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 Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “people from underrepresented and marginalised communities”
I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover.
I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…
The Bright Agency · London
Says: “creators from working-class and lower socioeconomic backgrounds”
My passion is ideas — finding them, shaping them and connecting them with the right publishing homes. I work across picture books, preschool, nonfiction and graphic novels, and love helping writers and illustrators devel…
Liverpool Literary Agency · GB
Says: “writers who have been traditionally under-represented”
Clare would love to see historical fiction, crime fiction, psychological thrillers and women’s fiction, but as a new agent, she is open to all great writing with a strong hook in any area (excluding non-fiction, children…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “voices from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds”
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “Lydia is actively looking for submissions from all under-represented writers”
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists.
No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
United Agents · London
Says: “queer or other under-represented voices and stories”
I read widely and eclectically, and my list reflects my broad tastes as a reader. I have a background in classical languages and philosophy, so as well as being seduced by great writing and by an author with something ne…
United Agents · London
Says: “a distinctive, new and underrepresented voice in children's literature”
I am a literary agent representing children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction.
In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “voices that have not been heard before”
James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers.
James is passionate about reading and good writing. He is hugely enthusiastic about his authors’ work and is always searching for strong storytelling and new…
Watson, Little · London
Says: “voices that continue to remain underrepresented in the publishing industry”
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “authors from marginalized communities”
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “queer and underrepresented voices”
I love reading SFF that blurs the line between the real and the imagined - stories with a strong emotional heart that pulls one lever to cause havoc within an otherwise familiar world.
I'm especially drawn to writing th…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “authors who identify with marginalized or underrepresented communities”
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “those from historically marginalized communities”
Laurie Abkemeier represents nonfiction by journalists, academics, artists, and experts.
Laurie strives to maintain an eclectic list that spans investigative journalism, technology (digital and analog), history, science…
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “emerging and underrepresented voices”
Miriam specializes in adult literary and book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, and books for children.
She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and she loves reading and represe…
Trellis Literary Management · US
Nordlyset Literary Agency · US
Says: “voices with fresh new stories and perspectives”
Her agenting focus is on idea-driven nonfiction that expands our understanding of the world in science, investigative journalism, smart self-help, and narrative history, especially history focused on the lost or untold s…
Moonbeam Literary & Media · US
Says: “elevating stories with universal appeal from historically underserved communities”
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “centers historically underrepresented voices and perspectives”
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…
Chase Literary Agency · US
Says: “BIPOC and otherwise marginalized points of view”
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
Glass Literary Management · US
Says: “voices from persons with disabilities”
She works with a wide range of award-winning talent, including entrepreneurs, journalists, physicians, thought leaders, James Beard nominated chefs, and graphic novelists, among others.
As a person of color and daughter…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories with standout #ownvoices from under-represented authors”
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “historically underrepresented voices”
she is currently looking for imaginative, accessible fantasies with literary crossover appeal (ex: Piranesi, The Song of Achilles, This Is How You Lose the Time War, The Fifth Season) from historically underrepresented v…
Jill Grinberg Literary Management · US
Says: “diverse and underrepresented voices”
she represents a client list that spans all age groups and categories, with an emphasis on fresh perspectives and strong voices
Katelyn is looking for voice and quality writing above all else when she falls in love with…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors who are underrepresented in publishing (LGBTQIA+, disabled, BIPOC, etc.)”
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
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…
