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Lydia Silver

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The Soho Agency·UK

Agent profile summary

Represents
children's fictionYAgraphic novelsillustrated fiction
Looking for
Bold, commercial, zeitgeisty children's/YA; prioritises under-represented voices; not currently taking on new picture book clients
How to submit
Email
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Lydia Silver is a literary agent at The Soho Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including children's fiction, YA, and graphic novels. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Only responds if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Middle Grade, YA, Children's

Response Time

Only responds if interested

Notes

Submit first 3 chapters/first 30 pages and synopsis and covering letter to the children's/YA submissions email and address FAO Lydia Silver.

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