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Kat Lenahan

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Darley Anderson Children's Book Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
middle gradeYAcrossovernew adultpicture bookadventure
+2 moremysteryhorror
Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, First 3 Chapters or 20 Pages
How to submit
Email
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Kat Lenahan is a literary agent at Darley Anderson Children's Book Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including middle grade, YA, and crossover. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8-12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Middle Grade, YA, New Adult, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within 8-12 weeks

Notes

Junior Agent & Agency Assistant. Taking submissions. Actively building her own list while supporting Clare Wallace.

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