Literary agents for underrepresented voices authors — page 4

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.

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Agents (76–100 of 279)

Jennie Dunham
Dunham Literary · US
Says: “Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives”
She represents literary fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. First and foremost, voice. A strong narrative. Memorable characters. Unusual premises. Underrepresented people, places, and perspectives, includ…
Caroline Eisenmann
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “books from underrepresented voices”
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
James Farrell
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “voices from underrepresented backgrounds”
His reading interests include literary and upmarket adult fiction, non-fiction, and, on occasion, science fiction. He is open to submission as an associate agent, especially seeking voices from underrepresented backgrou…
Abigail Frank
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Says: “authors and artists with marginalized identities”
Abigail loves weird books that challenge people to see the world in new and expansive ways—with delight, empathy, indignation, curiosity, awe, and humor. She wants to read anything that could make someone think: “I didn’…
Ronald Gerber
Lowenstein Associates · US
Ronald is focused on cinematic stories with strong hooks and relatable characters, and he is always looking for projects from queer, BIPOC, and other underrepresented authors. He is actively looking for thriller/mystery…
Christine Goss
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “Championing marginalized voices”
Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Chris…
Erik Hane
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “historical narratives that center groups of people who have been severely underrepresented in popular retellings of this country's past”
I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…
Victoria Harris
The Caldwell Agency · US
Says: “explore underrepresented perspectives”
Shannon Hassan
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency · US
She represents upmarket adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction She looks for contemporary and historical stories with a fresh voice and a big hook, and is especially interested in underrepresented…
Christa Heschke (Cifelli)
McIntosh & Otis · US
Says: “BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and disabled writers”
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Lane Heymont
Tobias Literary Agency · US
Says: “projects by underrepresented voices”
With his eclectic taste and particular passion for horror, Lane is the top literary agent in the genre. As a literary agent, Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is…
Morgan Hughes
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Morgan believes that books can change the world and is committed to discovering and uplifting underrepresented voices. She is seeking Middle Grade and YA fantasy/adventure with a particular interest in graphic novels.…
Justina Ireland
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “Writers from historically marginalized backgrounds”
She loves meticulous worldbuilding and complicated characters and is currently looking for well executed speculative fiction in most categories. She is drawn to Middle Grade and Young Adult that asks complicated questio…
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities”
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Jody Kahn
Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents · US
Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction; across all categories she enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she’s especially lookin…
Jessica Larios-Zarate
Wave Literary · US
Says: “authors with marginalized voices”
She is passionate about uplifting stories by authors with marginalized voices and intersectional identities.
Donovan Levine
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Donovan is looking for genre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multic…
Cecilia Lyra
Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “under or misrepresented voices and narratives”
Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates representing adult fiction and nonfiction. A longterm strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors’…
Laura Lee Mattingly
Present Perfect Literary · US
Personal transformation is the first step in global transformation, and my passion is developing books that help readers cultivate more awareness, fulfillment, and purpose in life. With literacy and attention spans decl…
Laura Mazer
Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Laura Mazer is a literary agent with WSA, where she represents writers of adult fiction and nonfiction, with a special interest in cultural commentary, health and wellness, women’s lifestyle, popular history and science,…
Gabriella Melendez
Great Dog Literary · US
Says: “stories by Latinx/Hispanic authors”
Gabriella is an agent at Great Dog Literary, where she represents both young adult fiction and adult fiction. Gabriella is working towards her goal of promoting diversity and underrepresented voices in fiction with spec…
Lee Melillo
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…
Courtney Miller-Callihan
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “work from underrepresented voices”
Her eclectic list has a strong emphasis on work from underrepresented voices and includes women’s fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, romance and rom-coms, horror, science fiction & fantasy, YA novels, humor, and non…
Stefanie Molina-Santos
Looking Glass Literary & Media · US
She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…
Natascha Morris
Tobias Literary Agency · US
Says: “marginalized authors and their stories”
Natascha’s editorial philosophy stems from the idea that all books should be well written and entertaining, and that all children should see themselves and their lives in books. Natascha is primarily looking for bold, e…

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