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Isobel Boston

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David Higham Associates·UK

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picture booksnoveltypre-schoolmiddle gradenarrative non-fictiongeneral non-fiction
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Isobel Boston is a literary agent at David Higham Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, novelty, and pre-school. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Pre-School, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

Response Time

Usually responds within 12 weeks

Notes

Isobel Boston is an agent at David Higham Associates specialising in children's publishing across a wide range of formats, from picture books and novelty titles to middle grade fiction and non-fiction. Her list reflects a strong interest in visually driven and format-innovative work.

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