Debbie Bibo

Debbie Bibo, the founder of Debbie Bibo Agency, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how and why she became a “picture book agent”; what she looks for in illustrators; and how “bad agents” are burning through illustrators’ good-will equity.

She also answers questions from Patrons of the podcast about what illustrators should say in their queries; how to conduct oneself during an interview with an agent; how COVID19 is affecting—and will affect—her agency and the children’s book industry; and so much more.

To learn more about Debbie and her agency, visit debbiebiboagency.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Olimpia Zagnoli, Andrea D’Aquino, Chris Haughton, and Benjamin Chaud

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