The SAA are very pleased to be supporting the World Illustration Awards by sponsoring The SAA Agents Award for New Talent.
children’s books 
We would like to introduce you to Sophie Souris, the latest character from the ever imaginative Sophie Tilley. Sophie Souris is a little French mouse who has a beautiful vintage style dress shop and a heart of gold.
With Bologna Children's Book Fair coming up later this month, we couldn't think of a better time to be welcoming the arrival of this delightful character. Sophie Tilley is represented by Artist Partners
‘It’s been an exciting start to the year for Bright artists with a lot to follow in 2013. Take a look below at all the latest news from Bright Group International:
We are extremely excited and proud to announce that Ada Grey, one of Bright’s newest stars has been chosen by Bloomsbury for their new royal baby book ‘Shh don’t wake the royal baby!’ Due for release to coincide with the birth of the royal baby. Ada has also been signed up to a two book deal with Little Tiger Press - we are very excited to see Ada’s progression with us this year, stay tuned!
Nicola O’Byrne’s debut picture book, ‘Open Very Carefully’ has been published this month by Nosy Crow and is available to buy on Amazon Now! This funny tale for young children is about a very grumpy crocodile trapped in entirely the wrong story – a must read for your kids!
We’re sending big congratulations over the pond to our US agent Kirsten Hall and to our UK based artist Shelagh McNicholas for their book, ‘Tea Time with Sophia Grace and Rosie’ making its debut on the Ellen Show! The book, published by Scholastic was quickly put together by those involved to feature Ellen’s favourite guests, Sophia Grace and Rosie.
And finally our wonderful Ben Mantle has won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award! Competing against 50 other picture books, ‘Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit’ published by Egmont won the votes and affections of over 1300 school children.
This masterpiece drawn by Rohan Eason appears on the front cover of the childrens' classic 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'. Published by Vintage, Rohan has also illustrated the sequel 'Black Hearts in Battersea' due out this month. He says "...the last illustrator to do them was one of my favourites, Edward Gorey, so I was very excited to be given the chance to do the new versions."
Rohan Eason is represented by Illustration
Bright group are delighted to represent new artist Yasmeen Ismail. Yasmeen has secured two picture deals with trade publishing houses and is working on her first range of stationary for a well known london gallery.
Lisa Hunt has recently produced some wonderful artwork for the lovely people at Inkrobin. The illustrations are for the cute story 'The Hippo, The Rhino, The Elephant and Me', a tale of the fun things you do when your friends are rather large animals! It is to be an exciting Ipad app, and the client was over the moon with the work Lisa did on it... see for yourselves!
Lisa Hunt is represented by the Organisation
We are excited to announce not one, but TWO brand new illustrators to join The Organisation! Introducing Leo Broadley, with his wonderfully lively ink drawings that fizz with action and humour , and then there's Victoria Assanelli with her gorgeous illustrations that glow with warmth and texture to create a real magical quality. Both are already very successful artists and we think this will long continue so check out their portfolios and enjoy the fantastic work on display!
Leo Broadley ans Victoria Assanelli are represented by The Organisation
The University of Aberdeen has recently commissioned Natalie Kilany to illustrate "The Kings Dream", a fairytale written by Jackie Ross. The story follows a King who is troubled by nightmares; with worries of what the future holds for his people. None of his expert advisors can explain his dreams, but a young hill farmer has insights which help the King harness the collective wisdom of his people and let him sleep peacefully once more. Natalie says "In a nut shell the fairytale tells the story of two contrasting futures faced by Britain's hill communities, based on research from the Sustainable Uplands project. This was a fantastic book to work on, I was given complete creative freedom that I utterly enjoyed and flourished in." Commissioner Mark Reed was very happy too, he said of the illustrations "... they’re BEAUTIFUL!!!! Really great job Natalie and bang on time! Very pleased indeed..."
Natalie Kilany is represented by Illustration