Soumeya Bendimerad Roberts
HG Literary
Likely Open
Updated: 1/26/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Soumeya Bendimerad Roberts joined HG Literary as an agent in 2017.
She is particularly, but not exclusively, interested in work that investigates or reflects on the post-colonial world, marginalized and liminal spaces, and narratives by people of color.
In non-fiction, she is primarily looking for idea-driven or voice-forward memoirs, personal essay collections, and narrative non-fiction of all stripes.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Fiction
Nonfiction
- Memoirs
- Narrative Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Religious Books
- Commercial Romance
- Middle Grade
- Young Adult
- Picture Books
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About HG Literary
Agency Profile
HG Literary is a New York-based agency that represents authors and illustrators across multiple genres and forms. They offer rights management, career development, and awards recognition for their diverse and talented clients.
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