Literary agents looking for books about social justice

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want social justice, based on what they say on their public websites. “social justice” is a theme tag; its identifier is social-justice. 44 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 44)

Jen Marshall
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Jen’s areas of interest in nonfiction are wide-ranging: investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture. In fiction…
Rick Richter
Aevitas Creative Management · US
His areas of interest include self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, an…
Christabel McKinley
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “inclined to take the side of the downtrodden”
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…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “will ultimately help us take down the white, capitalist patriarchy”
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…
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “books that shed light on poverty and justice in a new way”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Cultural criticism books/essays, social justice issues, advocacy, politics (I’m a huge politics junkie!), feminist material, etc., most welcome.”
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…
Amanda Bernardi
Europa Content · US
She looks for opportunities where her experience can help elevate the author’s expertise to find the best editorial home for their work, then a strong publicity and launch plan to help their book succeed long after it is…
Alicia Brooks
Alicia Brooks Literary Agency · US
Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Literary Management · US
Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspective…
Caroline Eisenmann
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Jody Kahn
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Sarah Khalil
Calligraph · US
Says: “social, economic and environmental justice”
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…
Laura Lee Mattingly
Present Perfect Literary · US
Personal transformation is the first step in global transformation, and my passion is developing books that help readers cultivate more awareness, fulfillment, and purpose in life. With literacy and attention spans decl…
Meg Thompson
Thompson Literary Agency · US
She is interested in biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, spirituality, fashion, art, design, adult art books, popular culture, and anything that ad…
Kate Woodrow
Present Perfect Literary · US
Says: “social justice and activism”
I started this agency in 2015 with the goal of advocating for artists in publishing, and I’ve become an industry leader in selling adult nonfiction. I'm looking for thoughtful, visually arresting books that connect reade…
Julie Finidori
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “books infused with values and issues that are important to her and social justice-oriented”
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,…
Nate Muscato
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “envisions more just and equitable futures”
Nate Muscato represents academics, journalists, artists, and polymathic thinkers and storytellers. Nate is drawn to nonfiction that illuminates the past and present—from arts and pop culture to education, politics, soci…
Jade Wong-Baxter
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “social justice-oriented journalism”
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…
Hana El Niwairi
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA
Says: “social justice issues”
Hana is actively seeking Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA): Romance: Book Club fiction Well-researched and accessible non-fiction in various topics including but not limited to: politics, social justice issues,…
Reiko Davis
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “works that explore social justice”
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
Kat Kerr
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “Select nonfiction pieces tackling current affairs and social justice issues”
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…
Jessica Papin
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Says: “social and environmental justice”
Her stay in the Middle East has given her an abiding interest in the history and politics of the region, as well as the broader Islamic world. She is interested in plot-driven literary and smart commercial fiction, and…
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Characters examining systems of oppression”
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
Marie Lamba
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
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,…
Judith Ehrlich
Judith Ehrlich Literary Management · New York City
We represent nonfiction and fiction, both literary and commercial for the mainstream trade market. Special areas of interest include compelling narrative nonfiction, outstanding biographies and memoirs, lifestyle books,…

Literary agents looking for books about social justice

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