LGBTQ+ Literary Agents

Becca is a North American focused agent at the London’s biggest children’s specialist literary agency.

Standard Bio: Erin is open to all kid lit age groups, from picture books through YA, and is particularly drawn to work that shows the author’s world…

**UPDATED JANUARY 2023** PLEASE SEND ME… General Wants: All the items below can and should be applied to my specific genre requests unless specified.

LAURA’S REPRESE NTATIVE C ATEGORIES: YA Science fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Romance Mystery/Thriller Literary fiction with speculative elements…

I joined The Caldwell Agency in January 2026 with over 10 years of literary agency experience, having previously held roles at Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Middle Grade | YA | Adult | Illustrators Across the board seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual…

I’m looking for children’s literature and adult fiction across all genres. My tastes are very broad, but I especially love anything horror or spooky…

For all the books I work on, I prefer to work with queer creators; Black, Indigenous, creators of color; and disabled creators; and I strongly…

A few hyper-specific wishes: As of March 24, 2026 these are my categories unless I request otherwise during a pitch event: MG and YA novels of all…

Vital Info Website Agent, Associate Literary Agent Fiction: BIPOC Literature, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Thriller, Bookclub, Commercial, Contemporary…

Stories make us who we are, and everyone deserves a chance to write their own narrative.

Young Adult: Something Like Panic! by Lauren Asher Rachel’s journey into publishing has always been rooted in a deep love of story.

I read very broadly – across fiction, non-fiction, literary, and commercial – but above all I am always looking for books that completely immerse and…

Laura developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college.

Michelle devoured the classics at an early age, falling in love with heroic stories like The Three Musketeers, Ivanhoe, and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

A self-proclaimed geek who loves escaping into worlds and stories from all walks of life, Saritza is will be open to queries for the first two (2)…

Right now, the categories I’m most looking to build in are adult upmarket fiction, contemporary middle grade, young adult of all genres, grounded…

has nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry. She cut her teeth in New York working at esteemed literary agencies such as Writers…

Kelsey is a publishing professional with a background in communications, marketing, and editing.

I joined InkWell in 2022, after freelance work with Kirkus Reviews and Pegasus Books.

I am excited to build my list in a variety of different categories and genres! I am currently building a list of authors/illustrators of color.

Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong’s Dying To Find… UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 18:26 Central Time Zone **CATHIE IS NOW OPEN TO QUERIES** I am now open to queries…

I open the first week of every month, except December and January. Here’s a deeper look at what I’m especially hoping to find right now—across YA…

As a queer Black and Vietnamese woman, Kiki is especially interested in seeing queer BIPOC characters featured in high concept commercial stories…

Updated 1/5/26 I’m an associate agent actively building my list in adult fiction and nonfiction.

Being a part of the publishing world wasn’t in my initial plan, but ever since I found a place at Corvisiero Literary Agency, I can’t imagine doing…

I joined Transatlantic Agency in 2023 after four years at Janklow & Nesbit Associates and am currently building my list.

I joined Azantian Literary Agency in 2025 after five years with Jill Grinberg Literary Management.

. I represent young adult and adult fiction across genres as well as select pop culture nonfiction.

Updated 12/31/2025 I am dedicated to supporting marginalized voices and focused on increasing the representation of those voices in the publishing…

HS-LA is a boutique agency run by Hannah Sheppard. Hannah puts authors at the heart of everything she does; from helping you to develop your ideas…

Submission Guidelines I am seeking MG, YA, and adult novels, especially those by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors. Her below is by-no means exhaustive.

I have been with Westwood Creative Artists in various roles since 2015, but I started building a list in late 2018.

The most important things I look for are: Voice I know this is a super vague concept so let me define what I mean.

In all genres I prioritize diversity and marginalized voices. Specifically I would love to see more Indigenous, Native American, and First Nations…

Hello. Hi. My name is Eloy and I am a literary agent at Neon Literary. After studying journalism, my first job in publishing was at Simon & Schuster…

Hello! I’m an associate literary agent with P.S. Literary Agency. I was previously an editorial assistant at Orbit Books UK (science fiction, fantasy…

I represent adult genre and speculative fiction. I’m drawn to projects and authors who have potential to thrive on either side of the genre divide…

Founded in 2014, Azantian Literary is committed to guiding the careers of both new and established voices in fiction and nonfiction, particularly…

Sarah N. Fisk is a former mechanical engineer who made the switch to publishing in 2011.

V. is currently open to queries through April 22, 2026. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make…

I am actively looking for new clients in the following genres and categories.

I’ve been with JABberwocky Literary Agency since early 2020, and I’m looking for fresh, enticing fiction in sf/f/h genres!

I’m a Senior Literary Agent and Advisor at P.S. Literary Agency representing creators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages.

Before moving onto the agency side of the business, I worked in publishing for over a decade as an acquisitions editor and developmental editor for…

​ In all categories, I’m eager to see diverse and underrepresented authors, marginalized stories, and crossing or blending genres.

Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the…

I’m a big commercial and genre fiction lover, who is particularly drawn in by unique voices, strong character development, high-concept plots, and…

What I’m Looking For Thank you for choosing to query me! I’m currently on the lookout for horror that unsettles rather than overwhelms—stories that…

I feel like so much of what I want is what everyone wants- fresh voices, exciting stories, something very marketable but not quite like anything out…

Emelie joined Susan Schulman in 2021 after fourteen years of working as an independent bookseller.

Claire Harris is a literary agent at Helm Literary with a passion for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction for adults.

I’m a Louisiana native who is now firmly rooted in New York City. I want to work with writers who have a strong point of view and an eye for…

Kindness. Integrity. Patience. Profit. Enthusiasm. Matthew’s love of literature began as a teenager when his mom handed him a copy of TWILIGHT after…

I’m looking for middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as book club and upmarket adult fiction and a wide range of commercial women’s fiction.

I primarily seek adult literary fiction and upmarket fiction with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots.

Atop my wishlist for this year: adult books! As always, this is just what I’d love to see in my inbox.

I’m building a diverse list of authors and illustrators. Generally, I’m drawn to stories with strong emotional cores and character arcs, and ones…

Elizabeth is an associate literary agent at PSLA representing fiction and nonfiction.

I began my publishing career as an agency intern in 2012 and have been an acquiring agent at Fox Literary since 2021.