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Christabel McKinley

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David Higham Associates·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's fictionchildren's non-fictionpicture booksgraphic novelsYAmiddle grade
+2 moreadult SFFadult fantasy
Looking for
A 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 submit
Email 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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Last checked 14 Jun 2026·Last verified: 14 Jun 2026
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Christabel McKinley is a literary agent at David Higham Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including children's fiction, children's non-fiction, and picture books. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 3 months. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

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

Response Time

Usually responds within 3 months

Notes

Christabel came to publishing via teaching English literature to children aged 6–11 in Korea, which shapes her focus on accessible, inclusive, and unpatronising children's books. Her client list includes major names such as Jacqueline Wilson, Tamora Pierce, Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman, and Meagan Spooner. Writers focusing solely on picture book texts are not currently being considered; if no response is received within three months, resubmission or contact with a colleague is encouraged.

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