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Louise Lamont

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LBA Books·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's writers and illustrators (agent)
Looking for
Strong, sharp storytelling with humour and adventure; not currently accepting picture book texts
How to submit
Email
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Louise Lamont is a literary agent at LBA Books based in UK. Their list focuses on children's writers and illustrators (agent). Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Endeavour within 3 months. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's, Middle Grade, YA

Response Time

Usually responds within Endeavour within 3 months

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