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Susan Penny

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The Bright Agency·UK

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Represents
authors and illustrators
Looking for
Whimsical, narrative-led children's illustration/author-illustrator work (per agent bio page).
How to submit
Online Form
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Susan Penny is a literary agent at The Bright Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on authors and illustrators. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Up to 2 months. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Children's

Response Time

Usually responds within Up to 2 months

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