Erzsi Deàk

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A California native, Erzsi Deàk brings 30 years of experience connecting creators and companies to make things happen. She is a member of the Association of Authors’ Representatives and specializes in English-language children’s literature for the US and UK markets.
Before founding Hen&ink, Erzsi ran the international arm of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) for ten years, developing and mentoring writers, illustrators and publishing programs in 28 countries. She founded and organized the French chapter of the SCBWI and the SCBWI Bologna Conference, and was awarded the SCBWI Member of the Year in both 1999 and 2008. Erzsi edits the SCBWI BULLETIN international page, “Here, There & Everywhere.” Since 2009, she has scouted English-language properties for French children’s imprints Seuil and La Martinière.

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Country of Publication

United States

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Member of AALA

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Audience:

Middle grades.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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