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Gill McLay

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Bath Literary Agency·UK

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Represents
poetrypicture booksyoung fictionmiddle grade fictionYA fictionchildren's non-fiction
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Looking for
poetry, picture books, young fiction, middle grade fiction, YA fiction and non-fiction for children, and author-illustrators who both write and illustrate their own work as well as illustrate for other authors
How to submit
Send a short synopsis, first 3 chapters for fiction (excluding prologues), or full manuscript for picture books, plus a covering letter with full contact details including email address. Submit electronically to john.mclay@btinternet.com or by post, if posting include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
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Last checked 23 Jun 2026·Last verified: 23 Jun 2026
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Gill McLay is a literary agent at Bath Literary Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including poetry, picture books, and young fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's, Middle Grade, YA, Picture Books

Notes

Gill McLay graduated with a Publishing & Marketing BA Hons from Oxford Brookes University in 1996 and has worked in children's publishing ever since, with experience at Barefoot Books and Egmont spanning sales, marketing, and product development. She co-founded the Bath Festival of Children's Literature and now runs Events of Wonder with her husband John McLay. The agency also accepts postal submissions; hard copies must include a stamped self-addressed envelope or material will not be returned.

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