Literary agents looking for books about social justice — page 2

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 (26–44 of 44)

Stephanie Steiker
Regal Hoffmann & Associates · US
Says: “issues of racial and economic justice”
Stephanie is open to submissions in serious and narrative non-fiction, as well as literary fiction (including graphic novels). In non-fiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultura…
Jennifer Kim
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Says: “anything that dismantles oppressive systems”
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She's fond of oral histories i…
Morgan Strehlow
The Bindery · US
Morgan is seeking compelling nonfiction by athletes, journalists, experts, academics looking to publish for the general market, and emerging voices with a growing platform who can speak to pop culture, sports, feminism,…
John Thornton
The Spieler Agency · US
Though he does not handle fiction projects, his nonfiction tastes are eclectic. They fall along two axes: excellent writing and high-quality subject matter. Of late his clients have written on topics such as memoir (Ric…
Marilyn Biderman
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “advance issues of social justice”
I’m opening up to queries until August 14! Kindly send me your polished manuscripts of upmarket women’s fiction, or, said another way, accessible literary fiction. I love stories about women and families, and I’m always…
Samantha Haywood
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “societal inequities with forecasts for progress”
Samantha represents a vibrant client list of novelists, memoirists, investigative journalists, graphic novelists and thought leaders. Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originali…
Kate Johnson
Wolf Literary Services · US
Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…
Dan Cramer
Page Turner Literary Agency · Illinois
Says: “bring awareness to issues”
Parik Kostan
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “the intersection of political and social justice”
Parik is interested in both fiction and nonfiction, and craves stories that center BIPOC and underrepresented voices. She is particularly drawn to immigrant narratives, specifically Middle Eastern stories, as well as the…
Ria Julien
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors whose works offer a critique of power and social injustice”
Her interests include literature in translation, diaspora fiction, and nonfiction works of conscience on a wide range of topics including law, history, economics, women & gender, environmental and cultural studies. She…
Kent D. Wolf
Neon Literary · US
Says: “anything that aims to dismantle prevailing power structures”
A lover of the bizarre, the profane, the unsettling, the dark, and the darkly funny, he is drawn to writing that occupies a literary uncanny valley and to writers who move the cultural needle through direct confrontation…
Najla Mamou
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “Narrative nonfiction focused on injustice, bias, poverty, and social justice issues”
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
Ericka T. Phillips
Stephanie Tade Agency · US
Ericka has a keen eye for nonfiction that inspires, empowers, and transforms. She specializes in representing spiritual teachers, health and wellness experts, and cultural changemakers—especially those whose work is roo…
Jake Babad
Westwood Creative Artists · CA
Says: “law and social justice”
While my primary focus is on media rights and financial administration at WCA, I am building a small list of clients for literary representation in the following areas: Non-fiction: behaviour and neuroscience; economics…
Keifer Ludwig
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that speak truth to power”
He represents both commercial genre fiction and non-fiction. The common DNA uniting his list is stories that explore darkness with a sense of curiosity, humor and hope. He is passionate about finding underrepresented voi…
Aemilia Phillips
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues”
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select…
Iris Blasi
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “social and racial justice”
She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…
Kathy Palokoff
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “books represent diversity, equity, and inclusion”
Her specialty is working with changemakers who want to inspire others and find a broader platform. She is particularly interested in helping authors whose books represent diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jenny Stephens
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Jenny represents award-winning nonfiction in a variety of categories including practical lifestyle and thoughtful how-to projects, particularly in the wellness and mindfulness spaces; cookbooks; and narrative nonfiction…

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