Ismita Hussain

Ismita is a literary agent at the New York-based agency, Great Dog Literary. She is a native Southerner, avid classics reader, and a polyglot. Ismita pivoted to the publishing industry from a career in healthcare, where she worked in various departments ranging from neonatal to geriatric care. Her continued passion for disability representation and advocacy led her to be a founding member of Disability in Publishing, where she currently serves on the Board of Directors. 

Ismita represents an eclectic list of award-winning authors who write literary fiction, upmarket fiction, non-fiction, and YA. The books she represents often comment on contemporary issues, explore the body, and provide an unflinching look at everyday life.