Emily Fernandez
OpenThe Bright Agency·UK
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- illustratorschildren's illustrationpicture books
- Looking for
- PDF Portfolio, Website Link, Art Samples
- How to submit
- Online Form
Recently verified·Last verified: 6 May 2026
Emily Fernandez is a literary agent at The Bright Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on illustrators, children's illustration, and picture books. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Up to two months. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade
Response Time
Usually responds within Up to two months
Notes
Does not accept postal submissions.
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