James Catchpole
ClosedThe Catchpole Agency·UK
Represents
children's books
Wants to See
Children's fiction and illustration: voice/style-first; strong hooks; diverse/own voices welcomed
Age Categories
Children's, Middle Grade, YA
Looking For
Children's fiction and illustration: voice/style-first, strong hooks, diverse/own voices welcomed
Submission Details
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- Response time
- Only if interested
- Last verified
- 10 Apr 2026Recently verified
Notes
The Catchpole Agency has been operating for over twenty-five years and represents clients including the authors and illustrators behind Varjak Paw and The Top Secret Diary of Pig. The agency keeps its list small and intentionally selective, noting that most of its current clients came through the open submissions route. James Catchpole tends to work with illustrators who write or intend to write, as the agency's editorial input is most valuable in that context.