Author and artist care is central to all we do.

Alex is a Children’s Illustration Agent at Bright. Both creative and savvy, she pairs talented illustrators with manuscripts that perfectly complement their unique strengths and artistic styles. From board books through middle grade, no matter the format, Alex is well-versed in building spectacular relationships between client and artist.

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 visual storytelling, and I specialize in trade children’s book publishing at Bright. I represent an array of award-winning artists worldwide. Having worked in this industry for over 20 years as a book designer and art buyer, I help my clients find the best artist to meet their aesthetic needs. I personally curate my artists’ portfolios and develop their author/illustrated picture book stories for acquisition. I’m always looking for new talent whom I can mentor into strong children’s book professionals, especially artists with whom publishers can confidently collaborate for successful partnerships.

Nicky joined Bright in 2014 with extensive knowledge of the publishing industry, having worked in both editorial and product development for 10 years. With an unparalleled passion for driving and fostering growth, Nicky brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her role. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment and an unyielding belief in the power of collaboration, working on high-profile book deals with her efficient, hard-working and personable approach. Warm and sincere, she has a great understanding of the needs of the artist whilst delivering what is required for a publisher’s success. 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.

Susan is dedicated to nurturing and empowering artists and authors at all stages of their creative careers. Tuned-in to the evolving needs of the global Children’s Publishing landscape, she is well-versed in curating memorable portfolios that will inspire and enchant young readers. Conscientious, flexible and a keen listener, Susan is a calm and trusted pair of hands when running any project, and delights in cultivating meaningful partnerships. Her background in international law gives her a considered insight where the creative and contractual meet.

Children’s Education and Religion Agent

An award-winning design director, Robbin brings her vast experience of the publishing world to successfully pair great artists with outstanding clients. Since joining Bright in 2017, she has led the growth of Bright’s Education and Religion division in the US and has developed a glowing reputation for providing genuine and insightful advice to all. With compassion and care, Robbin has guided countless brilliant projects and has been the agent behind a host of major titles in the children’s publishing world.

Robyn has been with Bright 7 years and counting. After returning from maternity leave, she now heads up the UK Children’s Illustration team, and brings with her a wealth of agenting experience, as well as publishing knowledge from her previous career as an editor.

Emily joined The Bright Agency team in 2022 and has worked in many aspects of the publishing industry, including eBooks, textbooks, medical journals, and trade marketing. She has a BA in English and a minor in Business from William & Mary, as well as a graduate certificate from the Denver Publishing Institute. Emily has always aspired to be either an artist or an agent, and loves that she can bring her two passions together.

Emily brings a rich publishing background to the UK team, having worked across middle-grade fiction, non-fiction and poetry books. With a degree in English and History of Art, she has a deep appreciation for the power of visual storytelling and the way it draws in both curious new readers and story-hungry imaginators.

Her passion lies in the transformative nature of children’s books, and she takes a versatile and thoughtful approach to discovering and championing talent. Emily is dedicated to nurturing artists and helping bring stories to life - one beautifully illustrated book at a time.

Francesca works with the BCI UK team, developing artists and working with our Educational clients.

With a great love for foreign languages, literature and linguistics, a Master’s in Publishing, and a passion for all things books, Márcia dove headfirst into the world of foreign rights.

Now, having worked for various publishers, Márcia has an in-depth knowledge of licensing, co-editions and international publishing markets.

Márcia’s bubbly personality, creativity and enthusiasm make her a pleasure to work with, bringing energy and expertise to everything she does.

Meggie has joined The Bright Agency after two adventurous years on the Special Sales team at Bloomsbury, where she organised bespoke print runs for children’s trade titles. Under her belt, you can also find a BSc in Film, where she specialised in 3D Animation, and an MA in International Publishing. In her free time, Meggie enjoys digital illustration, hot chocolates and horror novels.

Sarah is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona where she studied Linguistics and French Language and Literature. With lifelong experience as an artist herself, Sarah brings a creative eye to the team. She’s dedicated to helping connect clients and artists in order to bring every project to life.