Children's Books North Agency

CBNA is based in Manchester and represents Northern and Scottish writers and illustrators of picture books, fiction and non-fiction.

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Holey moley, @_BethanClarke Goat and Mole are back in his wild and wacky follow up - Whack A Moley! Fabulously illustrated by Anders Frang and published by @LittleTigerUK 🙌

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NEW SIGNING! Can’t think of a better way to start the new year than announcing that Gill Smith has joined CBNA! Gill is the illustrator of the award-winning Saving the Butterfly. Gill lives in Liverpool. Publishers, check your inbox for Gill’s stunning new work! ❤️

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Fantastic to see @_BethanClarke Whack A Moley in @thebookseller March Childen’s Previews. 🙌 Illustrated by Anders Frang and published by @LittleTigerUK

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Great to see Francis Martin’s Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant included in Inclusive Books for Children Own Voice picture book list. Written by Craig Barr-Green and published by @LittleTigerUK #bemoregina

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Great to see our very own @_BethanClarke Whack A Moley in @Waterstones 25% off 2026 new titles! Illustrated by Anders Frang and published by @LittleTigerUK

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Delighted to see our very own Rosalind Beardshaw’s My Pet Star (written by Corrinne Averiss and published by @HachetteKids ) and @_BethanClarke Holey Moley (illustrated by Anders Frank and published by @LittleTigerUK ) in Scottish Book Trust’s P1 Family Bag for #bookweekscotland

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Today, today, today! Come say “hi!”! #northernpublishersfair

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At the Northern Publishers' Fair you’ll find books of that reflect the diversity of the North – bold voices & indie spirit. Be part of the celebration on Saturday 27th September, 11am - 3:30pm at Manchester Central Library.
Reserve your spot: https://t.co/FCcyiPOTf5
📸 Jak Stocker Photography

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Happy 1st birthday to Children’s Books North Agency! 🥳 We now proudly represent 11 wonderful Northern authors and illustrators with 2 more to be announced! 😉 The biggest thanks to our authors and illustrators for creating amazing work and entrusting us with their careers. ❤️

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Just a reminder that we’ll be @flyonthewallpress Northern Publishers’ Fair Saturday 27th September, 11am-3:30pm Manchester Central Library. We have a ‘chatty table’ so children’s book authors and illustrators, come and say “hi” 👋
https://t.co/7WlS4Zi0YO

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Delighted to see that Ros Beardshaw has TWO books on @ibc_reads Picture Books for Starting School/Nursery list. 🙌🙌 When a Dragon Goes to School written by Caryl Hart and published by @NosyCrow and Lulu’s First Day written by Anna McQuinn and published by Alanna Max.

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The brilliant Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant is OUT NOW in paperback! Illustrated by our very own @korkymaster written by Craig Barr-Green and published by @LittleTigerUK #bemoregina

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NEW SIGNING! A bit of a dream to announce that Ros Beardshaw has joined CBNA. Ros is the illustrator of the award-winning My Pet Star & illustrates the bestselling When a Dragon Comes to Stay series. Ros lives in York. Publishers, check out your inbox for Ros’s stunning new work!

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The Northern Publishers’ Fair is back this Autumn and Children’s Books North Agency will be hosting a chatty table for children’s authors and illustrators to hit us with their questions! Please do help spread the word.

[UKLA @The_UKLA]

The final UKLA Book Blether of the year is next week! This time we'll be sharing thoughts and recommendations of texts from the UKLA Book Awards. Joining us will be special guest, and WINNER of this year's 3-6+ Award...

Craig Barr-Green!

Sign up here:
https://t.co/HYQiNUvbhL

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Great to see our very own @korkymaster Gina Kaminski here! @LittleTigerUK #craigbarrgreen

[Kane Miller @kanemillerbooks]

We're delighted that SEVEN Kane Miller titles have been selected for the @CBCBook's Disability Pride Month showcase! #kidlit

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HOORAH! Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf is the winner and shadowers’ choice in the 3-6+ category at the UKLA Book Awards! Huge congratulations to our very own @korkymaster 🥂and to Craig Barr-Green 🥂 and the team @LittleTigerUK 🥂

[Francis Martin @korkymaster]

This is really special , or as I now say Yee Ha!

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Over the moon to hear that @korkymaster GINA KAMINSKI SAVES THE WOLF has been selected for the Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year in America! Written by Craig Barr-Green and published by @LittleTigerUK @kanemillerbooks

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NEW SIGNING! Excited to announce that Josette Reeves is joining CBNA. Josette’s stories have appeared on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories & been nominated for Rhode Island Children’s Book Award. She is based in Lancashire. Editors, check out your inbox for a HILARIOUS picture book text!