Jessica leads the Children’s Books department at The Agency, having joined the company in 2017 and taken over from Hilary Delamere in 2023. She’s been recognised by The Bookseller as one of the industry’s Rising Stars and sits on a subcommittee for the Association of Authors’ Agents. Jessica represents established and emerging authors and illustrators across all age ranges and genres. A determined, long-term advocate for her clients, Jessica specialises in handling their publishing deals, collaborating with colleagues to manage screen and stage rights, and working creatively on manuscripts and portfolios to present to publishers.