Before joining Bright’s children’s division, Amy worked at both The Blair Partnership and WME supporting a wide range of clients from bestselling and debut authors to global brands. Prior to this she spent three years as a Development and Production Editor at Nelson Thornes, an educational publisher which is now part of Oxford University Press. Amy’s broad publishing experience alongside her passion for storytelling in all mediums makes her a supportive and enthusiastic agent.

Amy is currently on maternity leave, for all enquiries, get in touch here.

My passion is for ideas: finding, shaping, and connecting them across picture books, preschool, nonfiction, and graphic novels. I love helping writers and illustrators refine their work, develop their storytelling, and navigate the publishing world and I have a keen eye for projects that truly stand out. Above all, I’m committed to championing underrepresented voices and ensuring children’s books reflect the richness of the world, keeping the young reader central to every new story.

I am always seeking creative, proactive, and friendly artists who are both conscientious and highly reliable. My work is fueled by real-world testing and if my consumer group (my children) loves it, I know we’ve got a winner! I specialise in projects, across all genres and age ranges, that are humorous, quirky, or designed to open up great conversations. Nicky has worked on large, complex, branded characters, and is not only well-versed in deal structure but, with strategic thinking, also encourages the growth of backlist titles.

I keep a close eye on the evolving global Children’s Publishing landscape, and I specialise in representing whimsical, narrative lead artists that are sure to inspire and enchant young readers. I’m conscientious, flexible, and a keen listener, aiming to be a calm and trusted pair of hands on every project. What I truly delight in is cultivating meaningful, long-term partnerships. My background in international law also means I have a considered insight into the crucial space where the creative and the contractual meet.

Vicki founded The Bright Agency in 2003, one of the fastest-growing and established children’s literary and illustration agencies with a global reach. Thrice Nominated for Literary Agent of the Year, she has spent the last 22 years as principal author/illustrator agent for the company, leading the way for innovation and foresight in the recruitment and development of Bright artists’ work.

Formal training in Graphic Design has given Vicki an expert eye for spotting visually distinctive content whilst maintaining a confident commercial focus. After graduating, Vicki set out to start a pioneering agency that prioritised the creative needs of its artists and publishers as well as the legal and financial offerings of an agency. Bright has since grown into one of the most forward-thinking talent management agencies, with exceptional results in the last 20 years, now managing artists including Benji Davies, Chris Chatterton and Yasmeen Ismail, to name a few.

Richard Scrivener sits on the board of The Bright Agency, where he leads the development of the company’s film, television, stage and merchandising rights portfolio. With over three decades of experience in the children’s publishing industry, Richard is a leading figure at the intersection of children’s publishing and screen. He has brokered numerous high-profile option agreements with major studios and producers in both Hollywood and the UK. Richard’s passion lies in understanding and maintaining the integrity of an author or artist’s vision, whilst at the same time, securing the best deal possible for the benefit of the client.

Richard has a proven record of building partnerships with broadcasters, streamers and production companies. His expertise and longstanding relationships ensure Bright’s creators find the right media home for their work. He also helps clients by navigating new business models being created by the fast-changing media landscape. And more generally supports the Bright senior management and agent team with strategic advice in relation to contractual matters and key publisher relationships.