Phrasemill lists literary agents who want underrepresented voices, based on what they say on their public websites. “underrepresented voices” is a author identity tag; its identifier is underrepresented-voices. 279 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.
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “writers who are under-represented in the publishing world”
I love that feeling of having to read one more chapter.
I'll always love novels that tackle meaty topics with humour, like Catherine Newman's We All Want Impossible Things.
I adore page turners such as An Anatomy of a…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Erica Bauman represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction
Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric wr…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “bold, diverse voices in fiction and nonfiction”
she is focused on bold, diverse voices in fiction and nonfiction. She’s especially interested in stories of strong or difficult women and unexpected narratives of place, of identity, and of the shifting ways we see ourse…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “queer, trans, and other underrepresented experiences”
Maggie Cooper represents adult fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful, or all three.
Maggie is actively seeking imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction; ca…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds”
Adriana has a long trajectory of supporting authors and illustrators from underrepresented backgrounds and always welcomes submissions that offer a diverse point of view.
She is interested in illustrators with fresh, un…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “strong female and underrepresented voices”
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…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “diverse voices in all categories”
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…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
She focuses in upmarket and literary fiction by authors who write in English and Spanish.
Maria is an editorially minded agent that works closely with her authors with a long-term career plan. She is passionate about in…
Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB
Says: “projects that centre the experiences of children from the global majority”
At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “diverse and marginalised authors”
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres.
In fictio…
Children’s Books North Agency · GB
Says: “authors and illustrators from all backgrounds”
Based in Manchester, CBNA is a children’s literary agency representing authors and illustrators of picture books, fiction and non-fiction.
We are based in Manchester and represent Northern and Scottish authors and illus…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US.
Clare’s very busy wit…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “elevating underrepresented voices in commercial fiction”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors.
She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror.
Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “voices and narratives from underrepresented backgrounds in publishing”
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world.
Begin…
David Higham Associates · GB
In fiction I love distinctive narrative voices, well-paced plots with a great hook, and complex female characters. I’m often drawn to humour, quirky or unusual narrators, moral dilemmas and stories about sisters.
In non…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “writers from historically excluded communities”
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…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “Palestinian voices in any age group or genre”
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…
Eve White Literary Agency · GB
Says: “shed light on under-represented perspectives, communities and histories”
I read fiction and non-fiction of all kinds. The non-fiction books I love most often shed light on under-represented perspectives, communities and histories, while in fiction I’m looking for novels which might explore ne…
Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford
Says: “writers from underrepresented backgrounds”
I am actively building a list of non-fiction and fiction at FBA, where I represent award-winning and bestselling authors including Reni Eddo-Lodge, Natasha Lunn, Catherine Belton, Joseph Jebelli, Lindsey Hilsum, Suzannah…
Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford
Says: “the full and complex lives of those not often represented in literature”
At FBA I am building a list of writers of fiction, non-fiction and select poetry, with a particular openness to authors who can work across these forms.
In fiction I am looking for novels, short story collections and no…
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
Says: “writers from underrepresented communities”
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction.
If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “writing from a point of view or community marginalised and neglected by publishing”
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “diverse voices from across the globe”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects.
I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “from underrepresented backgrounds in publishing”
In fantasy, I am looking for something more grounded, with a light touch on the magical elements and edging closer to speculative/dystopic. The world building must be incredibly strong and compulsive, so that I’m quickly…
