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.
Great Dog Literary · US
Says: “diverse creative voices”
Liz Nealon is the President and Founder of Great Dog Literary, where she represents both adult and children’s books, largely non-fiction.
Not surprisingly, given her many years working in television and interactive medi…
Nelson Literary Agency · US
Says: “narrative voice and story that is under-represented in history or a story never before told”
Literary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable or complicated relationship dynamics and leave the reader grappling long after the last page is read (Intermezzo, Little Fires Everywhere, All Adults…
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency · US
Says: “award-winning and diverse list of authors and illustrators”
Passionate about discovering new talent, Ariana works closely with her clients to shape and develop standout manuscripts and proposals.
representing an award-winning and diverse list of authors and illustrators across a…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized.
I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents · US
Says: “a diversity of voices from around the world”
She is particularly interested in representing a diversity of voices from around the world, and in fresh voices telling stories we haven’t heard before.
She is fond of immigrant tales and stories concerned with race, se…
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “Queer and diverse voices”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are.
Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
Laura Gross Literary Agency · US
Says: “underrepresented stories and voices”
I am looking to amplify underrepresented stories and voices across genres. I am especially interested in literary and upmarket-crossover fiction, narrative nonfiction, and contemporary children’s books (middle grade and…
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Says: “projects from underrepresented voices”
With a keen eye for powerful storytelling, Uwe is dedicated to discovering manuscripts that showcase exceptional writing and compelling plot hooks.
Uwe has a broad interest in both fiction and non-fiction, seeking compe…
Arc Literary Management · US
Says: “authors and creators with diverse backgrounds who have been misrepresented or marginalized”
Myrsini’s personal reading habits and professional interests are broad, ranging from popular science, business, and investigative journalism to self-care, illustrated humor, and photography.
She gravitates toward author…
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “uplifting diverse artists from rural communities”
Hailey is especially interested in uplifting diverse artists from rural communities that may be overlooked by such a metropolis-based industry.
While Hailey's reading tastes include almost everything (she currently favo…
DeFiore & Company · US
Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction.
In all genres, she's lo…
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Bonnie represents authors who cover all the age groups from picture books through adult, many of whom have their own furry overlords or small two-legged dictators commanding their households, too.
When she is open to qu…
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “championing diverse narratives”
Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives.
She’s seeking immersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or…
New Leaf Literary & Media · US
Says: “anything that highlights under-represented voices, both real and fictional”
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
She is primarily looking for upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction narrow and deep in scope that might play with unreliable narrators, interrogations of power and violence, reclamations of identity…
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Natanya is looking for literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction. She is particularly interested in books that help us understand our world. She’s looking for multicultural voices, psychological thrillers, suspense, boo…
Present Perfect Literary · US
Says: “authors with underrepresented voices”
I started this agency in 2015 with the goal of advocating for artists in publishing, and I’ve become an industry leader in selling adult nonfiction. I'm looking for thoughtful, visually arresting books that connect reade…
Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US
Says: “amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences”
She is interested in representing children's books, picture books through YA, focusing on middle-grade fiction/non-fiction with the goal of amplifying underrepresented voices and experiences.
She particularly loves stor…
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “marginalized creators take on "tired" tropes”
I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “compelling writing from the periphery of society”
I have my own list of authors writing in the literary fiction, non-fiction and upmarket genre space.
Although I consider myself an open-minded reader, my taste tends to lean towards literary and book club fiction.
I am…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
As an agent, Kevin’s focus primarily is on writer-illustrators and diverse voices.
Aevitas Creative Management · US
The goal of her list is to increase the amount of queer and BIPOC joy in the world, and to make space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them.
She is looking for strong commercial…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “authors who share her dedication to creating a more diverse and accessible literary landscape”
Caroline Marsiglia represents projects across a wide range of genres, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Mercury Stardust, American Teenager by Nico Lang, S…
Blake Friedmann Literary · London
Says: “those from other diverse and underrepresented groups in publishing”
I am an Associate Agent at Blake Friedmann, building a list of non-fiction and select fiction, as well as assisting Juliet Pickering and Isobel Dixon with their brilliant clients.
I like the books I read to reflect, cha…
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “characters that are often overlooked by history”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development.
I am currently…
