Becca Langton

Literary Agent

Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency

Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

I'm open to most things but actively DO NOT WANT: climate fiction, pro-religious texts and as always, any author that is not writing to uplift every child regardless of family, heritage, body, heart or soul.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

And more niche - I'd love a cult story, a truly scary atmospheric ghost story (Think Dark Matter by Michelle Paver), The Traitors in a book, an Ace protagonist, a Yellowjackets horror and a sarky voice driven teen contemporary about Middle School and how hard it is!

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

And all the way up to Crossover and #NA - more of the same! College level stories. Cosy, epic, heartwarming romance.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

#YA ! I really love YA but I like it a little off beat. Straight romantasy - prince and princess stories might not be for me - but give me queer, cozy and quirky and I am your agent! I want wow level writing and stories to sink into.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

#MG ! Everyone is saying Middle Grade is tough right now but I can see it picking up soon! Please send me your sweeping magical adventure stories, voicey protagonists, spy stories and adventure thrillers. I want HOOK (and then you've got me line and sinker!)

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

I'm being super selective at the moment but I would love to see texts that pack a punch, make me laugh or catch my breath.
In this space - think Sam Usher, Mikey Please, X. Fang and Erika Meza. Incredible palettes, distinctive design and show stopper storytelling!

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

Illustrators! 🎨I am always on the hunt for amazing author illustrators of any and all age range. My tastes are wide ranging - from atmospheric and whimsical to bright and bold. But I like to see the hand behind the art and I want STORY in every piece!

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

After a super buzzy invigorating LBF week (and now that I'm taking a breath back in the Scottish hills) I'm thinking a little about my #MSWL and updating what I want! So - here's what I'm actively looking for at the moment.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

And on the other end of the spectrum I'm looking for page-turners, (not near-future) dystopias, locked room thrillers, dark academia, high stakes, rule driven stories that make you FURIOUS if someone interrupts you. (Queer preferred) romance is a nice to have not necessary.

Becca Langton
@BeccaLangton
Literary Agent
Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult. Scotland at home, London at work.
49 MSWL

Tuesday and I'm thinking a bit about my #mswl

I'm feeling *cosy* at the moment. I want stories that are all vibes and textures. Driftwood, oak floors, cobbled streets. Everything from PBs to NA give me your stories that are curl up in the corner, low stakes, hot coffee.