Literary agents for underrepresented voices authors — page 7
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. 207 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.
Agents (151–175 of 207)
Brianne represents children’s books of all stripes, with a particular focus on character-driven middle grade and young adult fiction. She also selectively represents picture books and adult fiction. Brianne is particula…
Rebecca’s previous focus was on KidLit and Contemporary Romance, but during her time away from publishing she realized that her mindset and wishlist had changed. Rebecca is on a mission to change this issue, and as she…
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF & mystery novels. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel a real…
She is an educator and anti-GBV activist born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island country in the West Indies. Keir is a writer, gamer, lover of folklore, and former research scientist. As a neurodivergent, q…
Please Send Me: Fantasy (including political and romantasy) Romance Mysteries Horror Upmarket + book club/commercial fiction Books that are Jewish without being about Judaism. Give me Jewish main characters, Jewish famil…
She joined the Azantian Literary Agency in 2025 to continue championing fresh, unexpected perspectives, particularly those of writers from underrepresented communities. Her taste leans literary, but she is open to ficti…
she represents fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and select adult fiction and nonfiction. Please Send Me: Graphic novel proposals for all genres; Stories about found famili…
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…
We provide representation for authors in Norfolk and Suffolk, writers from under-represented backgrounds and literature in translation. We are particularly interested in working with authors based in Africa & the Caribbe…
She reads most types of literary and upmarket commercial fiction, especially works that show powerful imagination, revelatory character arcs, compulsive plotting and unpredictable points of view illustrating timeless the…
In adult and YA, Rebecca’s interests cover a wide range of genres, but most of all, she is interested in grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing acr…
Priya is passionate and dedicated to the intentional expansion of diversity and inclusivity in the publishing and film/tv industries and is constantly striving to bring lesser known voices to mainstream media. Subject F…
Fiction: Most genres. Loves character-heavy stories, marginalized writers. No religious or experimental writing.
Jen Newens, President Adult Nonfiction At different phases of her publishing career, Jen has been an author, editor, and publisher, giving her experience in all sides of the business. She is the former publishing direct…
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…
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…
Bailey is seeking middle grade, YA, and adult speculative fiction, fantasy, sci fi, horror, and anything in between—especially when the genre is a unique setting for the deeply human stories underneath. She is drawn to…
Madeline is seeking literary and upmarket fiction, as well as select narrative nonfiction and memoir. She is committed to advocating for voices that have been underrepresented in publishing. In fiction, Madeline loves…
Meagan is actively seeking Adult & YA Fiction in the following categories: Women’s fiction with emotional depth and smart, layered protagonists. Romantasy with strong world-building and either slow-burn tension or extra…
Jim represents formally adventurous and stylistically diverse authors of fiction, including Sheila Heti, Alissa Nutting, Yelena Akhtiorskaya, Affinity Konar, J. Robert Lennon, Eleanor Henderson, Jesse Ball, and Teddy Way…
Melissa is always interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list, with a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women’s fiction, stories with magic, mysteries and thrillers by authors from underrepresen…
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