We are a close-knit, collaborative team who love working together to build thriving careers for our authors.
The whole team at DA Children’s are dedicated to our author’s successes. Our primary agents work tirelessly on behalf of their clients, frequently negotiating six-figure deals and selling titles in hotly contested auctions. They are also wise supporters for clients at every stage of their career, from debut publication through to long-term success. Alongside primary agents, we have an International Rights Manager focused on selling our client’s books across the globe, a dedicated North American Rights Agent, and Film & TV agents who help to bring our bestselling books to the big and small screen.
We're thrilled to share that #MartyMoose: First Class Mischief by @misspowellpeeps, edited by the wonderful @GrainneClear, has been longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2026!📚🏆
Thank you to the @BranfordBoase team and congratulations to the longlisted authors and editors!
💣 Check out the stunning cover for #TheBlitzSisters 💣
3 sisters. 2 devastating bomb blasts. 1 life-changing war…
I recently shared my thoughts on this powerful, epic #WW2 story so thank you @FaberChildrens @literatasarah for this copy. Out 26/2 for 9+.
https://checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/the-blitz-sisters-judith-eagle/
Experience this fandom-centric romcom about self-confidence and the power of finding the people who just get you in this beautifully light-hearted YA from bestselling author @reekles, perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Jenny Han. Read on BorrowBox now!
We’re so pleased to shared that SHADOWHALL ACADEMY: THE WHISPERING WALLS by @Hickesy 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!
With AI influencer robots taking the internet by storm, Mikah and his friends team up to make their own content. No robots, no AI, just human beings in all their fallible glory. But when fame tastes sweet, how far can you go before it turns sour? 🖤
Clare Wallace Managing Director & Literary Agent
Kristina Egan Director & Head of International Rights
Becca Langton Senior Literary Agent & North American Rights
Lucy Irvine Literary Agent
Lorna Hemingway Literary & Illustration Agent
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Chloe Davis Associate Agent
Helen Dudley Financial Controller
Maleeha Mir Agency Assistant
Tung Yi Lai Rights Assistant