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Jodie Hodges

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United Agents·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
picture booksyoung fictionchildren's fictionmiddle grade
Looking for
Picture books and young fiction; classic storytelling for 8-12 across genres; not right agent for YA (per agent page).
How to submit
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Jodie Hodges is a literary agent at United Agents based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including picture books, young fiction, and children's fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 12-15 weeks. Submissions via Email. 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 12-15 weeks

Notes

Jodie Hodges focuses on children's publishing, representing both authors and illustrators across picture books through middle grade. She has stated she maintains an open list for submissions.

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