Darley anderson childrens book agency is open to and welcomes submissions and we consider everything that comes into the agency. The childrens book market is very big, and there are many subgenres or submarkets inside the childrens book market. The following agents are currently accepting submissions. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
Andrew mann this london agency has two agents and a variety of clients including childrens authors. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of children s publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting children s books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. Until leaving to become a childrens literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion childrens books where she was privileged to work with some of the best authors in. We welcome submissions and cover a variety of genres including crime, thriller, mysteries, womens, chicklit, accessible literary, and childrens fiction, including young adult and picture books. The childrens agency does not accept postal submissions please email childrens. We are a top uk based literary agency representing a broad range of childrens and young peoples books and illustrators. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens books. We offer publishers new and established talent across a range of adult fiction and nonfiction, and childrens fiction. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. There are childrens picture books, childrens literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middlegrade novels, tween fiction.
Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and international publishing business. Greenhouse is a transatlantic literary agency which represents authors writing books for children and young adults. We welcome submissions and cover a variety of genres including crime, thriller, mysteries, womens, chicklit, accessible literary, and childrens. The agency represents debut and bestselling authors published in the uk, us and internationally. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2016 call. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley.
Julia churchill is a literary agent at the prestigious a. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their career, helping them navigate the publishing process and protecting their interests. Watson little a long established literary agency which. She adores childrens literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books. Lindsay literary agency was founded in 2008 and has a special interest in childrens books, from picture books through middle grade and up to young adult we represent a wide range of awardwinning authors who have been translated across the world. Our uk literary agents handle a broad range of bestselling commercial fiction. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary, commercial, ya and childrens. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and non. Mar 05, 2019 here are four uk literary agents seeking clients. She adores children s literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books and middle grade stories that both pull at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone.
The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. Please note, we no longer accept snailmail queries or email attachments. Hi, im sinead a literary agent based in the heart of manchester. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens book authors and illustrators from preschool books to ya novels handling. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some childrens and ya authors. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens book. Agents who are members of the association of authors agents tel. Jodie hodges represents only childrens authors and illustrators.
Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some childrens. Robert kirby, ariella feiner, jane willis, caradoc king and mildred yuan also have some childrens authors on their lists. Whilst always looking for the best publishing deals and relationships for their authors, jula ltd also works closely with talent agencies in london. Advice on getting published as a childrens writer bookcareers. The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003. Lindsay literary agency was founded in 2008 and has a special interest in childrens books, from picture books through middle grade and up to young adult we represent a wide range of award.
Watson little a long established literary agency which handles a. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and nonfiction. Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Gill books has recently started publishing childrens fiction, mercier also. We represent some of the finest childrens writing talent in the world, from classics to debuts, from picture books up to young adult fiction, and everything in between. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Until leaving to become a childrens literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion childrens books where she was privileged to work with some of the best authors in childrens and ya fiction, including liz kessler, caroline lawrence, emily murdoch and holly black. The agency has close contacts with all major publishing houses and is also very active in the selling. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Georgia holmes and jade kavanagh work as assistants at the agency.
Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and international publishing business. Logan in partnership with the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction. The agency is famous for encouraging new writers and has an. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions.
Rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced childrens publishing professionals with proven and indepth. Jan 03, 2017 list of literary agents for childrens books in uk. Khla is a small independent literary agency with a growing list of clients.
We are one of the worlds leading international literary agencies. Thank you to all the childrens writers who responded to my 2016 call out. Crime, thrillers, mysteries, psychological thrillers and suspense crimethrillersmysteries. Heath is 20 to take a charge of its childrens books department. If youve written a childrens book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing childrens.
Sheldon literary agency is a member of the association of authors agents. In nonfiction, she works mainly in the fields of history, politics, social and cultural commentary, design and technology, the. Having built my career in the london publishing industry, im here with a mission to launch the careers of exciting debut writers across the. A list of childrens literary agents is available at the end of this leaflet. Our vision is to work with clients in as full a way as possible, so if our authors diversify.
A whos who of exceptional childrens literary agents sarah. If the childrens book is under ten thousand words you may submit it in its entirety, or up to three. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and email contacts. Submissions darley anderson childrens book agency london. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens.
Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary, tv and. Khla an independent literary agency founded by kate hordern. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle. Nancy miles, mandy suhr, victoria birkett and caroline hilltrevor are experienced publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the. They prefer email submissions if possible with a brief. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Having built my career in the london publishing industry, im here with a mission to launch the careers of exciting debut writers across the uk and ireland.
Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Darley anderson literary agency, london and uk literary, tv. Those who are ready with their childrens book script must be seeking one of the best literary agents for childrens books they can find. If youve written a childrens book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing childrens books to market. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens. Heath in london, an agency that will be celebrating its centenary anniversary in 2019. Our vision is to work with clients in as full a way as possible, so if our authors diversify into other markets, we are often able to represent that work too. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003.
We represent some of the finest childrens writing talent in the world, from classics to debuts, from picture books up to young adult fiction, and everything in. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and. Apr 30, 2016 this is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. Jula ltd is a dynamic literary agency based at somerset house in london. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. If youre looking for an agent, shed be delighted to hear from you. The agency screenwriters, directors, playwrights, composers. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary, commercial, ya and childrens fiction to the very best nonfiction. The literary agent would act as a primary key in approaching. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou treleaven. Darley anderson children s book agency is open to and welcomes submissions and we consider everything that comes into the agency. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us.
If your submission is not right for that agent but she feels you are talented, she. Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson literary. We offer authors a nurturing environment and a high level of attention in all book markets. This is the most popular blog on my website and i update it every year with agents recommended by their writers. List of poetry literary agents now accepting submissions. Nov 04, 2019 literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Bookends represents fiction and nonfiction for an adult audience.
Heath offer a longterm view, editorial strength, a renowned rights department and a family atmosphere, as well as a reputation for building and breaking. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting submissions. The literary agent would act as a primary key in approaching prospective publishers who would find interest in the yettobe published books. Id like to pay tribute to philip ardagh who first posted the question on facebook in 2015. Historical fiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Best literary agents for childrens books first time.
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