Phrasemill lists literary agents who want social change, based on what they say on their public websites. “social change” is a theme tag; its identifier is social-change. 22 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.
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “seek to make the world a better place”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters.
In general I love bo…
Portobello Literary · Edinburgh
Says: “one that disrupts the status quo”
I represent adult fiction and non-fiction. As of 2026, I am at capacity and only take on select projects.
I have very broad taste in fiction and I’m attracted to excellent writing, clever plots, unusual settings and com…
Rye Literary · GB
Says: “writing on housing, class, feminism, social change, globalisation, sexuality”
I have over the years represented many bestselling commercial fiction authors, award-winning crime fiction, women’s fiction and literary fiction and am still very much on the lookout for well-written fiction in these gen…
The Curious Minds Agency
Says: “books that are going to change the world for the better”
He mostly works with experts, academics and researchers on ideas-led books in the fields of smart science and current affairs, with a particular interest in LGBTQ+ books.
He enjoys books written by writers who are obses…
Glass Literary Management · US
Says: “books that will have a lasting positive social impact on the world”
She works with a wide range of award-winning talent, including entrepreneurs, journalists, physicians, thought leaders, James Beard nominated chefs, and graphic novelists, among others.
As a person of color and daughter…
Salky Literary Management · US
Says: “non-fiction that endeavors to contribute to the conversations that will move our society forward”
Kate is drawn to strong narrative voices, and she has successfully represented a wide range of award-winning and bestselling fiction and non-fiction projects in her career.
Kate looks for projects that demonstrate a cle…
Serendipity Literary Agency · US
Says: “radical cultural change”
with a focus on debut and seasoned writers who explore spirituality, radical cultural change and self-reflection via nonfiction
Adrienne is excited to bring today’s thought-leading culture makers to the publishing commu…
Sinsheimer Literary · US
Says: “policy or advocacy angle”
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “an attempt to make a change in the world”
I have extremely broad taste in fiction and non-fiction, but the underlying quality of the work that I’m interested in is a sense of urgency, and an attempt to make a change in the world, whether that is fiction with a c…
Graham Maw Christie · London
When we launched Graham Maw Christie in 2005, we set out to focus on non-fiction and wanted to build a collaborative, creative, market-driven agency. Twenty years on, a few of our clients also write fiction.
She is driv…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “events that rupture the status quo for an individual, relationship, or community”
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces.
I love reading about unusual character…
Birch Path Literary · US
Says: “bold, change-making projects”
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA
Says: “strive for social betterment while also being great reads”
Martha is actively seeking
Upmarket commercial fiction
Narrative non-fiction of all kinds, but especially investigative reporting, adventure, and science & nature
Literary fiction
Her list comprises literary fiction, up…
InkWell Management · US
Says: “…and non-fiction authors who seek to generate deep conversations, inspire social and systemic change, or advance our understanding of our minds and bodies.”
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers.
In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction.
She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “change the world in some way”
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “books that aim to improve our society and help our environment”
I represent fiction and non-fiction for children and for adults.
I'm currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse points of view. I also want general adult fiction,…
McKinnon Literary · US
Says: “nonfiction with the power to transform culture”
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…
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing.
In fiction, Madeline loves t…
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Says: “which will positively impact society”
Laurie has made it a point in her career to nurture young and unpublished authors, as well as self-published and ‘under-published’ writers.
Laurie represents fiction and nonfiction whose perspectives are well developed…
Thompson Literary Agency · US
Says: “nonfiction books that seek to change the world”
At TLA, Kara is excited to represent nonfiction authors including activists, artists, witches, and revolutionaries; cookbooks about more than food, parenting books that see care work as central to social change, illustra…
