Submissions go through the form on the agency website; postal submissions are not accepted. Authors: for picture books, upload the full text of your story. For fiction and non-fiction, a synopsis and the first three chapters. For graphic novels, a synopsis and the full script. Author-illustrators: for picture books, a pdf of your full text and some art samples. For middle grade, a synopsis, three chapters of text and some art samples. Illustrators: a pdf with at least ten samples and a link to your website or social media. Worth knowing: allow up to two months for a response. The volume received means only submissions the agency wants to pursue are guaranteed a reply.
Amy joined Bright in 2020 and represents a diverse list of authors and illustrators working across all genres and age ranges, with a particular passion for non-fiction, an area she has been actively growing. Before Bright she built a varied career in publishing as both an agent and an editor, working with creatives ranging from established franchises to debut talent.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Young Adult
Georgia's passion is ideas: finding them, shaping them and connecting them with the right publishing homes. She works across picture books, preschool, non-fiction and graphic novels, helping writers and illustrators develop their storytelling, refine their concepts and build long-term careers. Championing under-represented voices drives her work, particularly creators from working-class and lower socioeconomic backgrounds whose stories and perspectives have been overlooked.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Other Non-Fiction
Nicky specialises in projects, across all genres and age ranges, that are humorous, quirky, or designed to open up great conversations.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Young Adult
Susan keeps a close eye on the evolving global children's publishing landscape and specialises in representing whimsical, narrative-led artists who inspire and enchant young readers. Conscientious, flexible and a keen listener, she aims to be a calm and trusted pair of hands on every project, and what she most enjoys is cultivating meaningful, long-term partnerships. Her background in international law gives her a considered insight into the space where the creative and the contractual meet.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Young Adult
Vicki founded The Bright Agency in 2003, one of the fastest-growing and established children’s literary and illustration agencies with a global reach. Thrice Nominated for Literary Agent of the Year, she has spent the last 22 years as principal author/illustrator agent for the company.
Genres:Children's Books · Middle Grade · Young Adult
