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Justine Smith

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Bell Lomax Moreton·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's books (and illustrated concepts)
Looking for
Engaging, original illustrated stories and concepts across genres, children's editorial and illustration focus
How to submit
Email your submission to submission@bell-lomax.co.uk. For fiction, children's fiction, YA, and narrative non-fiction send a short synopsis (including full plot details), the first three chapters (no more than 50 pages, double spaced), and a covering letter with details of any previously published work, all as Word documents or PDFs. For picture books, send the full text of up to three manuscripts in one email, sample illustrations (if available) as PDF, PNG, or JPG, and a covering letter. Do not use WeTransfer or Google Drive links.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026·Last verified: 9 Jul 2026
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Justine Smith is a literary agent at Bell Lomax Moreton based in UK. Their list focuses on children's books (and illustrated concepts). Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 to 12 weeks, replies only if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 to 12 weeks, replies only if interested

Notes

Bell Lomax Moreton submissions: synopsis and first 3 chapters/<=50pp (fiction/NF narrative) and cover letter as Word/PDF; picture books: full text up to 3 and sample illustrations; no WeTransfer/Google Drive links; not poetry/short stories/educational textbooks/scripts/plays. Julie Gourinchas queries via QueryManager only.

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