The standard agency commission rates are 15% on deals with uk publishers, and 20% on deals with publishers outside the uk, and on audiofilmtvstage rights. We are always open to accepting new authors and illustrators, but we are extremely selective. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited submissions. Resources listing literary agents and artists representatives. If you are submitting childrens book material and feel your work is better. The following agents are currently accepting submissions. She brings her personable, efficient and creative approach to pairing artists with publishers and ensuring projects run smoothly. Managing agents work closely with artists and authors to fully maximize their potential, from debut picture books to established and prizewinning titles. Follow each publishers submission guidelines when submitting your query, manuscript, or illustrations.
Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of children s books. The best childrens book agents 2018 recommended by. We represent some poets but do not accept poetry submissions, though if you are a poet wishing to write longform work then we would welcome your submission. We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators and authorillustrators. We are still accepting fiction or nonfiction submissions from literary agents. Ive written and illustrated a picture book, ages 25, about a magpie bird. If youre an author who believes you have written a bestseller, you will need a literary agent to help you sell your book to a publisher. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. We consider all types of fiction and nonfiction as well as children s books.
We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators. It would helpful to know if you are submitting your work to other agents. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and email contacts. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their. Legitimate literary agencies do not charge writers any kind of fee. Welcome to bright children s authors and illustrators bright childrens represents a full spectrum of creative talent within the childrens publishing industry. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on. Find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Talent often lies latent, undiscovered hiding in obscurity due to nothing. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. We do not currently accept picture book submissions but are aiming to do so in the future. Miri leshempelly is a childrens book author and illustrator of many.
Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors from around the world. She represents writers and illustrators for picture books both fiction and. We welcome submissions from debut authors and illustrators as well as those in.
Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens book. At present they are not accepting submissions until after 1 october 20. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept children s books directly from. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Be sure to check out our list of 21 uk literary agents accepting submissions via email. Please send the first three chapters of your novel or nonfiction. We tend to dive straight into the writing before looking at an authors covering letter and so it is the story that captures us first. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. If you have written a novel or a proposal for a nonfiction book, please fill in the form below, copying and pasting your material in the relevant fields. Welcome to the submissions page for the curtis brown books department. Read the agency s site for specific submission details and what each agent accepts not every agent at an agency accepts picture book art andor manuscripts.
If you are submitting a sciencefiction or fantasy novel, please use our new submissions engine brightfount. Affirm press affirm press accept unsolicited submissions from authors and agents and consider literary fiction plus all genres. We are interested in fiction and nonfiction books for children of all ages, as well as board books, decks, activity kits, and other unusual or novelty formats. Darley anderson children s book agency is open to and welcomes submissions and we consider everything that comes into the agency. They accept submissions from the uk and signed welsh horror author craig jones to a four book deal. Manuscript guidelines in the first instance, please send the following. It was got a very favourable report from a ms assessment service. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. Find all childrens book agents accepting submissions here. If youd like to submit to us, please follow these guidelines. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Please read the our agents pages on our website and determine the full circle literary agent that is the best fit for your work.
The best children s book agents 2020 as recommended by their writers and. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors based all over the world. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary. Shes especially keen on finding debut authors as well as growing a list of talented illustrators. Please take a look around the site, and see the submissions guidelines. She is now a partner at the agency and continues to represent michael bonds paddington bear alongside a wide range of childrens book authors and illustrators from preschool books to ya novels handling.
As a growing uk literary agency seeking new authors, we are accepting submissions in all categories. Please write a oneline elevator pitch and up to three comparable books or. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly. When open, they accept email submissions only and should reply in six to ten weeks. But here in australia it seems all publishers are either not accepting childrens picture books or are only accepting submissions via agents. Childrens illustration agent uk freddie focuses on trade picture books in brights childrens illustrations. Do not submit children s picture books which you consider to be complete with finished art, since we want the flexibility to help improve and refine your concept.
If youre looking for an agent, shed be delighted to hear from you. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. You can find full listings of uk agents in the writers and artists yearbook or the writers. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Following our submission guidelines will lead to your work being considered by our agency, if you do not follow the guidelines your submission will be discarded. We strongly recommend electronic submissions as it is a faster and easier way for you to submit. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uk s leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Chronicle books will only accept children s book submissions on paper. Jodie hodges represents only childrens authors and illustrators. The miles stott children s literary agency was established in 2003. Because wacky bee is the publishing arm of the writers advice centre our submissions process is slightly different from that of other publishers.
We are currently not accepting picture book submissions. But most uk publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you will need to submit your work through an agent. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Alice works with new and established writers and illustrators at every stage of their career, helping them navigate the publishing process and protecting their interests. She is a specialist literary agent for childrens books and young adult fiction.
Eddison pearson this is a small agency that deals mainly with childrens books. If you would like to make a submission to amber, you need to send a covering email that also has your complete manuscript and one page synopsis attached to it. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Read our guidelines for submission including postal details and. This does not list agents, but it may help you find a way to live without oneand the. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou treleaven. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency.
Following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited. Submit to submissions at milesstottagency dot co dot uk. List of childrens publishers in uk accepting unsolicited. Our children s department is famous for encouraging new writers. That said, it is very important that you follow our submission guidelines precisely.
You will hear from us only if we have a potential project suited to your style. Children s books should be inclusive, and alice is keen to see submissions from writers and artists from communities currently underrepresented. The complete text of the chapter about agents in my c. We are a small independent uk childrens book publisher, concentrating on books for 312 year olds. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. They are currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts for picture, middle grade equivalent to the 812 age readership in the uk and young adult books. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Our team researched the 75 top children s book publishers in the world that currently accept submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. Although currently not accepting picture books, amber and her agency is accepting submissions children. Please read through our guidelines carefully before sending your manuscript. The lindsay literary agency is always on the look out for exciting projects from both debut authors and published writers.
Childrens uk book publishers accepting submissions wacky bee. Book agents looking for new writers literary agents for childrens books 20192020. What to do if your book gets stolen publishers accepting submissions from. Our team nancy miles, mandy suhr and victoria birkett are experienced children s publishing professionals with proven and indepth knowledge of the uk and. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
We are always interested in receiving submissions from talented writers and illustrators. At miles stott children s literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of childrens books for all ages. We are a top uk based literary agency representing a broad range of childrens and young peoples books and illustrators. Submissions of novels, nonfiction and picture books are accepted digitally. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking.