EMMANUEL OMODEINDE JOHN MURRAY, HACHETTE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I work on non-fiction, including narrative histories, biographies, smart thinking and big ideas about all topics. I’m British-Nigerian and particularly interested in Afro-diasporic literary fiction and non-fiction.


JOELLE OWUSU-SEKYERE CORONET/HODDER, HACHETTE COMMISSIONING EDITOR CHILDREN’S


KWAKU OSEI-AFRIFA HODDER STUDIO, HACHETTE  CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I’m an editor working on speculative fiction, and select narrative non-fiction. On my bucket list is poetry and submissions from underrepresented backgrounds—in particular queer writers of colour.


FICTION NON–FICTION


I’m a non-fiction editor, working on memoir, pop culture, popular science and humour. I am excited to publish career bible Black and Great by Rene Germain and the bold, historical It’s a Continent by China Ukata and Astrid Madimba.


KADIJA SESAY PEEPAL TREE/FREELANCE  CHILDREN’S


JASMINE RICHARDS STORYMIX EDITORIAL DIRECTOR & FOUNDER CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I am a writer and editor with 15 years’ experience in chil- dren’s publishing. I founded Storymix, a book packager with a social purpose. We create stories with inclusive casts of characters and paid opportunities for writers and illustrators of colour. (See Column, p22.)


FICTION NON–FICTION


I work with writers of African and Asian descent in all genres. As an ardent anthologist, I’ve edited poets, fiction writers, playwrights, memoirists and essayists. I’m also a scholar researching Black British publishers. (See Column, p21.)


CALAH SINGLETON PROFILE BOOKS EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I work across fiction and non-fiction. I’m interested in everything, but particularly mental health and wellbeing, slightly magical novels, urbanisation and the environ- ment. I’m excited to be publishing Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge this month.


DELAYNA SPENCER SAGE PUBLISHING SENIOR COMMISSIONING EDITOR, EDUCATION CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I started at SAGE in 2015 as an editorial assistant, and have had the pleasure of working across a range of disciplines including sociology, criminology and media. My current focus is commissioning academic and professional titles in education.


NICOLE THOMAS GREENFINCH, QUERCUS, HACHETTE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I am an editorial assistant supporting on a non-fiction list of beautifully illustrated titles. My expertise is in lifestyle non-fiction works.


MAXINE SIBIHWANA SQUARE PEG, VINTAGE, PRH EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I’m an editorial assistant, a writer and performance poet working on transforming the commercial non-fiction space to include as many diverse voices as possible. As a Ugandan, I’m particularly interested in bringing more East African perspectives to the forefront.


SUHER SOFI HQ, HARPERCOLLINS EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I’m interested in finding stories that are redefining stereotypes, tackling taboos, and finding new voices that will disrupt the industry and make the publishing space more diverse and inclusive. I’m particularly interested in lifestyle non-fiction and narrative non-fiction.


MARIANNE TATEPO EBURY, PRH COMMISSIONING EDITOR CHILDREN’S


Founder FICTION NON–FICTION


I work on wellbeing, food and drink, gift, humour, illustrated, and occasionally narrative. As a Belgo- Cameroonian, I speak French and Dutch and am interested in translations. I publish Dr Olivia Remes, Paula Sutton (@HillHouseVintage) and Guilaine Kinouani.


KEN WILSON-MAX ALANNA MAX  CHILDREN’S


FICTION NON–FICTION


I am an award-winning illustrator who designs and pub- lishes books for the very young for publishers across the globe. I was born in Zimbabwe and live in London, where I own an indie called Alanna Max.


For more information about the Black Agents & Editors’ Group, including contact details and membership, visit blackagentsandeditors.com.


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