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Lori Kilkelly

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LK Literary Agency·US

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Represents
author-illustratorspicture booksgraphic novelsmiddle gradeyoung adultchildren's books
Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, Portfolio Link, Art Samples, Picture Book Dummy, First 20 Pages, Graphic Novel Sample
How to submit
Email
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Lori Kilkelly is a literary agent at LK Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including author-illustrators, picture books, and graphic novels. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult

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How to submitEmail childrensbooksubmissions@theagency.co.uk with submissions as attachments, not download links. Do not email the agent directly. No postal submissions.
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Gyamfia Osei

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RepresentsChildren's (MG/YA/crossover), adult commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction
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How to submitEmail submissions@nurnberg.co.uk with a cover letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and first three chapters or up to 50 pages as attachments. Mark the subject line FAO Gyamfia Osei. For non-fiction, send an overview, chapter outlines, and three sample chapters.
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Gemma Cooper

Gemma Cooper Literary

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, YA, middle grade, chapter books, graphic novels, cosy crime, crime fiction
Looking forBig-concept commercial series fiction for children and YA, with particular interest in middle grade across all subgenres — mystery, fantasy, historical, funny, adventure, verse, illustrated, animal perspectives — especially with a strong voice or hook. Chapter books with series potential for ages 7 and up, and graphic novels across all children's and YA age ranges. In YA, contemporary novels including rom-coms with a hook, high-concept stories with strong friendships or sibling relationships, mysteries, thrillers, and light speculative fiction; will consider historical YA with action. For adult, only open to cosy crime, smart contemporary crime with humour, crime with a fantasy twist, and crime with a sci-fi element — nothing dark or gritty, no child death or gratuitous violence. Not open to picture books, YA fantasy, contemporary adult fiction, adult non-fiction, literary novels, romance, or poetry.
How to submitEmail gemmaqueries@gemmacooperliterary.com with the book title, a short pitch, a brief author bio, and the first ten pages pasted into the body of the email — no attachments. Graphic novel or illustrated non-fiction submissions may include a link to a website or social media where work is shared, or attach up to five low-res images. Emails sent to info@gemmacooperliterary.com will be deleted unread.
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Christabel McKinley

David Higham Associates

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, children's non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels, YA, middle grade, adult SFF, adult fantasy
Looking forA middle grade or YA standalone reflecting the experience of growing up in a multicultural or multifaith household. A character-led teen series in which the protagonist pursues an exciting career, in the vein of Geek Girl or Alex Rider. Dark academia for YA or adult with detailed worldbuilding and an emphasis on the dark. Palestinian voices in any age group or genre.
How to submitEmail christabelsubmissions@davidhigham.co.uk with your submission. Note that writers focusing solely on picture book texts are not currently being taken on.
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