THE BLACK AGENTS THE AGENTS
DAVINIA ANDREW-LYNCH ANDLYN FOUNDER / LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I predominantly represent children’s and young adult writers, but I also have a small list of adult fiction authors. My clients include Annabelle Sami, Bex Hogan, Malcolm Duffy and Davina Tijani. I also created the FAB Prize with Faber Children’s, which is now in its fifth year.
SILÉ EDWARDS MUSHENS ENTERTAINMENT LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I predominantly represent a non-fiction list, with a handful of fiction authors. My taste is wide-ranging, but I love a book that can teach you something or a story that is compelling from beginning to end.
NELLE ANDREW RACHEL MILLS LITERARY LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I represent bestselling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction. I was shortlisted for the British Book Awards’ Literary Agent of the Year in 2018 (and again this year), and was a Bookseller Rising Star in 2016. My list covers literary and commercial fiction, and narrative non-fiction.
ELISE DILLSWORTH ELISE DILLSWORTH AGENCY LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I represent literary fiction and non-fiction, with a keen aim to reflect writing that is international. Authors on my list include Anthony Joseph, Irenosen Okojie (winner of the 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing) and Yewande Omotoso.
VANESSA GROSSETT THE AUTHORS CARE AGENCY LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
My clients include bestselling author Parker J Cole. I am also a columnist for the UK’s leading Black gospel publi- cation Keep the Faith, where I write about the publishing industry. I represent writers of literary fiction, commer- cial fiction, historical fiction and romance.
NATALIE JEROME AEVITAS CREATIVE MANAGEMENT LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
KEMI OGUNSANWO THE GOOD LITERARY AGENCY LITERARY AGENT CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION FICTION NON–FICTION
I specialise in commercial non-fiction and am always on the lookout for books and voices that are game- changers. As a literary agent, my clients include David Harewood, Sir Lenny Henry, Eric Collins, Rene Germain and Alex Holmes. I’m Welsh too!
GYAMFIA OSEI THE GOOD LITERARY AGENCY AGENCY ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S
Currently building a list across literary and commercial fiction, and a bespoke list of non-fiction, I represent a broad range of outstanding writers from diverse backgrounds. I’m drawn to global stories that explore cultural and/or social issues, coming-of-age, romance and fantasy.
EMMA PATERSON AITKEN ALEXANDER LITERARY AGENT & DIRECTOR CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION FICTION NON–FICTION
I’m focused on authors who are underrepresented in mainstream publishing. I have a particular affinity for commercial women’s fiction, character-driven middle- grade fiction, classic whodunits and narrative non-fiction exploring themes of love, mental health and identity.
THE BLACK AGENTS THE EDITORS
ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS THE BOROUGH PRESS, HARPERCOLLINS EDITOR
CHILDREN’S FICTION NON–FICTION
I work on literary and commercial literary fiction and non-fiction. Upcoming titles include Of This Our Country, an essay collection featuring Nigerian writers, Available by Laura Friedman Williams and The Unfortunates by J K Chukwu.
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I represent literary fiction, poetry and a wide range of non-fiction. My authors include Bernardine Evaristo, Mona Chalabi, Mary Jean Chan, Rachel Long, Sam Knight, Paul Mendez, Olivia Sudjic, Shon Faye, Ash Sarkar, Emma Dabiri, Natasha Brown, Chris Power and Elaine Castillo.
NAZIMA ABDILLAHI HACHETTE CHILDREN’S GROUP EDITOR CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I am a children’s and YA fiction editor, and adore escaping into adventurous tales with witty protago- nists and breathtaking imagery. I’m passionate about platforming underrepresented voices and stories. When I’m not reading (or thinking about reading) I’m probably bingeing the same three shows.
KRYSTLE APPIAH MACMILLAN CHILDREN’S BOOKS EDITOR CHILDREN’S
FICTION NON–FICTION
I work on fiction, non-fiction and poetry for readers aged six-plus. I adore fast-paced middle grade and YA that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a British-Ghanaian, I have long been a champion of diverse authors and am delighted to receive great concepts by writers of colour.
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