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Inky illustration agency, representing outstanding international illustrators. We specialise in childrens book illustrations, book covers, fairy tale illustrations and childrens product illustration. As illustrators agents we have over 35 years experience of creating top quality illustration for magazines and editorial as well as fiction and nonfiction childrens books. The magical characters brought to life by sarahs stunning illustrations show her talent for sophisticated childrens book illustration that appeals to all ages. We are a small team passionate about illustration, specialising in publishing and particularly childrens publishing. The economist us edition our 2020 coasters collection in support of womens rights to choose, have all. Illustration agency, hire an illustrator inky illustration. She then turned her attention to raising three children and, as many parents do, became immersed in childrens books once again. Marston book services ltd, one of the leading independent distributors in the uk, is responsible for distributing their titles.
My name is aveliya and i really love to work with childrens illustration. We work hard finessing portfolios and look to facilitate positive, creative relationships with major trade publishers for all our illustrators, and showcase their work at the major international trade shows. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. As one of the leading children s illustration agencies in the world, plum pudding illustration agency is known for being one of the most dynamic, passionate and proactive agencies, representing some of the most talented children s illustrators from across the globe. We are proud to have become one of the most prominent, multidisciplined illustration agencies in the creative industry, serving awardwinning agencies, publishers and international brands across the world for over 25 years.
These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Aspiring childrens book illustrators should consider joining the society of childrens book writers and illustrators, which has a vast wealth of resources from educational programs to. The 26 childrens book illustration styles which have been shown in the portfolio are suitable for different age groups of children and also, depending upon the requirement of the story, a style can be chosen. Childrens book illustrations the artworks illustration agency. The book agents below are the best childrens literary agents based on sales for the most popular childrens book subgenres. Representing leading artists who produce childrens and decorative work to. We are looking for picture book authors, illustrators and authorillustrators. Resources listing literary agents and artists representatives. We are always interested in receiving submissions from talented writers and illustrators. Choose the childrens book agent youd like to submit to. The miles stott childrens literary agency was established in 2003. Browse stunning illustration portfolios from our international children s book illustrators who bring your story to life with engaging artwork.
From upandcoming artists to industry icons, we make it easy for you to find the right illustrator for your project. Whatever your request, we are ready to get our fingers inky bringing you the powerful, inspired artwork that you need. Portfolios of the work of all our illustrators can be viewed here. Childrens book illustrations hire british childrens. We recognise that writing books is a long game and we help our clients to. In 1975, sheldon fogelman made the transition from attorney to agent to the growing number of childrens book authors and illustrators seeking his advice on literary matters. Over our more than 40 years as a london illustration agency, we have worked with some of the most amazing illustrators, artists and creatives in recent generations.
Kidshannon representing childrens illustrators worldwide. Folio illustration agency illustrators and artists portfolios. Allied artists illustration agency is a professional illustration agency specialising in publishing illustration, particularly childrens illustration. Even if every manuscript received was a harry potter or very hungry caterpillar in waiting hmm, new idea for a childrens book the very hungry harry potter, they are going to pass on most of them. Folio illustration agency illustrators and artists. Sheldon fogelman agency specializing in childrens book. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. For childrens book illustrators the situation is definitely a little different. Crafting an effective plot for childrens books writers. Please send a short covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself, your writing andor illustration background and your publishing experience if any. They accept nonfiction ideas with a strong market appeal as well as some fiction. Literary agents are inundated with hundreds of manuscripts a year, they cant possibly take on every unpublished author which queries them.
Below is a small selection of some of the childrens book projects we have worked on. If youre looking for an agent, shed be delighted to hear from you. She worked for several different publishing houses including rights director at penguin childrens books before becoming an agent. Submit samples of your work to us at the darley anderson childrens book agency ltd.
A background to our artists, clients and a wide ranging gallery of beautiful artwork. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Though like authors many represent themselves, more work with agents known in this case as artists representatives, and unpublished illustrators are able to become clients for agentsthough sometimes not without many mailings, portfolio dropoffs, and. Find out how to be join our our talented illustrators and view the profiles and. Childrens book illustration styles children book illustrations. It also contains tips on how to submit your work, and guides to what specific agents are looking for, as far as childrens book illustration is concerned. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and nonfiction. Representing leading artists who produce childrens and decorative work to commission or license. Our illustrators darley anderson childrens book agency london. For well over two decades lemonade illustration agency have established itself as one of the industrys leading illustration agencies working in childrens picture books, fiction publishing, kidslit, educationalelt publishing and childrens media markets across the global marketplace. Darley anderson childrens book agency london and uk. At miles stott childrens literary agency we represent authors and illustrators of children s books for all ages. Apr 21, 2014 established in 2010 by shaun russell and justin chaloner, candy jar books publishes both childrens and adult titles. Scbwi members should be sure to get their free agents directory.
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