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.
The Seymour Agency · US
Says: “underrepresented BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled creatives”
As a recovering attorney, she is drawn to underrepresented BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled creatives, hoping to help them reach their authorial and artistic dreams.
Caribbean and South American stories, folklore, and mytho…
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
Says: “Stories from underrepresented voices”
Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs – whether they fight with their fists or their words.
She’s open to all genres of middle grade—and especially love stories th…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “stories that center marginalized communities”
Jane is particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm.
In both fiction and nonfiction, she is drawn towards compelling, fresh voices…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “stories and authors of all backgrounds”
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…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “stories from underrepresented identities and marginalized communities”
Eva is building a list that includes a wide range of upmarket and literary fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction.
memorable narrative voice
rich, layered multigenerational and family sagas
surprising and inventive…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “perspectives from the margins”
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition, or all of the above.
She is particularly drawn to stories from Asian a…
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces.
Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects.
She is looking for compelling adult lite…
United Talent Agency · US
Says: “unique and diverse voices”
In fiction, Lisa represents literary fiction, along with some upmarket and Young Adult. She is often drawn to “contained” settings (campuses, unique communities, etc), family sagas, and complex relationships of all kinds…
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Callie is looking for contemporary literary/upmarket adult novels with a fresh hook and strong character-driven plot.
She enjoys books that are both smart and entertaining with writing that has moments of humor and elem…
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
Says: “traditionally underrepresented voices”
I am open to all formats, from picture books through YA. And while these categories can be very different, what grabs my attention is a sense of energy and a comfort with, or command of language. I love characters with a…
Westwood Creative Artists · CA
I am passionate about finding and nurturing new literary voices, and helping authors who have a story to tell elevate their craft and share their work with the world.
I am actively growing my client list, and am looking…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “highlighting underrepresented voices in new ways”
Angeline has worked with a variety of fiction in genre, upmarket commercial, and literary categories, as well as select platform-driven nonfiction. She specializes in speculative fiction and loves high-concept stories th…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “those who give voice to the underserved”
Howard works exclusively with nonfiction writers, gravitating towards reported narratives, memoir, history, science, sports, tech, business, and popular culture. He represents leading experts and thought leaders, but als…
Folio Literary Management · US
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters.
I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Savvy Literary Services · US
championing the work of minority writers continues to be a top priority so she has spearheaded her own Hispanic book imprint, Café con Leche Books
Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency
Says: “uplifting BIPOC and queer voices”
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
Amelia is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, and narrative non-fiction.
Across all of these, Amelia is most drawn to books with an obsessive bent.
Her ideal fiction skews voicey and strange, with an indelible s…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “stories that center BIPOC and underrepresented voices”
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…
Embolden Media Group · US
Says: “creative voices with distinctive perspectives”
Mytecia represents and develops select nonfiction and fiction projects, creative voices with distinctive perspectives, and meaningful stories to tell.
She is particularly interested in projects that translate thought-pr…
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…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories centering diverse or underrepresented lived experiences”
Children’s Literature: Seeking author-illustrators that want to work across fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels (spanning age audiences). Particularly interested in STEM/STEAM, social-…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “projects from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodiverse, and chronically ill communities”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres.
She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “great new voices from across Australia's cultural melting pot”
Grace represents some of the most critically and commercially acclaimed writers in Australia across all genres.
She believes passionately in finding great new voices from across Australia’s cultural melting pot and help…
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “under and misrepresented voices”
Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market.
In fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in commercial fiction with a distinctive voic…
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “writers from marginalised backgrounds”
I’m drawn to weird, spooky and deeply atmospheric novels in the vein of Evie Wyld, Han Kang, Carmen Maria Machado, Shirley Jackson, Donna Tartt, and Claire Keegan.
I love books that make you feel but also bring levity a…
