The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.
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Paul Black, Brand Partnerships Director at The Bright Agency is further expanding their reach into licensing with the signing of award-winning picture book creator and artist Catherine Rayner, whom he now represents across licensing, advertising and editorial work. David Higham Associates continues to represent Rayner’s literary, film and television rights.
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Becca Thorne envisions Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet through delicate linocuts and botanical storytelling for The Folio Society.
Bristol-based illustrator Becca has crafted a series of evocative linocuts that immerse readers in Agnes Hathaway’s world of plants, bees, and rural mysticism.
Her five full-page illustrations, along with botanical drop caps and a gilded funeral wreath on the sage linen slipcase, intertwine with Maggie O’Farrell’s poignant narrative to highlight themes of love, loss, and the natural cycle of life.
Becca Thorne is represented by IllustrationX
The artwork beautifully complements the edition’s tactile, screen-printed design, enhancing the reader’s experience of Shakespeare’s son through a contemporary lens of folklore-inspired imagery.
Neal teams up, once again, with Michael Rosen to bring the viral poem-turned-picture book Hot Food: Nice! to life - a deliciously chaotic tale of a too-hot potato, a well-intentioned (but hapless) dad - what could possibly go wrong?
Joe Lillington takes us on a global story with Wild Journey, a brand-new story collection by A.M. Dassu that follows five children across five countries on one big adventure.
Celebrated illustrator Adam Stower has just been awarded the prestigious 2025 German Children’s Book Prize for his work on Murray the Viking (published in Germany as Muffin und Tört bei den Wikingern).
We are delighted to announce a new book coming out in 2026 in the award winning science series by Dr Sheila Kanani.
Delighted to be asked by Watkins publishing to produce a book entitled: Tale of the Dark Feminine written by V Castro - to be published on the 15th October this year...
Following the madcap adventures of The Impossible Quests, Dotty Sutton reunites with author Sam Copeland and Puffin to deliver another riotous tale packed with peril, comedy, and brilliantly bold artwork.
We’re thrilled to share Nila Aye’s playful illustrations created for author Kes Gray’s picture book Thoughts From a Quiet Bench. The award-winning duo collaborated on this joyful book, encouraging children to slow down and start noticing the world around them.
Pintachan brings spooky charm and retro flair to Elvira’s First Book of Monsters, an officially licensed children’s board book.
Written by Elvira (Mistress of the Dark), Pintachan was entrusted with creating engaging, playful visuals to introduce classic horror icons; vampires, zombies, witches, ghosts, aliens and more, to young readers and enduring fans alike.
As an officially licensed early-concept board book featuring glow-in-the-dark highlights on the cover, the project demanded a tone that balanced creepy fun with youthful accessibility.
Pintachan infused each whimsical monster with colourful character, resulting in a visually lively and mischievously charming book that delights audiences with its style, humour, and just the right touch of spookiness.
Published by Running Press Kids, you can buy a copy here.