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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We’re so pleased to shared that SHADOWHALL ACADEMY: THE WHISPERING WALLS by Phil Hickes has been selected to form the shortlist for Leicester’s #OurBestBook 2026! Congratulations to their top 5 authors and many thanks to the participating schools for their input! Congrats Phil 🎉

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share that BIRDIE by @jprosewriter.bsky.social has been shortlisted for Biblio-Buzz 2026 book awards with the ceremony at the Alexander Palace 🎉 #booksky Huge congratulations to @jprosewriter.bsky.social! #bibliobuzz #bibliobuzz2026 #birdie

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We’re over the moon that THREE books from our clients have been included in the longlist for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 🎉✨ Congratulations to all those included in this list of books!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We can’t wait for the 2026 publication of this brilliant gothic horror, TEMPLE FALL by R.L. Boyle! 🤩

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Merry December! It’s the last #kidlitartpostcard of the year, so I thought I’d send the year out in style with this posh little caroling quartet. I’m on the lookout for new projects in both PB and MG. Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social

Cozy Children’s Book style illustration showing 2 mice, a hedgehog, and a mole Christmas caroling at night in a winter, snow covered forest. They are caroling at the home of 3 chipmunks. The chipmunks live in a big tree with a door and glowing windows in the trunk. A mother chipmunk stands in the doorway with light spilling out through the open door. 2 little chipmunks, a boy and a girl, peep out through an upstairs window. The little boy chipmunk is waving excitedly to the carolers below, and the little girl chipmunk is clasping her paws in delight. The ground and bushes are covered with snow. Once of the mouse carolers is standing a bit in front of the others, mouth wide open in song with his hand gesturing dramatically.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We are so delighted to share that we have *THREE BOOKS* from our clients shortlisted for the Peters Children’s of the Year Shortlist 2026! 🎉

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share that TRAUMALAND by Josh Silver has been shortlisted for the Redbridge Book Awards 2026!✨ A huge congratulations to all the authors shortlisted! 🎉 #RedbridgeBookAwards2026 #Traumaland #Teen

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Last night the Darley Anderson Children’s crew swapped book pitches for plots… and a mysterious crime was officially on our hands! 🎉 We toasted another fantastic year of stories, creativity (and masterful disguise!)🥂🕵️‍♀️ #booksky www.instagram.com/p/DR2F6oDjOW...

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We’re so thrilled to see YA novel, TRAUMALAND by Josh Silver included in The Best Children’s Books of 2025 in the @observeruk.bsky.social ✨🎉 Read the article here: observer.co.uk/culture/book...

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The best children’s books of 2025 | The Observer

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Happy #WorkInPublishing Week! 📚 This week, the team have been chatting about their top tips on breaking into the publishing industry! We hope you enjoy learning more about the industry & hearing a few nuggets of wisdom from our team. Check out our post: www.instagram.com/p/DRVDir_DF_...

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that BIRDIE by @jprosewriter.bsky.social, TRAUMALAND by Josh Silver & THE BINDING SPELL by Marisa Linton have been shortlisted for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2026 across the two categories: Younger Age and Older Age! Congratulations to J.P., Josh, and Marisa

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Happy Publication Day to ARIANA GRANDE: HER LIFE AND MUSIC, ERA BY ERA by George Griffiths 🎉📚🤩 From Yours Truly to Wicked, Dangerous Woman to Eternal Sunshine, this is the ultimate and most up-to-date music biography of Ariana Grande, taking you on a journey through her eras.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thrilled to see TWO BOOKS from our clients shortlisted for the #IrishBookAwards in the category of Children’s Book Of The Year - Senior! #ConnOfTheDead from Dave Rudden & Ali Al Amine #MillyMcCarthyAndTheHauntedHouseHullabooloo by Leona Forde & Karen Harte @irishbookawards.bsky.social

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that FIVE amazing DACBA books have being nominated for the Carnegie Medals for Writing! 🔥 Congratulations to all - we couldn’t be more proud to represent you and your amazing books. @carnegiemedals.bsky.social

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We know the #Halloween is technically over… but there’s always time to enjoy some super spooky stories! At DACBA, we have books on this genre for readers of all ages to enjoy 👻🫣🎃

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

In case you missed it, we have some BIG NEWS... again! We’re beyond thrilled to welcome the amazing LUCY IRVINE to the team as an agent! 🥳🤩👏 Congratulations also to @beccalangton.bsky.social, stepping up as Senior Literary Agent, and to Kat Lenahan who will be building her own list!

