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.
David Black Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors from diverse backgrounds”
She brings her love of food and everything French as well as her Puerto Rican heritage to her role as a literary agent and is interested in cooking, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, popular culture, history, scienc…
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “stories that give a voice to a person or community that's historically been silenced or ostracized”
Mack represents nonfiction as an Aevitas agent based in New York. She is most interested in cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, strong female voices, humor, and stories that give a voice to a…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “which seeks to amplify stories that ordinarily sit on the margins”
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers.
In terms of fiction, I am look…
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
She represents adult fiction and non-fiction. She is seeking diverse voices in commercial genre fiction and is always looking for gothic horror, inventive fantasy, and atmospheric mystery. In non-fiction, Alex is looking…
Birch Path Literary · US
Says: “promote underrepresented perspectives”
Timeless telling styles always entice me as a bicentennial baby fed on Bemelmans, Betsy-Tacy, Burnett, and the Brontës. Yet I am especially hungry for bold, change-making projects that promote underrepresented perspectiv…
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “She is particularly interested in those categories, as well as fiction that falls into the sweet spot between literary and commercial and works by marginalized voices.”
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “underrepresented voices including but not limited to BIPOC, queer, disabled, and neurodivergent authors”
As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Diverse and underrepresented perspectives”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “Writers from marginalized communities”
He is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Lost Apothecary. He also loves the macabre (for…
Handspun Literary · US
Cheyenne is most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices, etc.
Her interests include gritty/dark romantasies (especially ones center…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities”
she joined Ladderbird with the aim of helping talented writers from marginalized communities develop flourishing careers.
Dany is exclusively taking on clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities.
She is…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories”
Preference for women-led and #ownvoices stories that subvert expectations of genre.
Horror Romance, Gothic horror, folk horror, horror in a historical setting; a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories; paranormal fiction…
Bradford Literary Agency · US
She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices.
She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isn’t the focus and is especially excited…
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “perspectives of marginalized identities”
Jade is looking for adult literary and upmarket/bookclub fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction.
In fiction: Jade is drawn to stories that combine a compelling voice with clear narrative momentum.
She particularly en…
Martin Literary Management · US
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction
She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…
The Weis Agency · US
Says: “authors with novel experiences”
In the last few years, Jennifer has represented nonfiction books of various categories–including but not limited to narrative, memoir, and health–representing new provocative ideas from authors with novel experiences and…
Helm Literary · US
Says: “historically excluded writers”
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative.
Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
InkWell Management · US
Says: “She is always looking for books that are from points of view of underrepresented folks in books and media, such as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+.”
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “spotlighting underrepresented voices”
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Metamorphosis Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors who don't dilute their work to make it more palatable for people who don't quite understand it”
Always drawn to the weirder and experimental areas of life, she constantly looks for stories that feel unique, deliciously uncomfortable, and plain odd.
Kaylyn strongly advocates for authors who don't dilute their work…
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “POC and queer voices”
She is seeking YA fiction across genres, particularly those with POC and queer voices. She is also interested in Adult romance and domestic suspense thrillers.
– Dark, twisty narratives that explore human complexity
–…
Ultra Literary · US
Says: “a diverse list of creators”
Lane Clarke believes in representing books that transport your mind, whether it be in a fantastical world, or the real one.
She is always hoping to learn something new from books, and strives to represent a diverse list…
Creative Media Agency · US
Suspense (Psychological and Domestic, like First Lie Wins)
Romance
Contemporary with a strong commercial hook (Like Happy Place)
Light fantasy/paranormal grounded in the real world
Book Club Fiction
Women’s Fiction…
The Friedrich Agency · US
Says: “writers from historically underrepresented communities”
Regardless of category, I’m looking for a singular voice that will guide me through any literary terrain and is not afraid of pushing against the status quo. And above all, it’s important to me that my list is filled wit…
