Philippa Milnes-Smith is The Soho Agency’s specialist in children’s books and media as well as its managing director. Her work ranges from picture books, middle grade fiction and commercial series, to ground-breaking illustrated books and innovative non-fiction. She is looking for new and more diverse talent.

Her wide range of internationally best-selling and award-winning clients include two UK Children’s Laureates – Chris Riddell and Lauren Child – and former Irish Laureate na nÓg Niamh Sharkey. She is a past president of the Association of Authors’ Agents and a former chair of the Children’s Book Circle.