Posted on 29th January, 2024
GLOW UP LARA BLOOM on the Branford Boase Longlist
I am delighted to see GLOW UP LARA BLOOM on the longlist for the wonderful Branford Boase award which recognises both the author and their editor – so huge congratulations to Dee Benson and Ruth Bennett from Hot Key Books. Read more about the award and other longlisted titles here.
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Posted on 16th January, 2024
Excited to announce a deal for one of our debut authors, Philippa Leathley! Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo will publish in hardback in February 2025, with a sequel to come in 2026. Your ink is who you are. On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones receives her fate, as …
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Posted on 12th January, 2024
HS-LA Expands with Louise Buckley Joining as Associate Literary Agent
Established in March 2023, the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA) will expand in January 2024 with the arrival of Louise Buckley as Associate Literary Agent. Working alongside founder, Hannah Sheppard, Louise joins the agency on January 15th, and will be building a new list of authors, with a focus on …
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Posted on 29th November, 2023
Cover Reveal: EMBER SPARK AND THE THUNDER OF DRAGONS
‘Adventures are a bit like hiccups. They can happen to anyone at anytime.’ A new Abi Elphinstone series is always very exciting! The cover for EMBER SPARK AND THE THUNDER OF DRAGONS was recently revealed in this gorgeous animation. Coming in May 2024 from Simon & Schuster. Pre-order your copy …
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Posted on 29th November, 2023
RANI REPORTS – A ‘Best Children’s Books of 2023’
Thrilled to see RANI REPORTS by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak featured in this list of the best children’s books of 2023 featured in the Times! Buy your copy here.
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Posted on 3rd July, 2023
Cover Reveal WORK IT, LARA BLOOM
The cover for Dee Benson’s second Lara Bloom book, WORK IT, LARA BLOOM has just been released. If you haven’t already read the first book in this funny teen diary series check it out here! WORK IT, LARA BLOOM publishes in Feb 2024.
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Posted on 12th June, 2023
Thrilled to see RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak was The Times’ children’s book of the week at the weekend. ‘It’s no surprise to learn that the wife and husband team behind the book are video game developers and animators, such is the energy with …
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Posted on 16th March, 2023
Cover Reveal RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS
The cover for RANI REPORTS ON THE MISSING MILLIONS by Gabrielle Kent and Satish Shewhorak was revealed today by Abi Elphinstone on Twitter. She commented that it was ‘full of intrigue, humour & heart’. The book is released in June 23 by Rock The Boat.
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Posted on 14th March, 2023
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency launches
Press release: for immediate release on 14 March 2023 HANNAH SHEPPARD ESTABLISHES THE HANNAH SHEPPARD LITERARY AGENCY WITH A FOCUS ON BRINGING DOWN BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR AUTHORS Hannah Sheppard is launching the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA), a boutique agency with a focus primarily on commercial adult fiction and …
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