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 02/11/2025

"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it." Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity. Here's how 👇 bit.ly/3JqsAug

An illustration by Tosin Akinkunmi from the front cover of What Happens Online - a boy smiling and leaning his face on his fist as he wears a gaming headset. Plus a quote from author Nathanael Lessore: "Fiction teaches empathy and creativity, and can be a powerful tool in the fight for a more positive masculinity"

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that BIRDIE by J.P.ROSE is the Diverse Book Awards 2025 Children's Book Winner! Congratulations @jprosewriter.bsky.social 🎉 #TheDBAwards #thediversebookawards

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We’re delighted to share that SIX books from our brilliant clients have been featured in this year’s BookTrust’s Great Books Guide! ✨ @booktrust.org.uk

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy November #kidlitartpostcard . Who else has been carving pumpkins? 🙋🏻‍♀️🎃 If you’re on the lookout for an illustrator to bring a little magic to a story, please reach out! I’m open to both PB and MG. Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social

Children’s book illustration showing 2 girls carving a Jack O Lamtern together on a stump in the woods. One girl is dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and holding a candle in her hand. The other girl is dressed like a wolf, and is reaching across to the other girl with a match to light tue pumpkin. In the background are trees ans bushes. The illustration is done is shades of purple and orange.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy Publication Day to two fabulous picture books, BLIZZ BUILDS A SNOWMAN and BOWIE JOINS THE TEAM by Caroline Crowe & illustrated Nia Gould 🌈 Discover more adventures from this loveable group of young weather characters in this Weather Tots series!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy Publication Day to THE STREET WHERE SANTA LIVES by @harriethowebks.bsky.social and illustrated by Julia Christians 🎄🎄🎄 This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy Publication Day to TIME TRAVEL IS NOT MY SUPERPOWER, by Nathanael Lessore & illustrated by Simran Diamond Singh ✨ Sara accidentally transports herself, her best friends and her nemesis back in time. From the hilarious series about all the different ways of being extraordinary!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

MORE BIG NEWS from us at DACBA! 🎉 We’re superbly proud to share that our very own Head of Rights, Kristina Egan, has be promoted to the position of Director of the Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency! Huge congratulations, Kristina 🤩 Full article: www.thebookseller.com/news/lorna-h...

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD by Nat Harrison was published this week! A page-turning retelling & timeless tale of travel, treachery and trust! Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Emma Carroll, bringing Jules Verne's classic Around the World in Eighty Days to life!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE by Nathanael Lessore, narrated by Michael Ajo has been selected for @thespeakies.bsky.social shortlist for Best Audiobook: Young Adult Books ✨ #thespeakies #whathappensonline

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We love this GORGEOUS window display of #TigersLastRoar at @maxminervas.bsky.social! ✨ If you’re around the area, please go & take a look 🤩🐅🐯 @harriethowebks.bsky.social #KatieCottle @templarbooks.bsky.social

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re delighted to share that THREE books from our wonderful clients have been selected for the World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books list!

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Roisin Hahessy @roisinhahessy.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Happy Kid Lit Postcard day 💛 . I draw pictures and tell stories for little readers and I am represented by Becca at Darley Anderson . www.rosha.ie . #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcard #picturebookportfoilo #kidlitillustration

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · 29/06/2025

The Bath Children's Novel Award 2025 is now open for submissions. This is our £5,000 prize for emerging / unagented children's authors of PBT CB MG and YA. Clare Wallace of Darley Anderson is judging and entries are invited until 30th Nov at: bathnovelaward.co.uk/childrens-no...

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Alberta Torres @albertatorres.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Alberta and I'm always on the lookout for projects *with a budget* 🤪 Find me at albertatorres.com or at my agency Darley Anderson for UK/NorthAmerica publishing. 👋

A greyscale illustration for a middle grade version of The Jungle Books, depicting Mowgli hanging from a tree in the jungle, being tickled by Kah the boa constrictor, who is itself wrapped around the same branch. Mowgli is laughing and Kah is smiling.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We’re so happy to see books from our lovely clients in this #September booklist from the @booktrust.org.uk Great to see Alberta Torres’ #WOWLookAtMe!, Polly Ho-Yen’s #WhenTheStormComes and @harriethowebks.bsky.social’s #TigersLastRoar included in this list 🤩📚

