Christabel McKinley

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Looking forEmma Lagarde handles children's translation rights in numerous territories including the Arab world, Albania, Brazil, China, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Spanish Latin America, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Vietnam. She also handles rights for the Roald Dahl Estate in multiple territories.

How to submitEmail: emmalagarde@davidhigham.co.uk

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Caroline Walsh

David Higham Associates

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RepresentsChildren's

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How to submitSubmission form: https://davidhigham.co.uk/submissions/

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Maddalena Cavaciuti

David Higham Associates

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RepresentsFiction

Looking forCommercial/genre fiction: romance/romcom, adult and YA fantasy (romance/spice, trials), crime/thrillers/mysteries, hooky pitches and page-turning drama

How to submitEmail - maddalenacavaciuti@davidhigham.co.uk

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Isabel Jacob

David Higham Associates

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Looking forSee source page for more info

How to submitIsabel Jacob does not represent authors directly for primary rights. She serves as a Translation Rights Assistant handling translation enquiries for all adult titles on the David Higham Associates list. Translation-related questions should be directed to isabeljacob@davidhigham.co.uk.

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Sara Langham

David Higham Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, literary thrillers, crime, gothic horror, speculative fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels

Looking forLiterary and upmarket fiction/non-fiction, genre-bending/speculative-adjacent literary, literary historical, family novels, literary thrillers/crime, gothic horror edges, non-fiction art/music/aging/neurodiversity/psychotherapy/sport/science, graphic novels

How to submitSubmit by email following DHA's submissions guidelines at https://davidhigham.co.uk or submissions/

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Lizzy Kremer

David Higham Associates

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RepresentsFiction and non-fiction

Looking forStrong POVs (especially women), intelligent, witty, emotionally affecting literary/genre fiction and non-fiction, feminist/provocative voices, twists

How to submitEmail - lizzymanuscripts@davidhigham.co.uk

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Gyamfia Osei

Andrew Nurnberg Associates

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RepresentsChildren's (MG/YA/crossover), adult commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction

Looking forGenre fiction and crossover children's, boy-led MG, teen fiction, graphic novel/illustrated MG or younger YA, quirky fantasy, dark/off-beat romantic comedy, domestic noir, cultural history/narrative non-fiction with strong voice

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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Jessica Hare

The Agency

RepresentsChildren's authors and illustrators

Looking forChildren's authors/illustrators across ages/genres, currently especially: witches, teen romance/romcom series, MG/YA sci-fi/fantasy, MG/YA horror/supernatural, YA romantasy, books for boys, compelling contemporary. For picture books/graphic novels currently only author-illustrators

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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Emily Talbot

United Agents

RepresentsChildren's authors and illustrators

Looking forPicture books, young fiction (5-8, series/character-led), MG (incl mystery/spooky/diary-format/graphic novel), YA (gritty realism, romance with twist, some spec elements), children's non-fiction

How to submitEmail (to agent) - https://www.unitedagents.co.uk or etalbotunitedagentscouk

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Lorna Hemingway

Darley Anderson Children's Book Agency

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RepresentsAction/adventure, chapter book, diversity, funny, graphic novels, illustrated fiction, underrepresented voices, picture book, non-fiction

Looking forLorna is looking for illustration-led children's books including board books, picture books, chapter books, highly illustrated fiction, graphic novels and non-fiction.

How to submitEmail Lorna directly at lorna@darleyanderson.com. For novels, send the first three chapters or first twenty pages plus a one-page synopsis. Picture book writers may send up to three full texts. Non-fiction submissions should include a proposal, full chapter list and up to three sample chapters.

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Lydia Silver

The Soho Agency

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, YA, graphic novels, illustrated fiction

Looking forBold, commercial, zeitgeisty children's/YA, prioritises under-represented voices, not currently taking on new picture book clients

How to submitEmail sohoagencychildrenssubmissions@gmail.com with first 3 chapters or first 30 pages, a synopsis, and a covering letter, addressed FAO Lydia Silver.

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Ariana Philips

Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's books, illustration

Looking forAriana Philips represents a diverse range of award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and children, as well as talented illustrators. She loves to find new talent and work with clients to develop strong manuscripts and proposals. Her philosophy is to take on an author for the duration of their career and help guide them through the ever-changing publishing landscape.

How to submitAriana Philips is an agent at the Jean V.

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