Catbird Agency·US
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- illustratorsauthorschildren's bookspicture books
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 6 May 2026
Kirsten Hall is a literary agent at Catbird Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including illustrators, authors, and children's books. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Picture Books, Children's
Notes
Official Catbird pages verify Kirsten Hall as founder of a boutique agency representing illustrators and authors. No public creator submission route was found.
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