Literary agents for underrepresented voices authors — page 8

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 (176–200 of 279)

Michele Mortimer
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Says: “LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, or disabled characters, or within any underrepresented community”
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
Becca Langton
Darley Anderson Children’s Books · London
Says: “talented creators, particularly those writing from marginalised perspectives”
Becca joined Darley Anderson as a literary agent in October 2021 and is now building a list with a particular focus on the US market.
Jennifer Herrera
David Black Literary Agency · US
Says: “the stories of underrepresented groups”
She loves reading nonfiction books about big ideas and is particularly drawn to smart, issue-driven books, especially those from journalists as well as writers with professional expertise, including science, psychology,…
Tamara Kawar
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “championing marginalized voices and perspectives”
Tamara represents writer and illustrator clients in both the children’s and adult markets, with a particular focus on talented LGBTQ+ and BIPOC storytellers. Tamara is actively seeking graphic novels for all ages and ac…
Mason Rowlee
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishing”
Mason only represents adult books. He is seeking innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishin…
Maura Kye-Casella
Don Congdon Associates · US
Maura represents writers of narrative non-fiction, women’s fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books (author-illustrator only), and cookbooks. She is seeking literary works, women’s fiction, thrillers…
Jim McCarthy
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Ann Leslie Tuttle
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Josh Foreman
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “authors from marginalized backgrounds”
Josh primarily represents works of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction for YA and adult. He wants forbidden magic, ancient rituals, epic space battles, and everything in between. Gothic fantasy and horroromance are high…
Zach Honey
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Zach is primarily seeking thrillers and adult fiction, especially those set in rural places, mountainous regions, or other hard-to-reach corners of the world. His other interests include hiking, skiing, music, board gam…
John Cusick
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “diverse voices and perspectives”
I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…
Erin Harris
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “underrepresented and marginalized writers”
I’m passionate about working with underrepresented and marginalized writers and have the honor (and joy) of working with New York Times bestselling authors; award-winning/award-recognized authors; and debut authors seeki…
Lauren Spieller
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “diverse and underrepresented voices”
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
Lucy Cleland
Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors writing from marginalized perspectives”
Her taste is bold and eclectic; she loves working with writers who, to steal from a line Dickinson, “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” Lucy’s nonfiction taste is anchored by her interest in the way culture shapes u…
Candice Marie Benbow
Gardner Literary · Colorado
Says: “amplifying underrepresented voices within publishing”
Grace Demyan
Harvey Klinger · US
She is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters wit…
Cate Hart
Harvey Klinger · US
She specializes in Historical, whether in Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially pers…
Rebecca Angus
Howland Literary · US
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…
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary · US
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
Eddie Schneider
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “queries by persons, or featuring protagonists, of any race, color, creed, religion, national citizenship/origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or physical appearance”
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…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “writers from diverse backgrounds”
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,…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “voices from underrepresented backgrounds”
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Keir Alekseii
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories from BIPOC who are born and raised in the Global South”
As a neurodivergent, queer person of color, Keir is invested in discovering engaging work with similar representation, and passionate about creating space for voices not often recognized. They are especially interested…
Mara Hollander
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers”
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Roma Panganiban
Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US
Says: “writers from underrepresented communities”
Roma Panganiban began her publishing career at The Gernert Company before moving to Janklow & Nesbit in 2019, where she began representing literary and upmarket fiction and nonfiction across the adult and children’s mark…

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