Callen’s very keen to find new MG stars right now. He says: "With 2026 being the Year of Reading, I’m prioritising Middle Grade that’ll get children – especially boys – back into books and the escapist world of stories. There’s so much vying for a child’s attention nowadays (gaming, social media, tv and film) and […]
Sound the klaxon for an Agent Q&A special! On Monday 23 March we will be joined by the wonderful Callen Martin, newly installed at Madeleine Milburn Associates, and the judge of this year’s Times Chicken House prize. In addition to the normal Pitch Hero chat, Callen will be ready to talk about the London Book […]
An informal monthly chat for writers at all stages of their picture book writing journey hosted by Clare Helen Welsh. Sessions typically start will a round-up of how the previous month has been, celebrating highs and offering support for the lows followed by a discussion on a picture book topic. Members can suggest topics and we’ve […]