cultures and identities”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Sarah Khalil
Calligraph · US
Sarah represents serious nonfiction and memoir with a lens toward social, economic and environmental justice, anti-imperialist thought, pop/cultural criticism and histories, and cross-cultural narratives, all deeply expl…
Donovan Levine
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Says: “untold multicultural stories”
Donovan is looking for genre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multic…
Elisa Moles
Painted Fire Literary Agency · US
Angela Rinaldi
The Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency · US
I am passionate about fiction, both commercial and literary, and look for engaging, complex characters, a strong plot, good storytelling and writing that has a distinct voice. I love commercial novels with literary sens…
Niktaa Amirkhalili
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Says: “books that highlight different cultures, traditions, languages and settings”
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…
Hannah Andrade
Bradford Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities”
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…
Jeanne De Vita
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “Diverse cultures and traditions”
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…
Mark Falkin
Falkin Literary · US
Says: “Native American fiction”
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell. Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
Kat Kerr
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “books that are adding a new, unexplored layer to the conversation concerning women, immigrant, and BIPOC experiences in a real and intersectional way”
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…
Quressa Robinson
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “fiction with cultural specificity”
Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…
Eliza Rothstein
InkWell Management · US
Says: “…stories, commercial fiction that crosses genre borders, and fiction from Latinx and Spanish-speaking writers.”
Alexandra Weiss
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “books that explore different cultural traditions”
In 2021, she joined Azantian Literary Agency where she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. She is a hands-on editorial age…
Elizabeth Kracht
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
Maximilian Ximenez
L. Perkins Agency · US
Maximilian is currently acquiring science fiction, fantasy and horror with an eye towards philosophy, postmodernism and deconstruction. Maximilian is also currently seeking expressions of established genre conventions i…
Christa Heschke
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “diverse cultures and identities”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Tanya McKinnon
McKinnon Literary · US
I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…
Lisa Amstutz
Storm Literary Agency · US
Lisa currently represents nonfiction for all ages (preschool–adult), picture book and middle grade fiction, and picture book author/illustrators. She loves books with heart; science, agricultural, and environmental topi…

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