Literary agents looking for books about mythology and folklore

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want mythology and folklore, based on what they say on their public websites. “mythology and folklore” is a theme tag; its identifier is mythology-and-folklore. 42 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 42)

Sarah Levitt
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Sarah Levitt represents critically acclaimed, award-winning, and NYT bestselling nonfiction and select fiction writers (including two MacArthur "Geniuses" and counting). Her list includes journalists, academics, historia…
Liza DeBlock
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “anything inspired by folklore from across the world”
I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…
Sam Edenborough
Greyhound Literary · GB
A life-long reader of speculative fiction, Sam would like to see highly original submissions in the science fiction, fantasy and literary horror genres. He's also keen to take on experts writing non-fiction for a general…
Joanna Swainson
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London
I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…
Maria Whelan
Mushens Entertainment · London
Says: “reimaginings of myths, fairy tales, and folklore”
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. Maria is looking for: literary and upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, magical realism and reimaginings of…
Kristina Pérez
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “dark fae and mythic lore with a feminist bent”
With my diverse background, my tastes in books are equally eclectic. Since I am lucky enough to represent many talented authors and publishers across many genres and categories, I have to be particularly strategic and se…
Marina de Pass
Says: “…who are not what they seem; cults; against-the-odds survival; dry humour; a light dusting of myths and folklore; animals, preferably dogs; chemistry that leaps off the page; love triangles,…”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…
Eleanor Lawlor
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore”
She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions. Some themes she’d like to see: Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore Romance from across the board: spicy…
Sarah Stamp
The Soho Agency · London
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
Kenna DeValor
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Natalie Edwards
Trellis Literary Management · US
Says: “infused with folklore”
Erik Hane
Headwater Literary Management · US
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “elements of myth, legends, history, and/or fairytales (retellings or re-imaginings welcomed)”
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…
Liv Bignold
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “anything folk related”
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…
Ben Miller-Callihan
Handspun Literary · US
He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…
Daniela González Landero
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
she joined Ladderbird with the aim of helping talented writers from marginalized communities develop flourishing careers. Dany is exclusively taking on clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is…
Hannah Andrade
Bradford Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing”
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…
Noelle Falcis Math
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
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…
Rebecca Podos
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Says: “rooted in folklore and culture”
Rebecca is looking for Young adult and Adult genre fiction, with select non-fiction projects considered. Of particular interest in fiction right now: Character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture; horror as a…
Thao Le
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…
Valentina Sainato
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “mythology and folklore”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
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Andrea Hurst Literary Management · US
Says: “Something that delves into Appalachian folklore and the mysterious legends that lurk in those mountains”
Lydia is excited to build a diverse client list of her own and partner with authors to craft and share meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact on readers. Lydia is looking for the following in Fiction (primarily…
Jo Williamson
Antony Harwood Limited · Oxford
Says: “myths and legends”
Jo is looking for compelling stories with strong voices. More specifically, Middle Grade adventures that feel fresh, as well as laugh-out-loud fiction with an engaging central character and series potential. She loves…
Allegra Martschenko
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “anything to do with gods, myths, or immortal beings who make bad decisions”
Their focus is marginalized writers, and they represent speculative fiction, romance, and romcoms. They love cats, gardening, power tools, and books that love you back: sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and…
Megan Frayser
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “Folklore Inspired Stories”
Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Paranormal Romance send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love Dark Romance (please no non-con) Women’s Fiction disillusionm…

Literary agents looking for books about mythology and folklore

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