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.
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
OpenGeorgia'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
OpenNicky 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
OpenVicki 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
OpenHannah is a literary agent at LBA Books, representing commercial and book club fiction, and select non-fiction. She joined LBA in 2018. She previously worked for a literary scout and in translation rights. Hannah grew up in Luxembourg, giving her an international perspective on the publishing market.
Genres:Commercial Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Historical Non-Fiction +10 more
OpenEmily is a literary agent representing children's illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, young adult and non-fiction. She started at United Agents in 2013 in the foreign rights department, handling overseas rights for UA's children's authors and illustrators, before moving into primary agenting in 2015. Before that, she worked in a primary school, reading with children every day and learning what they enjoy reading.
Genres:Children's Books · Contemporary Fiction · Fantasy · Graphic Novels · Horror +5 more
OpenMolly is an Associate Agent at United Agents, representing children's and adult authors and illustrators. She joined United Agents in 2017 as an assistant and now works closely with Jodie Hodges and Emily Talbot on their children's lists, alongside building her own list. On the adult side, she represents debut and established writers, including million-copy and Sunday Times bestsellers. She values quality writing, compelling characters and unique, hooky plots.
Genres:Fantasy · Horror · Middle Grade · Romance · Romantic Fantasy +2 more
OpenAmy 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
OpenNicky 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
OpenVicki 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
Open