Annabel Barker Agency is an Australian literary agency, founded in 2020 with a focus on writers and illustrators creating for children and young adults. We now represent a growing list of creators working across all age groups and genres.
We are drawn to work that reflects the richness and diversity of the Australian experience, while resonating with readers around the world. We are committed to building an inclusive publishing landscape, supporting both emerging voices and established creators.
Our clients’ books have been recognised in major Australian and international awards including the BolognaRagazzi Award, the Edgar Awards, the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Premier’s Literary Awards (Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and Queensland Literary Awards), the CBCA Awards, the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA), and Booksellers’ Choice Awards. We’re proud to regularly secure translation, screen and other rights for our clients around the world.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to nurturing long-term creative careers.
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Annabel Barker
Agent
Annabel has held senior roles at Macmillan London, Pan Macmillan Australia, Hachette Children’s Books London and Hardie Grant Australia, where she was Rights Director and Managing Director of the children’s division. With more than two decades in the industry and expertise across children’s and young adult publishing, rights, acquisitions and international markets, Annabel is an active contributor to the Australian book industry. She regularly serves in an advisory role to organisations and committees, as well as as an award judge, peer assessor and mentor, supporting the development of writers, illustrators and publishing professionals.
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Bella Suckling
Associate Agent
Bella has worked as a bookseller at various bookstores across Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra and as a copywriter for a number of different brands and arts organisations. In 2024, she completed a Masters of Publishing, Editing and Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne. Bella joined the Agency in 2023 and has represented our clients at the Bologna Book Fair in 2025 and many other industry events.
Contact us below for all non-submission enquiries. Submission details can be found on our submissions page.