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What Emily is looking for
Emily represents children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA, and non-fiction. She loves books that touch on the gritty realisms of life. She’s on the lookout for middle grade of any kind; everything from authentic and emotive to humorous adventure. Above all, Emily has a passion for great characterisation and is on the hunt for a distinctive, new, and underrepresented voice in children’s literature, whatever age group that may find itself in.
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Is Emily Talbot open to queries right now?
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What genres does Emily Talbot represent?
Emily Talbot represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Nonfiction.
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