About Us
We are a team of three rights agents, each with over twenty years' experience in the publishing rights business, who have teamed together to offer a global rights service to small publishers.
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Gwen started her journey in the publishing world in 1995, working for the Autotrader Group and John Wiley and Sons, before moving to Autumn Publishing (part of the Bonnier Group) for 12 years as International Sales Manager and then Sales Director. In July 2012, she took a big leap and started her own sales agency, which has grown sales for a collection of small but perfectly formed publishers. Gwen focuses on the UK, North America, ANZ, South Africa, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Wales.
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Rachel started in publishing at Victoria House Publishing (part of Reader's Digest) followed by 8 years at Pinwheel, during which time she was International Sales Manager for the group formed by the acquisition of Andromeda Oxford and Gullane. In 2008, Rachel set up Capricorn International Rights and has been working as a freelance agent since. Making use of her fluent German and French, Rachel focuses on Germany, France, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Eastern Europe.
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Aby started in publishing with Imagine That and was responsible for rights sales there for 12 years.
In 2010 she set up her own agency, AbyBooks, and has been supporting small publishers with their rights business since. Aby focuses on Asia (inc. China, Japan, Taiwan), UK special sales, Middle East, Spain & South America and Portugal & Brazil
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Publishers we currently represent
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Child's Play
Rights offered for: all territories ex. North America, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan and Korea
CHILD’S PLAY is an independent publisher, specialising in whole child development, focused play, life skills and values. Child’s Play products bring out the best in children (and adults) of all levels of ability.
Luqoom
Rights offered for: all territories ex. Lebanon
​At LUQOOM they know that the combination of spare prose and beautiful imagery can create something magical. They strive to make stunning books that are captivating and visually rich, inviting children (and the young at heart) into a world where they can let their curiosity and imagination run free. They are particularly partial to science, silliness and good story telling!
Dragon Press (Rily Books)
Rights offered for: all territories ex English and Welsh
DRAGON PRESS is a friendly, creative independent publisher based in Wales. We aim to highlight our Celtic heritage with a range of magical myths and Welsh history, alongside laugh out loud ‘Del Does....’ language learning titles, and a gorgeous first concept board book series.
Alix Wood Books
Rights offered for: all territories
​ALIX WOOD BOOKS is a children’s book packaging company and content provider, focusing on producing highly illustrated children’s non-fiction titles, with a particular interest in STEAM themes.
What on Earth!
Rights offered for: World ex. English language and China
​WHAT ON EARTH BOOKS publish non-fiction books that engage children’s natural curiosity and passion for learning. They offer the reader diverse perspectives on the world and help them connect the dots and build a lifetime of knowledge. It comes down to this: the real world is far more amazing than anything you can make up!
Pikku Publishing
Rights offered for: all territories ex. UK
A beautiful range of thoughtful, original, illustrated books for readers 3-13 years of age, penned by passionate storytellers, and illustrated by wonderful creative talents, many of which are award-winning.
Atebol Wales
Rights offered for: all territories ex. UK
ATEBOL have a wonderful selection of beautifully illustrated picture books, as well as junior and older fiction titles
Top Banana Publishing
Rights offered for: all territories
TOP BANANA PUBLISHING is a UK based publisher creating beautifully illustrated board books, novelty and picture books.
Red Comet Press
Rights offered for: all territories ex. North America
RED COMET PRESS focuses on the craft of publishing and has hand-picked its titles with great care. Their books are inventive, surprising, touching, and multi-layered and created to encourage a deep joy in reading.
Brainwaves Books
Rights offered for: all territories
BRAINWAVES BOOKS is an independent children’s book packager, with over three decades of experience and working closely with many of the world’s leading children’s book publishers. A fantastic selection of original and engaging novelty formats incorporating clever and interactive paper engineering to provide added play value and ensure learning and storytelling are lots of fun!
Noodle Juice
Rights offered for: all territories ex UK
NOODLE JUICE BOOKS are irreverent, energetic, visually exciting, fact-packed, laugh-out-loud, eyeball magnets! Packed with facts, bursting with humour, eye-popping exciting books.
Fox & Ink Books
Rights offered for: all territories ex. UK
Fox & Ink is an independent, trade publisher based in Preston, Lancashire with big ambitions and a big heart. Producing children’s books in every genre, from Early Years to Young Adult (YA), and 100% dedicated to putting Northern Publishing on the map!
Raspberry Books
Rights offered for: all territories exc. North America
RASPBERRY BOOKS make lovely books for children! Featuring gorgeous artwork and cleverly crafted and curated facts for curious minds, titles range from novelty and board, picture books, activity books and non-fiction.
Mama Makes Books
Rights offered for: all territories except UK
MAMA MAKES BOOKS is a UK based co edition packager of books for young children. With 25 years of producing children’s fiction, activity books and non-fiction for the UK publishers, they can offer their skills, reliability, professionalism, and support - all with a smile!
Graffeg
Rights offered for: all territories except UK
GRAFFEG publishes non-fiction illustrated books about food, art, music, culture and heritage, architecture, gardens, photography, sport and lifestyle and illustrated fiction for children. We represent their children’s list which features well-known illustrators such as Tiphanie Beeke, Dom Conlon and Joyce Dunbar
Brilliant Monsters Books
Rights offered for: all territories except UK
A new, boutique publisher offering picture books and junior fiction. Keep your eyes peeled for SWOP, the adorable satsuma-sized dog!
Little Book Press
Rights offered for: all territories except Australia and New Zealand
Based in Australia and the creator and distributor of Australia's Raising Literacy programme (equivalent to the Book Trust in the UK), Little Book People offer a lovely range of board books and picture books for ages 0-6 years.
Larrikin House
Rights offered for: all territories except Australia and New Zealand
Larrikin House has been publishing books that kids love since 2019. We have an unwavering commitment to creating quirky, edgy, original, funny kid-focused books that push boundaries. We believe in the importance of engaging readers at an early age, and we believe in fun!
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Paper Engine Publishing
Rights offered for: all territories except UK
An independent children’s publishing house dedicated to creating beautifully designed pop-up books that spark imagination and inspire a love of reading. Working with both best-selling and debut authors to bring stories to life in exciting and memorable ways.
Blue Dot Kids Press
Rights offered for: all territories
Blue Dot Kids Press is a multi‑award‑winning, independent children’s publishing company based in San Francisco. Their books engage young readers’ innate sense of wonder and empathy, connecting them to the global community and the pale blue dot we call home.
Tangle & Twig
Rights offered for: all territories
​High-interest non-fiction titles that are just that little bit wilder, turning reading into something kids ACTUALLY look forward to. When kids find books that truly grab their attention, reading stops being a chore and starts being a choice. That’s when the REAL magic begins.
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