Translation Rights
Licensing translation rights is a crucial part of sharing your story with the world.
Work with us, and you can trust that our in-house Translation Rights team will champion your work and help it sell as widely as possible.
You’ll benefit from our extensive worldwide network of publishers and editors with whom we have close, fruitful relationships.
Plus, once we’ve sold your story, we’ll keep in close contact with you and the international publishers throughout the publication process and beyond. This means you’ll keep greater control over your translated editions and the way your book appears within international markets.
Over the years, we’ve sold rights to books in over 50 languages, so you can rest assured that your work will be in extremely safe hands.
Our multitalented Translation Rights team speak multiple languages between them, so we can build and maintain rapport and relationships with local publishers.
If you’re ever at the key international book fairs in London, Frankfurt and Bologna, you’re bound to see us there. Watch out for our big smiles as these book fairs are the highlight of our year.
Our Translation Rights team
Clare Mercer
Head of International Publishing
I manage translation rights directly in Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Korea and work with Japan Uni Agency to sell rights in Japan. Before joining The Blair Partnership in 2021, I was Director of International Licensing at Lonely Planet working across guidebooks, magazines, illustrated and children’s books. Prior to that I was at Dorling Kindersley and HarperCollins working across a range of different rights and territories. I studied French and German and am happy conversing in both languages.
Mirette El Rafie
Senior International Publishing Manager
I specialise in translation rights sales in France, Italy, Scandinavia and Finland, and collaborate with the team on other languages. I work with The Grayhawk Agency to sell rights in China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Before joining The Blair Partnership in 2016, I worked in the Children’s Rights team at the Quarto Group. I am a Swedish native and speak fluent English, Swedish and Finnish. I can also get by in Norwegian and Danish. I live in Paris and London, so I am also learning French.
Jordan Stevens
Senior Publishing Executive
I manage translation rights sales to Poland, Greece, Portugal, Turkey, and Eastern Europe, amongst many others. Before joining The Blair Partnership in 2023, I worked at both Priddy Books and Little Tiger Press in the Rights teams. I have a degree in English Literature.
Kathryn Williams
International Publishing Assistant
I provide administrative support to the team and assist with translation rights sales and after sales in all markets. I joined The Blair Partnership in 2022 after completing a degree in French and German followed by a master’s degree in Translation Studies.
