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Emily Jones

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The Bright Agency·UK

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Represents
illustratorschildren's illustrationmiddle gradenon-fictionpoetry
Looking for
PDF Portfolio, Website Link, Art Samples
How to submit
Online Form
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Last checked 6 May 2026·Last verified: 6 May 2026
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Emily Jones is a literary agent at The Bright Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including illustrators, children's illustration, and middle grade. 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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