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Emily Talbot

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United Agents·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's authors and illustrators
Looking for
Picture 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 submit
Email
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Emily Talbot is a literary agent at United Agents based in UK. Their list focuses on children's authors and illustrators. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing, with responses usually within If no reply within 12 weeks treat as pass. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's, Middle Grade, YA

Response Time

Usually responds within If no reply within 12 weeks treat as pass

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