Literary agents for underrepresented voices authors — page 11

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. 281 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 (251–275 of 281)

CeCe Lyra
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…
Rebecca Slater
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “First Nations storytellers”
In fiction, this looks like weird, queer and funny novels – books with offbeat narrators, unlikely journies, and that strongly celebrate difference. I also love strange, spooky and deeply atmospheric novels – books with…
Kaitlyn Johnson
Confluence Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories from underrepresented voices and perspectives”
GiannaMarie Dobson
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
GiannaMarie Dobson is a neurodivergent and disabled associate agent building a list prioritizing disabled voices. A firm believer that art can change the culture, GiannaMarie is focused on representing disabled authors…
Keifer Ludwig
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
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…
Barbara Jones
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “voices from underrepresented communities”
As an agent, she represents an eclectic list of literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction titles, with a special interest in voices from underrepresented communities. I have eclectic taste but always appreciate books…
Aemilia Phillips
DeFiore & Company · US
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…
Sian Ellis-Martin
Blake Friedmann Literary · London
Says: “authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing”
I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…
Katherine Latshaw
Folio Literary Management · US
I’m looking for commercial nonfiction: cookbooks; lifestyle; memoir; pop culture; health & wellness; social media-platformed projects; incisive essay collections; illustrated/gift books; feminist and underrepresented voi…
Jean V. Naggar
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency · US
Kim Yudelowitz
The Blair Partnership · GB
I champion underrepresented voices across memoir and non-fiction. I bring a keen commercial instinct and a deep passion for finding and representing stories that might otherwise go untold. Similarly, I am also partial…
Logan Harper
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “She is always eager to read and champion underrepresented voices and perspectives.”
Sera Rivers
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized and historically excluded identities”
She prioritizes stories by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized and historically excluded identities. In Adult Fiction, Sera’s interests include subversive horror, grounded science fiction, and speculative.…
Maile Beal
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “projects that amplify underrepresented voices”
She is passionate about advocating for writers and artists so that they are empowered to create work that will have a lasting impact - books in which readers will see themselves represented, find tools for social change,…
Dani Segelbaum
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “authors from diverse backgrounds”
She represents a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction in the adult and children's spaces, working with New York Times bestselling and debut authors, and is passionate about collaborating with authors from diverse b…
Jennifer Thompson
Nordlyset Literary Agency · US
Says: “voices that need amplification”
Jennifer aims to provide opportunities for voices that need amplification. She looks for books that explore a deeper understanding of human psychology, societal structures, world history, and human interactions and motiv…
Kathy Palokoff
Savvy Literary Services · US
Says: “changemakers who want to inspire others and find a broader platform”
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.
Lee Mellilo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “books written by, for, and about historically underrepresented communities”
Lee represents YA and adult fiction across genres, with a particular focus on upmarket and literary fiction, speculative fiction, and genre-blending thrillers/mysteries. They also represent a selective list of adult nonf…
Ryan Nuzzo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Ryan is interested in science fiction, fantasy, LitRPG, horror, and romance in both adult and YA and would love to open doors for underrepresented voices. He has experience working with indie authors and would love to c…
Andi Twaddle
Spencerhill Associates · US
Says: “creators that represent diverse abilities - mental, physical, or otherwise!”
With her sharp business skills and editorial mindset, Andi hopes to represent Adult and New Adult commercial fiction with a literary edge across Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and select Book Club ready fiction with a…
J.D. Myall
Tobias Literary Agency · New York
Says: “those whose voices and experiences have been underrepresented in publishing”
J.D. represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels and illustrators. She is especially excited to grow her middle grade and young adult lists. For middl…
Danai Christopoulou
Tobias Literary Agency · New York
Says: “other traditionally marginalized groups”
Danai loves speculative fiction of all flavors, from horror and thriller to sci-fi, fantasy and romance, especially from marginalized voices. They are mostly focused on adult fiction, but are interested in Young Adult f…
Renée Jarvis
Triangle House · US
Says: “works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices”
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
John Jardin
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices”
In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant nar…
Katherine Odom-Tomchin
Folio Literary Management · US
She holds a special interest in dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a unique world-building element, that strike a chord with their audience. For fiction, I most enjoy dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a u…

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