No Images? Click here Attending the London and Bologna Book Fairs this year will be Arabella Stein | UK Senior Managing Agent Representing illustrators and authors both established and at the beginning of their careers, Arabella is particularly drawn to artwork with an immediate and unforgettable impact; individual, yet relatable characters and a narrative that shows and never tells. Please book an appointment Attending LBF and Bologna | Call + 44 (0)207 326 9140 Nicky Lander | UK Commercial and Fiction Agent
Working across both children’s and fiction markets, Nicky represents an extensive portfolio of amazing artists. Early Readers, Black and White and Teen Fiction, through to all things novelty, pre-school and activity - whatever your needs are, get in touch and find out how Nicky can help! @NickyLander Attending LBF and Bologna | Call + 44 (0)207 326 9140 Susan Beveridge | Educational Agent Bright strives to give the most nurturing and supportive environment to our artists and clients. The same spirit is reflected in house, in our intercollegiate relationships. Susan works very closely with Lucie Luddington, and currently covers her maternity leave, reaching territories from the UK and USA to South East Asia. To find an artist that suits your educational needs get in touch with Susan! @folk_and_tales | +44 (0)755 765 6126 Attending LBF and Bologna | Call + 44 (0)207 326 9140 James Burns | US Senior Commercial and Fiction Agent
Having been a Bright agent for over 5 years, James has built his reputation on providing fantastic fuss-free creatives across all genres of children’s literature. When you receive your next manuscript, get in touch to see how James can help. +(0)01 646 577 9704 To meet and discuss James' portfolio of artists at LBF, please get in touch with Vicki Willden-Lebrecht | Founder and MD Having been on maternity leave for the last few months, Vicki’s role coming back will be to remain as Bright's MD and Arabella Stein will remain as Senior Managing Agent for the artists Vicki previously worked with. On her return, Vicki will continue to provide creative direction for The Bright Group’s artist portfolios, as well as looking at the retained rights of Bright’s top artists – and all opportunities to take their work beyond the book. She will also be forming new and interesting collaborative partnerships. “Working with artists, developing books, selling rights and strategizing for Bright’s artists is in my DNA. Since I established Bright fifteen years ago, it has reached such a strong place that I now feel confident acting in an advisory position – and supporting my team in all their endeavours.” @vickilebrecht | + 44 (0)79 684 716 18 To meet and discuss Vicki's portfolio of artists at LBF or Bologna, please book an appointment with Arabella Stein via To meet and discuss new opportunities with Vicki at LBF or Bologna please book an appointment with her via Alli Brydon | US Managing Agent
Alli joined the Bright Group in April 2015 as Managing Agent, overseeing the growth of the business in the US and also managing a boutique list of trade authors and illustrators. She brings ten years of experience as an editor of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages, and a focus in trade picture book acquisition and development. +(0)01 646 577 0831 To meet and discuss Alli's portfolio of artists at LBF or Bologna, please book an appointment with Arabella Stein via Anne Moore Armstrong | US Creative Agent
Anne Moore Armstrong has a publishing background of over twenty years as a children’s book designer at Little Brown and Candlewick Press, giving art direction to countless illustrators and creating picture books, young fiction and YA novel covers. +(0)01 216 333 4511 To meet and discuss Anne's portfolio of artists at LBF and Bologna, please book an appointment with Arabella Stein via Lucie Luddington | Senior Agent, Bright Educational Lucie enjoys every aspect of what she does, and above all thrives off the joy of matching an artist with a suitable client and commission; defining the ultimate partnership for both parties. Deeply knowledgeable she has a strong instinct for her market, building fantastic relationships on the way with her energetic and engaging personality. Currently on maternity leave, education agent Susan Beverage will be available to meet on Lucie's behalf at London Book Fair. Lucie will however be attending Bologna - please arrange to meet her via Susan. To meet and discuss Bright's education department's portfolio of artists at LBF or Bologna, please book an appointment Robbin Brosterman | US Commercial Agent Our newest agent, Robbin has a publishing background of over twenty years as an award-winning Design Director and Art Director for both DC Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment. She’s best known for creating the overall look and feel of two of the most acclaimed lines of graphic novels published in America. Robbin is particularly drawn to artwork with heart and visual sweetness, that is sometimes unique and quirky, but always remains accessible. @RBrosterman | +(0)01 646 236 0307 To meet and discuss Robbin's portfolio of artists at London Book Fair, please get in touch with Nicky Lander nicky@brightgroupinternational.com | + 44 (0)7557 996 833 To meet and discuss Robbin's portfolio of artists at Bologna, please get in touch with James Burns james@brightgroupinternational.com | +(0)01 646 577 9704 Please do get in touch with our agents to find out more about their specialist area within Children's Publishing and the range of artists available at Bright Group International. |