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Aemilia Phillips is a literary agent representing award-winning authors of fiction and nonfiction, including National Book Award nominees, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, and PEN America finalists. A dual Mexican American citizen, she is especially interested in literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, hybrid memoir, and select poetry. Aemilia seeks bold, diverse voices, socially engaged storytelling, and character-driven work that challenges conventions while offering fresh perspectives on the world.
Aemilia Phillips
Fiction and Non-fiction
Aemilia Phillips is a literary agent representing a range of fiction and non-fiction writers, including a National Book Award nominee, PEN America finalist, Pulitzer winning journalist, and more.
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and select poetry and self-help, she looks for diverse writing with an impactful story to tell.
For non-fiction, Aemilia is looking for obsessed writers who challenge the way we think about the world. She loves character driven projects that at first glance appear to be commercial, but that are also smart cultural critiques. She’s fascinated by complex fictional characters who upend preconceptions, and stories with just a touch of magic.
In addition to her work as an agent, Aemilia is a board member of La Unidad Latina Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of Latinx education. She graduated from Harvard with honors, and completed the Columbia University Publishing Course. She lives in Manhattan, and is an avid New York sports fan.