Joely Badger

Children's Writer • Children's Book Event Facilitator @edbookfest • Agent: Represented by Children’s Books North Agency @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

It's official! So happy to share that I'm now represented by the wonderful @emmalayfield2 at @CBNAgency - Emma's warmth and enthusiasm for my picture books has already been more than I could ask for. I feel so lucky and excited to be heading off on this adventure with her! 🧭🗺️

[Children's Books North Agency @CBNAgency]

NEW SIGNING! Thrilled to announce an exciting new voice in the picture book world. Joely Badger was a 2024 finalist for WriteMentor and longlisted for Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Awards. She is based in Edinburgh. Editors, check your inbox for a gorgeous submission!

[emma layfield @emmalayfield2]

Please do help us spread the word about the @books_north 2025 Mentor Scheme! Closing date 30th April. 👇👇👇

[Children's Books North Agency @CBNAgency]

Check out our @BoChildrensBook top manuscripts by the fabulous @smaychel @JoelyBadger Catherine Fortey @_BethanClarke out on submission! A big thanks to @thebookseller for the shoutout. 📚

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@emmalayfield2 Congratulations! Hope you celebrate in accordance, be it 5 glasses or 5 bottles...

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@emmalayfield2 @smaychel SUCH a lovely meet-up! Sunshine and story chat! ❤️

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@_BethanClarke @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thanks so much, Bethan!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

Still can't believe I finally get to post this! So excited to announce that I'm now represented by @emmalayfield2 at @CBNAgency 🎉 Couldn't be happier to be part of Emma's list!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@littledoorbooks Thanks so much Alan!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

It's official! So happy to share that I'm now represented by the wonderful @emmalayfield2 at @CBNAgency - Emma's warmth and enthusiasm for my picture books has already been more than I could ask for. I feel so lucky and excited to be heading off on this adventure with her! 🧭🗺️

[Children's Books North Agency @CBNAgency]

NEW SIGNING! Thrilled to announce an exciting new voice in the picture book world. Joely Badger was a 2024 finalist for WriteMentor and longlisted for Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Awards. She is based in Edinburgh. Editors, check your inbox for a gorgeous submission!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@FinlaysonPalmer Thanks Emma! Still doesn’t feel real

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@KaySandry @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency ❤️ thanks so much Kirsti!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@Louiestowell @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thanks so much Louie!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@sophyhenn @272BookFaith @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thanks Sophy! ❤️❤️

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@petermillett @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thanks Peter!!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency ❤️🍾 can’t wait!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@Emmett_Cath @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thanks so much, Catherine!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@MG_Whitmarsh @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Thank you!! I saw you got a pitch like today! All fingers crossed for you - I’ve always loved the sound of your Antarctic adventure! ❄️

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@Nicola_Brady @ACBlockAuthor @emmalayfield2 Thanks Nic! ❤️❤️

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@ACBlockAuthor @emmalayfield2 😭 I never could have done it without you!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

@ACBlockAuthor @emmalayfield2 @CBNAgency Well, I never would have got here without your constant story support and helping me untangle all my ideas!

[Joely Badger @JoelyBadger]

I love this title great! So excited for this @erandalljones! 🚂👻

[Chicken House @chickenhsebooks]

👻COVER REVEAL👻

Packed full of spooky ghosts, time-travelling steam trains and ancient English mythology, THE SCREAM OF THE WHISTLE by @erandalljones is out 5th June. All aboard for the ghost ride of your life!

Cover by @micaelaalcaino!