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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, GRAPHIC NOVELS Katie Blagden is a Literary Agent at The Ampersand Agency, representing authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. She previously worked with Arabella Stein at the Bright Agency, where she helped launch their Literary list. Her notable projects include the Arcana duology by Sam Prentice-Jones (Macmillan US / Hot Key Books) and The River Thief by Hannah Peck (Piccadilly Press). In all areas Katie seeks commercial, plot-driven ideas with a great hook. In adult fiction, Katie specialises in, and is drawn to, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Horror. She is particularly looking for works that cross genre lines or subvert reader expectations. She loves Babel by R. F. Kuang; Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell; Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik; Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich; The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers; The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin; Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree; The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters; Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel by Susanna Clarke; The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey; One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston; Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao; The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch; The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo; Kindred by Octavia E. Butler; Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin; all and anything by Terry Pratchett! Graphic Novels favoured by Katie are across all ages and include the likes of Homebody by Theo Parish; Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe; Lumber Janes by N. D. Stevens et al; On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden; Through The Woods by Emma Carrol; The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen; Heartstopper by Alice Oseman; El Deafo by Cece Bell; Roller Girls by Victoria Jamieson; Skyward by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett; Faith by Jody Houser. For Graphic Novels, Katie is currently only considering Author-Illustrators (or Author/Illustrator pairings). In children’s, Katie specialises in Middle Grade, YA and Crossover Fiction, She is looking for fast, funny and action-packed Middle Grade. In YA, she is drawn to grounded or contemporary SFF, queer stories and fairytale or folktale inspired works. Examples of books in this area Katie loves are All That's Left in the World by Erik J Brown; The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave; Holes by Louis Sachar; Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo; Gone by Michael Grant; His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman; Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell; The Dark Lady by Akala; Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan; The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper; Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Katie is an advocate for centring traditionally underrepresented voices, and actively works to discover and develop authors and author-illustrators from diverse backgrounds. Katie’s previous experience includes marketing, bookselling and advertising. She also appeared as a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club for Audible for all six seasons. When she’s not reading, you can find Katie playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying a new crafty hobby (before abandoning it for something new), or spoiling her dog Poe. Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

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Teaching is in high demand right now, and becoming a Teaching Assistant is an excellent way to get started. This Teaching Assistant course will teach you everything you need to know to become a Teaching Assistant, allowing you to take the first step toward a rewarding teaching career! Throughout this Teaching Assistant course, you will learn about child development, child safety, how to support students through communication, how to support your colleagues and much more. After completing the course successfully, you will be a highly-skilled candidate who can begin working as a Teaching Assistant. In addition, this Teaching Assistant course will introduce you to a wide range of teaching methodologies and models that have influenced modern primary teaching support practices. So, Enrol in this course today and get started on your way to a rewarding career in education! Learning Outcomes By the end of the Teaching Assistant course, the learner will be able to: Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant. Work in the School. Work in the Classroom. Promote children and young people's positive behaviour. Support children and young people's Health and Safety. Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people. Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people. Why Choose Teaching Assistant Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. 3 Course Bundle Info Course 01: Teaching Assistant Course 02: Primary Teaching Diploma Course 03: Paediatric First Aid [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Teaching Assistant course ] ***Teaching Assistant *** Course Curriculum Module 01: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant Module 02: Working in the School Module 03: Working in the Classroom Module 04: Promote Children and Young people's Positive Behaviour Module 05: Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety Module 06: Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults Module 07: Develop Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults Module 08: Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People Module 09: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People Module 10: Support Learning Activities Module 11: Schools as Organisations Module 12: Support Assessment for Learning Module 13: Engage in Personal Development in Children's and Young People's Settings Module 14: Understand Child and Young Person Development Module 15: Support Children and Young People to Achieve Their Education Potential Module 16: Support Children and Young People to Make Positive Changes in Their Lives Module 17: Facilitate the Learning and Development of Children and Young People through Mentoring Assessment Method After completing each module of the Teaching Assistant Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Teaching Assistant course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? 🡆 Teaching Assistant This Teaching Assistant course is for anyone who wants to: Gain the skills needed to enter the teaching and child care profession. Improve their current teaching skills. Requirements 🡆 Teaching Assistant There are no specific requirements for Teaching Assistant course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. Career path 🡆 Teaching Assistant A position as a Teaching Assistant could lead to a variety of exciting career opportunities in the field of TA services. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

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