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We are thrilled to have *FOUR BOOKS* from our amazing clients shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2025 across the Children’s category & YA category! 📚🎉 #DiverseBookAwards #DBA2025 #Shortlisting

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Happy Publication Day to TIGER’S LAST ROAR, beautifully written by @harriethowebks.bsky.social & illustrated by Katie Cottle 📚✨ A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Happy Publication Day to SUPER GREAT KIDS’ STORIES: FROM STORYTELLERS AROUND THE WORLD, curated by podcast hosts Kim Normanton & David Smith & illustrated by Sally Agar and fellow illustrators: Camila Carrossine, Tinuke Fagborun, Melissa Greenwood, Kaley McKean & Terri Po! 🗺️🎨

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 09/09/2025

Our research shows that parents and carers often lack confidence choosing books that their child will enjoy. So every month we recommend our favourite new reads, covering a range of ages, formats and genres. Find September's picks: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommend…

The front covers of the books we recommend this month plus the words: "Books We Love in September"

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy Publication Day to THIS IS WHO I AM by @rashmiwriting.bsky.social & illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane ✨📚 Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy Publication Day to ELLORA MCGEE, TRAINEE BANSHEE: THE NEW SCHOOL by Sinéad O'Hart & illustrated by Úna Woods 🎉 Meet Ellora, a trainee banshee! Join her as she makes friends & learns to be true to yourself! This is a kind, funny book that fans of Isadora Moon will adore.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Ooh, one for the shopping list. Thanks for sharing. 🛍 📚 I used A Child Like You in our welcome back assembly to discuss worrying and hopeful events from the summer and revisit our values. Can't beat a quality text.

Book cover of 'A Child Like You' by Na'ima B. Robert and Nadine Kaadan.

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Nathanael Lessore has chosen St Joseph's RC to receive a £500 donation made by the @engmediacentre.bsky.social as part of his prize as winner of the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award for Writing 📚✨ Thank you @engmediacentre.bsky.social!🌟 #Carnegies2025

Nathanael Lessore at the podium smiling during his speech after winning the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers Choice Medal for Writing

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Happy Publication Day to THE WICKED LIES OF HABREN FAIRE by Anna Fiteni! 📚 This is an irresistible dark fae romantasy debut, inspired by Welsh mythology and perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Faebound, Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Happy ‘Paperback’ Publication Day to A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS by S. F. Williamson 🐉🔥 An epic, sweeping fantasy with an incredible Dark Academia setting, a clandestine, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and an unputdownable story!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Happy Publication Day to LUNA GRACE: GIRL FROM OUTER SPACE by Julie Sykes and wonderfully illustrated by Emily Jones 🚀👩‍🚀 📚✨ Meet Luna Grace, the girl from outer space! A delightful new series for young readers, about being yourself and dealing with your emotions.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Have you read this fab Q&A from our MD & Literary Agent, Clare Wallace? She is a Judge for The Bath Children’s Novel Award 2025 and in this special judge’s Q&A, she describes what makes a voice sing out and the qualities which make a standout opening page! bathnovelaward.co.uk/bath-childre...

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Bath Children’s Novel Award 2025 Judge: Clare Wallace

2025 judge Clare Wallace of Darley Andersen Children's Book Agency describes what makes a voice sing out and the qualities which make a standout opening page.

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a spot illustration from my most recent dummy. If you’re an editor and would like a peek at it, ask my agent! 😉 🌟I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social 🎨Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com. #kidlit

Children’s book spot illustration showing a boy and a red dragon marching from left to right. The dragon is behind the boy and is carrying a tall teetering stack of dishes. The boy is in front of the dragon and is carrying a bottle of soap and a scrub brush. A trail of soap bubbles float up and over both of them.

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Happy ‘Paperback’ Publication Day to THE TWITS NEXT DOOR by Greg James & Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones 📚✨ Jump into the paperback copy of this wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl’s most hilarious and popular creations, #TheTwits!

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We’re so excited to share some photos of this incredible bookshop window display, illustrated by the talented Emily Jones to celebrate the paperback release of #TheTwitsNextDoor at the @owlbookshop.bsky.social! 😍📚

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DA Children's Book Agency @da-childrens.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

So pleased to share that #KingOfNothing by Nathanael Lessore is the winner of the Lewisham Book Award 2025! Congratulations Nate 🎉

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