Happy UK publication day to THE MISSING MAGIC OF SPARROW XIA by @leiaham ✨
A brand new, highly-illustrated magic school series to obsess over!
Welcome to a world that depends on magic - but where each person’s magic fades away before they reach adulthood.
The pressure is on for Sparrow Xia to develop her pitifully limited fire mage abilities at Zenith Academy. It doesn’t help that expectations are extra high for her because her older brother Ainsley’s magic is exceptionally powerful – the burn scar on Sparrow’s cheek is proof of that. Sparrow can only hope that her studies will help her discover her fire and finally make her family proud.
At Zenith, Sparrow does indeed gain magical strength – and new friends – but her life at school raises more questions than answers. Should she risk her own future in order to help others? And is Sparrow’s magic the most important thing about her?
Then a mysterious illness breaks out at school, draining students of their powers. Sparrow and her friends are drawn into the search for the cause, but they need to be careful: in a world where magic means everything, some people will go to terrible lengths to try to keep it…
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Happy publication day to Our Islands by the wonderful @phoeberoze !
A tender story where friendship blossoms, warming the heart of a lonely bear who finds himself adrift beyond his island home.
When Bear’s cosy island life is interrupted by a wild storm, he finds himself adrift and alone. Washed ashore on a new island, fear turns to wonder as he encounters an unlikely friend, Isla. Together, they join forces to help Bear find his way home. As they set off, they begin to explore the vibrant surrounding islands, discovering all kinds of different homes. But after all the amazing sights they see, Bear still longs for the comfort of his island home. Can Isla help Bear navigate the sparkling islands, or will he forever be adrift?
Join Bear on this heart-warming adventure to discover if the path back home might bring the greatest of adventures and the truest of friendships.
Congratulations Phoebe!
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Happy US Publication Day to THE MISSING MAGIC OF SPARROW XIA by @leiaham ✨🎉
Welcome to a world that depends on magic – but where each person’s magic fades away before they reach adulthood.
The pressure is on for Sparrow Xia to develop her pitifully limited fire mage abilities at Zenith Academy. It doesn’t help that expectations are extra high for her because her older brother Ainsley’s magic is exceptionally powerful – the burn scar on Sparrow’s cheek is proof of that. Sparrow can only hope that her studies will help her discover her fire and finally make her family proud.
At Zenith, Sparrow does indeed gain magical strength – and new friends – but her life at school raises more questions than answers. Should she risk her own future in order to help others? And is Sparrow’s magic the most important thing about her?
Then a mysterious illness breaks out at school, draining students of their powers. Sparrow and her friends are drawn into the search for the cause, but they need to be careful: in a world where magic means everything, some people will go to terrible lengths to try to keep it…
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We’re thrilled to share that SHOOT FOR THE STARS by @daniellebrownmbe and illustrated by @jaydeperkin & Filigrana de Ideas has been shortlisted for Children’s Sports Book of the Year at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026! 🎉 @sportsbookawards
Drawing on stories from inspiring athletes, as well as Danielle’s own gold-medal-winning experiences (including the hiccups along the way), Shoot for the Stars gives practical examples of how to overcome obstacles, find the courage to dig deep and discover sporting success on your terms - whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out!
#ShootfortheStars #CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport @sportsbookawards
Happy #WorldBookNight 2026!📚
You may have heard that this year, @readingagency are encouraging everyone to join the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm. To mark the occasion, a few members of our DACBA team has shared their top children’s book recommendations to read this evening for World Book Night!
Check out our team’s book list and see which ones you might add to your own reading list!
✨ What book you’d recommend to read tonight or one you’re already reading? ✨
#BookRecommendations #GoAllIn #NationalYearofReading
We’re thrilled to share this news of @aileeniaccino ’s YA murder mystery debut @aileeniaccino ! 🎉🤩
So great to have @litagentclare and @agent_becca co-agent this fantastic title together!
Read the full article below:
/rights/hachette-childrens-group-scoops-aileen-iaccinos-ya-whodunnit
#news #booksagents
Have you read our Spotlight Trade interview with the @_thebookseller ? 🎉🤩 It’s out today, and a great article to hear more about what we’ve been doing at DACBA.
We’re so proud to share this brilliant interview between @_thebookseller ’s @carolineamcarpenter and our MD Clare Wallace and Director, Kristina Egan. Together, Clare and Kristina reflect on their strategy for expanding the company’s team and sustaining long-term careers for creators!
Read the full article now: /trade-interviews/darley-andersons-clare-wallace-and-kristina-egan-on-growing-the-business
#bookseller #news #trade #spotlighting #childrenspublishing
🤩 Calling all underrepresented illustrators! 🤩
Make sure to enter our inaugural Darley Anderson Illustration Mentorship Prize 2026!
We’re super proud to have launched our first-ever illustrator mentorship prize a few weeks ago — calling out to all emerging, underrepresented children’s and YA illustrators ready to take the next step in their careers 🎨📚
You must enter by next week on the deadline of March 16th 2026 ✨
Only one week left to get your submissions sent over to us!
Dates to know: - Entries close: 16 March 2026 - Winner announced: 1 April 2026
Full submission guidelines can be found on our website — and please share with anyone who might need to see this!
#IllustrationMentorship #ChildrensIllustrators #IllustrationPrize #DiversityInPublishing #EmergingIllustrators
Just a couple of kids working at a children’s book agency!
Meet members of the Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency team working behind the scenes to support and champion the amazing authors of your favourite children’s books 📚✨
#ThisIsWho #WorkingInPublishing #KidsBehindTheScenes #DACBA
We can’t believe that London Book Fair is almost here! Lots of preparation and discussions happening behind the scenes at DAIA HQ but we want to wish everyone the best of luck next week! If you see us there, do say hi 👋
#showcase #lbf26 #march
